Life changes dramatically when you become a parent. Parenting is one of the most rewarding, but also difficult, jobs on Earth. We want what’s best for our kids. We want to do a good job at raising them. However, trying to be a perfect parent is not only an impossible endeavor, but it can also […]
One of the truths in life is that everyone experiences emotional pain at some point. When people are hurt deeply, it leaves a spot that is extremely sensitive, just like a physical wound. When they are reminded of that pain, they react in a way that serves to protect themselves from reopening that emotional injury. […]
Many people with ADHD do not understand the nature of their disability or how to cope with it. This post is to help those who either suspect that they have ADHD or have had ADHD testing and been diagnosed but do not know what to do next. Some clients that I see come for an […]
Without fail, when out at a party or social function, many people have fairly typical responses to learning that I am a psychologist. While a small minority might have an issue that they immediately want to share with me (which does not bother me because I love my work and am happy to help), many […]
No parent wants to admit that there’s something “different” about their child. It’s hard to get feedback from teachers that their child is not “cutting it” or even worse being disruptive in the classroom. Equally frustrating and overwhelming is not being able to manage their child’s behavior at home. Parents often take such feedback as […]
The short answer about whether adult-onset ADHD is a real phenomenon, like many matters of the brain, is “yes and no.” Although ADHD diagnosis has evolved over the past 50 years, psychologists have long understood ADHD to be a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning that it begins in childhood. The current criteria specify that there must be […]