4 Tools to Manage Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are best managed by having a concrete set of steps to follow that you’ve figured out beforehand. When you can identify the triggers… Read More »4 Tools to Manage Panic Attacks
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Depression Myths
What people get wrong about depression: You could make it go away if you tried harder. An incident must have happened to make you depressed.… Read More »Depression Myths
Habits that Hurt Mental Health
I see a few major habits in my clients that hurt their mental health more than help them. Spending too much time on social media:… Read More »Habits that Hurt Mental Health
Frustrated by Inconsistent Progress? Change Your Expectations and Nurture Efforting
It happened again. Tonight when you went to take your daughter’s phone for the evening, she argued with you. Even though, you’ve had this conversation… Read More »Frustrated by Inconsistent Progress? Change Your Expectations and Nurture Efforting
Manage big feelings better: Reduce triggers by noticing bodily signals
For kids with ADHD, managing intense emotions can be extra tough. In the heat of the moment, it’s hard for any of us to hold… Read More »Manage big feelings better: Reduce triggers by noticing bodily signals
Teen Hormones and the ADHD brain? Helping Kids in Transition
As they enter adolescence, boys and girls with ADHD may not be able to articulate what is swirling around inside of them. Quick to react… Read More »Teen Hormones and the ADHD brain? Helping Kids in Transition
Anxiety and Food
Q: What foods might spike anxiety … and why? A: Although I am not a medical doctor, I’ve observed that especially sugary foods or those… Read More »Anxiety and Food
Anxiety and Resilience
Anxiety is a physiological response related to a perceived danger and worried, negative thinking. Basic fight or flight responses are triggered from worries and these… Read More »Anxiety and Resilience
Got an anxious high schooler with ADHD? Help is here.
Many teens today feel extremely overwhelmed and anxious, especially those who are out-of-the-box thinkers. Life seems constantly demanding and stressful. With the executive functioning challenges… Read More »Got an anxious high schooler with ADHD? Help is here.
22 News Mass Appeal: Insight on helping kids cope with insecurity
(Mass Appeal) – The COVID-19 pandemic has turned lives upside down and it’s leaving many kids feeling more and more insecure. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sharon… Read More »22 News Mass Appeal: Insight on helping kids cope with insecurity