Category: ADHD Emotions, Energy & Regulation

Emotional regulation, motivation, sensory nervous system resets

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with ADHD

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria I few weeks ago, I posted to LinkedIn about how Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) sometimes shows up for me.  It seemed to really resonate with a lot of folks, and many had never heard of this wonderful gift of ADHD (heavy on the sarcasm there).   I promised to blog about the… Continue reading Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with ADHD

Begin To Create Your Sensory Diet

Begin To Create Your Sensory Diet What Is A Sensory Diet? A few weeks ago, I shared a blog with you about what our sensory needs are and how important meeting them is.  Feel free to check out that blog entry HERE.  The first step to meeting your needs is to start to identify what… Continue reading Begin To Create Your Sensory Diet

Meeting Your Sensory Needs

Meeting Your Sensory Needs Do you put any time into meeting your sensory needs? Have you ever found yourself distracted from work because the sound of water dripping or a clock ticking is driving you up a wall?  Have you ever realized you were reading a book or watching tv while sitting in a strange… Continue reading Meeting Your Sensory Needs

The Three C Philosophy

The Three C Philosophy   I have a program for parents of children who have ADHD called Navigating ADHD Parenting: Embrace the Three C Philosophy. Raising kids who are neurodivergent and likely have difficulties with emotional regulation, time management, working memory and task initiation is different than raising kids who are neurotypical.   Because of… Continue reading The Three C Philosophy

Tips For CoRegulating Emotions With Your Child

CoRegulating Emotions With Your Child – A few tips   Last Month I dropped a blog entry about coregulating emotions with your child who has ADHD. I discussed what that is and why it is important. You can read that blog post HERE if you missed it.   I promised to bring you some tips… Continue reading Tips For CoRegulating Emotions With Your Child

Co-Regulating With Your ADHD Child

Co-Regulating with your ADHD Child     What Does Co-Regulating Mean?   Co-regulating is a supportive process between two people that fosters the development of self-regulation skills. We are not born knowing how to soothe ourselves and count on parents and caregivers to help regulate our emotions while teaching us how to develop those skills… Continue reading Co-Regulating With Your ADHD Child

ADHD Overstimulation – When Everything Is Just Too Much

ADHD Overstimulation When Everything Is Just Too Much         What Is ADHD Overstimulation?   ADHD folks often struggle with ADHD Overstimulation.  Have you ever seen someone standing off to the side of a crowd covering their ears with their hands? Has anyone ever told you that certain sounds makes them feel physical… Continue reading ADHD Overstimulation – When Everything Is Just Too Much

ADHD and Trouble With Transitions

Trouble with Transitions – A common problem for ADHD folks.   I have trouble with transitions. Shifting my attention from one task to another is one of areas I have struggles with.  I might have trouble when I get interrupted when I’m concentrating. I might struggle when I need to turn my attention from work… Continue reading ADHD and Trouble With Transitions