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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- What is Cognitive Development and Training and Why it is So Important to a Child’s Academic Success - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Anne Sentellhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/user/294177/edit/content_expert_pageCognitive skills are developed over time and derive primarily from our sensory and motor skills but are not dependent on them. However, sensory and motor skills are dependent on cognitive development to give them meaning and direction. Sensory and motor development includes the abilities we ...
Views: 7104(1 vote) - What Is the Difference Between Biofeedback and Neurofeedback? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William ScottA frequently asked question I hear is "What is the difference between neurofeedback and biofeedback?" The term biofeedback is a general term used to describe feedback training for the body. However, most people refer to peripheral biofeedback or EMG biofeedback as simply biofeedback. EMG ...
Views: 6836(1 vote) - Why Tax Season Can be Challenging for ADHD Adults - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s that time of the year again…the 90 plus days that are the bane of existence for most adults with ADHD. Yes, I’m talking about tax season - when all of our best intentions from the year before can either feel like our saving grace or plunge us into weeks of despair. For whatever reason, ...
Views: 3799(1 vote) - Your ADHD Valentine in Love and Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparAhh Valentine’s Day. A whole day traditionally devoted to celebrating love. And as it is quickly approaching, my thoughts turn to relationships, all sorts of different ADHD relationships, and how ADHD can be a test for even the strongest connections. When I work with adults, often the focus ...
Views: 3818(1 vote) - Your Top Three Questions About ADHD Medications Answered - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“Medication levels the neurobiological playing field.” ~ Biederman, J., & Spencer, T. (2002) After receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, the most commonly asked questions people have are around ADHD medications. Despite the fact that we have been using the same psycho stimulants to treat ADHD for ...
Views: 3774(1 vote) - Vampire Thinking Tricksters - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Carol GignouxLast week I introduced the concept I recently coined called Vampire Thinking. Vampire Thinking is the compulsion we all have to suck the juice right out of our possibilities and opportunities. Instead of acting on a good idea, we excel at finding a slew of reasons we should kill it as soon a ...
Views: 3216(4 votes) - ***Solving Health Problems Using the Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Phil BateStress is a major cause of all disease, and this stress is stored in the unconscious or subconscious mind. (Either description is the same phenomenon.) Our egos would like to believe that our "conscious" mind is in charge, but that just isn't the case. The unconscious mind really controls ...
Views: 2275(3 votes) - ***The Four Simple Secrets to Much Better Health - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Phil BateSince 1979, I have been researching and working as an "Orthomolecular Psychologist". I switched from a "Behaviorist" psychologist to this non drug approach to schizophrenia that worked on a "pro bono" patient, and it worked to my surprise. Working in an allergy clinic with a a brilliant ...
Views: 2490(3 votes) - AD/HD and (Dis) Organization - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Sue BeckerSeptember 13-17, 2010 was AD/HD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Awareness Week. AD/HD is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity and sometimes, hyperactivity (the official name is AD/HD regardless of whether or not someone has the hyperactivity component). Although someone may ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - Is ADHD a Myth? - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Carol GignouxIs ADHD really a legitimate brain condition? Or is it a made-up diagnosis used to explain aberrant behavior? Is the ADHD label an opportunity for some people to slough off responsibilities and get a pass on completing necessary tasks? Does it give people an excuse for their mistakes and their ...
Views: 1954(3 votes) - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Distractability/Impulsivity - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 2133(3 votes) - ***The Three Basic Causes of All Mental "Disease" - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Phil BateFreud had a lot of great ideas, but the idea that bad toilet training causes mental problems wasn't one of them. However, Freud and many others since, have realized that stress is THE major cause. What causes the stress is a different matter, often overlooked in our "drug fix" world ...
Views: 3618(2 votes) - ***What Causes Depression? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Phil BateAll depression (and most other mental problems) is caused simply by a combination of stress and poor nutrition. A downward cycle with the stress requiring more nutrition, and the lack of it causing more depression. There are two "hidden" sources of stress, and one other partially hidden. ...
Views: 2482(2 votes) - 10 Meaningful Areas to Ponder in the New Year - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s an undeniable fact - most New Year’s resolutions fail. Not because we don’t want to improve our situation or have a lack of motivation – we do! The truth is, most of us don’t take the time to really create goals that will work for us. When January 1st rolls around, there’s tremendous ...
Views: 4412(2 votes) - Adults with ADD/ADHD - How to “Hire” a New Habit! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerDid you know that research shows it takes an average of 66 days to establish a new habit? Keep in mind, though, that’s just an average - some habits can be developed in as little as 17 days and some require 250 days to get firmly in place! Now, it just makes ...
