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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 focus on the bad behavior than the good.  In fact, it’s important to do so, since it is one way we learn.  But,...

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 with ADHD. Have you ever noticed while others are around you – You are more focused, more motivated, and...

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 that people with ADHD are more likely to fidget or seek out other forms of stimulation in environments...

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 cognitive and behavioral self-regulation.  It stems from the executive function processes of attentional...

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 caring about something, but being unable to do it. Avoidance Procrastination is a vicious cycle where you convince...

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 doing xyz’, it’s likely that they haven’t emotionally transitioned to that task yet. -Changing your thought...

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 mean  switching between several demanding and ongoing tasks that require mental effort, your attention. Research...

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 were the financial demands of the season, negotiating the interpersonal dynamics of...

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 out, stressed, mentally exhausted, etc.   No matter what word you use or where the congestion stems from the emotional...

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 you learn about the ADHD brain, this all makes sense since someone with...