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Coping Outside the Box
If you have ever seen a therapist before, you have probably discussed coping skills once or twice…maybe seven times. Coping skills are tools used to help regulate, reduce, and manage unpleasant feelings. The most common coping skills are breathing techniques, such as...
Panic: Everybody stay calm!
That’s the worst, right? You are in a complete state of panic, and those around you are either oblivious because you’ve gotten very good at masking your anxiety, or you're told, “Just stay calm!” You try your best to remain calm; however, your body feels like it...
Diversity of Religious Trauma
Why don’t you touch a hot stove with your bare hands? Is it because it’s immoral? Because God forbids it? Because people around you would ostracize you if you did? No, the reason you don’t touch a hot stove is simple: it’s painful. This seems obvious. But for those...
Transforming Mundane Tasks with Studio Ghibli Magi
Studio Ghibli films are masters at turning everyday moments into beautiful and meaningful experiences. By channeling their enchanting approach, individuals with ADHD can find joy and motivation in mundane tasks. Here’s how: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary Ghibli films...
Understanding ADHD: Comparing Attention and Emotional Regulation to a Malfunctioning Remote Control
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects both attention and emotional regulation, presenting significant challenges in daily life. To illustrate these difficulties, imagine a remote control for your TV that’s malfunctioning. Sometimes the volume button...
Are You Truly Listening?
Today's blog was inspired by my fearless clients, ages 7 to 17, who have shared their personal experiences of how it feels not to be heard, specifically by their parents. I want to encourage parents to continue developing listening skills when their children advocate...