Views: 4029(2 votes) - Anxiety Attack Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLearn how to heal anxiety attack symptoms which be defined as an over whelming rush or surge of anxious or negative feelings of emotional stress, which could later develop into depression. Here again emotional stress is very similar to anxiety symptoms and stress is revealed by the ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - Child ADHD Treatment - Natural Treatment for ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Amit k ChaudharyOne of the lesser-known activates is getting more advertising as a new natural Child ADHD Treatment establishes to be effective. Every person is given birth to with a set of basic reactions, also known as neonatal reactions, for success and protection. There are many different kinds of neonatal ...
Views: 1227(2 votes) - Drive a Stake through the Heart of Your Vampire Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Carol GignouxThis is the third in a series of articles that focuses on a new concept I recently conceived of called Vampire Thinking©. In a nutshell, Vampire Thinking© is the thinking we do that short circuits our growth when we second guess ourselves and rationalize ourselves out of great opportunities and ...
Views: 2188(2 votes) - Found It - It’s In My Pants! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerIt's all in how you look at it, don't you think! Linda Larson Schlitz is one of my most inspirational friends. You’ll see why I admire her so much when I tell you this story! She has ADHD and Hypo-Mania Type II Bi-Polar - and I tell you that because ...
Views: 4090(2 votes) - How to Succeed with ADHD When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Laurie Dupar"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~ Thomas Alva Edison Having lived most of their lives with the inconsistency, unpredictability and undependability of life with ADHD, it is incredibly common for adults with ADHD to view themselves as “failures”. Because the ...
Views: 3219(2 votes) - Indigo Children - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Angela Schulz-Henke“All you need is Love!” ~ The Beatles Yes, the children of tomorrow are here and they have come to support us! They are referred to as Crystal children, Indigo children or Light children. But who are these young people more and more of whom came in the last 10 years? I will give you the ...
Views: 2921(2 votes) - Is Negative Self Talk Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickWhat is ‘negative self talk’? Negative self talk is a pattern of talking to yourself either out loud or inside your head that consists of statements that are not only negative but usually inaccurate and self defeating. Negative self talk stems from negative thinking and is experienced by most ...
Views: 1997(2 votes) - The Poorly Developing ADHD Brain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Byron RichardsA study done at the National Institute of Mental Health has used neuroanatomical magnetic resonance image technology to document developmental changes in brain structure in normal children and those with ADHD. It is already known that asymmetrical development is associated with healthy motor ...
Views: 1746(4 votes) - The Three Top ADHD Medication Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparOne of the most effective management strategies for minimizing the challenges and symptoms of ADHD is medication. This might not be the most popular statement I have ever made, but research over and over again has shown that ADHD medications can “level the playing field” for adults with ADHD. ...
Views: 2819(2 votes) - Tips to Deal with ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Amit k ChaudharyAre you disappointed with having to cope with your kid ascending all over your fixtures,making disturbance by going on the banisters of the steps, or getting known as in university by your kid's teacher? Well, your kid might be being affected by a situation known as Interest Shortfall Interest ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - Try a Little Tenderness — For Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently I went to a workshop on Mindfulness, and its use in psychotherapy. I was quite excited as I listened because I could see its usefulness to parents. First of all, what is mindfulness? When people practice mindfulness, they try to change the quality of their awareness so that they ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - Being True to Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Carol GignouxI am so encouraged by the positive reaction I am receiving to my “Vampire Thinking©” series of articles. Many of you have written to me to share your personal stories about the positive changes you are making as a result of understanding your self-incriminating behaviors. You are becoming ...
Views: 2702(3 votes) - Selecting the best school for your child with ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kellie HuffSelecting the best school for your child with ADHD There are numerous articles offering advice on public school accommodations for students with ADHD. This article focuses on finding the best specialized private school or home school option for your child and making that option as affordable ...
Views: 4152(3 votes) - Educational techniques for ADHD – What are executive function skills? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kari MillerIndividuals with ADHD and ADD often have difficulty with Executive Skills, also called Executive Functions. These are the skills that help us manage and direct our lives. They are analogous to the activities that an executive engages in to manage and direct a company or business. ...
Views: 5969(4 votes) - Gifted and learning disabled: Students who are twice exceptional - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kari MillerParents may suspect that their child is gifted, yet be baffled when their smart child has difficulty learning in certain areas. Some intellectually gifted students also have special learning needs such as a learning disability. Gifted students may also have other special educational needs such ...
Views: 7860(5 votes) - Why Are We Drugging Our Children? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Terrie CrowleyThere is a massive epidemic of "disorders" in children. So many children and adolescents are on anti-depressant, anti-anxiety or "attention enhancing" medications for a host of different "disorders" like ADD, HDAD, Anxiety or depression. Why is an 11 yr old having anxiety or thoughts of suicide? ...
Views: 1694(5 votes) - ***Allergies - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Phil BateThere are two rules for all allergies (including "sensitivities or intolerances"). Rule 1. Any Allergy can cause any symptom or any "disease". Rule 2. There are no other rules. Only a few "guidelines". (Look at wheat, corn, milk, peanuts, soy first.) There is a fairly good ...
