Diane Groat PhD Licensed Psychologist LLC

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But don’t count the minutes. Sleep well

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Healthy ways to handle life's stressors

Instead of focusing on what you haven’t done yet, this creative idea helps you get stuff done -- without the shame.
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/to-do-list-shame/

“At his diagnosis,” one mother said to me, “I saw my son’s hopes and dreams going up in a bonfire. The doctor didn’t mean for me to feel this way. He didn’t mean for Tommy to cry all the way home. But that was exactly the effect of his words on my son.”

It shouldn’t be like that.

Read this helpful article from Dr. Hallowell

👉https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-explain-adhd-to-a-child-and-build-confidence/ 👈

Use these tools to transform normally tedious tasks into stimulating activities for your ADHD brain. (Psst! These tricks work for home chores, too!)
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/boredom-at-work-with-adhd/

When we fill up a child’s cup with attention and love, we are filling up their emotional needs. And a full emotional cup helps to build up a child’s self-esteem!

When a child’s cup is empty, this can lead to intense feelings of sadness, frustration, anxiety, and more. They may act out, isolate, or engage in “attention-seeking” behaviors. They are really connection-seeking.

When we intentionally pour into their emotional cup, their full cup acts as a shield 🛡 helping to protect them from insecurity, self-doubt, low self-esteem, and negative outside influences now and in the future.

All adults — parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and anyone who works with and cares for kids and teens can help them to feel fulfilled emotionally by practicing the 6 ideas on this infographic each and every day. 💞☕️💞

2023 Trends in Psychology: Su***de prevention gets a new lifeline

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❤️ As a mom of 3 boys and as a mental health therapist, I know how important it is to help boys understand their emotions and manage stress.

There is too much pressure on boys to act strong and tough and to hide emotions and this can lead to mental health struggles. But because boys are often taught to hide emotions, they often struggle to open up and communicate the need for help.

💡 Did you know that research shows the male brain is more vulnerable to stress than the female brain? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-landscapes/201701/be-worried-about-boys-especially-baby-boys

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“When neurotypical people say that they are ‘so ADHD,’ they perpetuate a stereotype — not only about what ADHD is (we can’t get it together), but also about how minimally it manifests (forgetting purses and spacing during meetings).” Elizabeth Broadbent
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/does-everyone-have-adhd/

You can’t force focus, but you can create an ideal environment — both physical and mental — for it to thrive. The key is working with (not against) your ADHD brain, and combining the specific factors that help your focus flourish. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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12 tips to get started
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/why-cant-i-focus-adhd-strategies/

Forget the Lotus Position: How to Meditate — ADHD Style ADHD brains love adrenaline. For some, this means trying sky diving and roller derby. For others, it means seeking out stress and drama, which are even tougher on the body. Meditation can counteract these stresses; here's how to do it right.

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