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Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC For most parents, discipline comes naturally, so you might spend a lot of time focusing on areas of weakness. At times, it is easier to […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC So what is Body Doubling? Last week’s blog was about fidgets – This week I want to share another tool that works for many […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Fidgeting is a sign that a person with ADHD doesn’t have enough stimulation and they are trying to stay focused. Multiple studies have found […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Sustained Attention – That’s the period of time for which someone can maintain focus on a given task. It is a relevant aspect of […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC First of all – You are not lazy! Laziness implies that you don’t want to do something because you don’t care, which is different from […]
Shifting of attention requires a range of transitions. Here are a few examples of how things could get in the way: -Emotions – Someone might say they ‘don’t feel like […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC The temptation to multitask is a daily challenge, especially with all the items that end up on your to-do list. When I say multitasking, I […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC In recent research, 62% of respondents described their stress level as “very or somewhat” elevated during the holidays. Among the holiday stressors listed by respondents […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC I have come across this word a few times, mental congestion, I believe it is a good term to describe how one becomes overwhelmed, burned […]
Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC ADHD brains have low levels of a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is linked with dopamine. Dopamine helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure center. Once […]