Views: 2786(1 vote) - ***Depression, Causes and Cures - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Phil BateWhile depression is mostly caused by an overload of stress, there are also genetic pointers towards it. If you have depression in your family, you may be pre-disposed towards depression with enough stress. You cannot change your genetic factors, but you can definitely lower your stress. Since ...
Views: 2337(1 vote) - ***Educational techniques for ADHD – Bracketing distracting thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Kari MillerOne meaning of the term "bracketing" is "to place within." This concept of "placing within" is a helpful strategy that students and adults can use to identify and appropriately deal with distracting thoughts. In stage one, students decide whether their current thoughts are appropriate for the ...
Views: 5229(3 votes) - ***I Don’t Believe in ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparIncredible as it sounds, I still am amazed at how often I hear people say “I don’t believe in ADHD.” You probably have heard it too. And if you are like me, the moment those words come out of their mouth, every hair raises on the back of your neck, the fire starts to churn in the pit of your ...
Views: 3606(1 vote) - ***The Very Important but Overlooked Vitamin K - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Phil BateVery few people are even aware of this "overlooked" vitamin. Do you know much about it? It's critical to good health. Here's a few of the facts that make it so important: 1. About of 80% of the Vitamin K that you need is actually manufactured by the "friendly" (but lethal) bacteria that ...
Views: 4331(1 vote) - ***Thyroid Measuring and Solving - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Phil BateMost MD's use blood tests called T3, T4 and T7 to determine thyroid activity in patients. They then compare these blood readings to what is called "normal" ranges and if the blood tests fall into these ranges, the patient is told they are "normal" or "OK". Since everybody is INDIVIDUAL, that ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - ***Zinc and Other Nutritional Minerals - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Phil BateZinc is a very necessary nutritional mineral. It is a vital component used in fighting infections and wounds. It is also heavily involved with the reproductive system, particularly for men. It's involved with the sensory systems of taste and smell. Measuring Zinc Deficiency There are ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Practicing Positive Thinking as a Tool for Managing ADD - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyAt first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative ...
Views: 7436(1 vote) - Addicted to Ambivalence? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Cynthia WallSome days are harder than others. Today seems to be one of those, for me: no energy, not wanting to jump on my planned tasks. One curse of being a therapist is my tendency is to look for reasons. And so I reviewed some of my recent decisions and actions, and non-actions, and found myself looking ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJuly 2005 - Volume II - Issue VII ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been ...
Views: 6832(1 vote) - ADHD - Hoarding and Packrat Tendenciess - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2005 from Patrick HurleyFebruary 2005 - Volume I - Issue XIV ADHD: Hoarding and Packrat Tendencies Hoarding and tendency to be a packrat are problem areas for many persons with ADHD. I include myself in this group. I find it very difficult to throw away almost anything. I still have clothes from when I was in my ...
Views: 2896(1 vote) - ADHD - Mood Swings and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Patrick Hurley********************************************* ADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD – Mood Swings and Anxiety July 2004 Volume I Issue VII Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs ...
Views: 10192(1 vote) - ADHD Anger - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Bianca ToraKids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) deal with enough attention issues without having to deal with anger. Yet many ADHD children have anger problems, more often than not resulting from the difficulties they experience just getting through the day. Up to 33% of children ...
Views: 3718(2 votes) - ADHD in 2012: A Cause for Celebration - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Carol GignouxA month from now, you will be powering through your New Year’s Resolutions, well on your way towards achieving feng shui in your living room, or better upper body strength, or all-around inner peace. But for now, take a victory lap in honor of 2012 (whether or not last year’s resolutions all ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - ADHD Its a wonderful life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Patrick Hurleywww.addcorridorcoaching.com December 2004 Volume I Issue XII ADHD-- It’s a wonderful life I wanted to let all of you know that my new book ADHD and the Criminal Justice System has been released. You can order it at this link at my Authors ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - ADHD: An Overview - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCADHD is neither a “new” mental health problem nor is it a disorder created for the purpose of personal gain or financial profit by pharmaceutical companies, the mental health field, or by the media. It is a very real behavioral and medical disorder that affects millions of people nationwide. ...
Views: 2785(2 votes) - Are You Sleeping? Is it ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or a Sleep Disorder? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickDo you or your child toss and turn at night and experience daytime sleepiness? Have you or your child been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Fifty percent of children in a recent study that had been diagnosed with ADHD had difficulty sleeping. They felt tired on awakening, had ...
Views: 2245(2 votes) - Autism Combo - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Phil BateIntegrated 4 Part Therapy for Autism There seem to be hundreds of therapies for autism on the market today and “on the market” seems to be the reason – money. However, there is no real integration of any of these therapies and little information for the “poor” parents with an autistic child ...
Views: 2985(2 votes) - Child Interventions - Treatments for ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from George FaulknerFor children with ADHD there are many child interventions to help these children and their families, the main ones being medication, behavior treatment i.e. working with the child at home and at school, parent training in groups or alone, family work or liaisons with school and treating other ...
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