What does ADHD stand for? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Some people, including some professionals, question whether this is a real condition. Historically ADHD was linked to boys who would be labelled as ‘naughty’ and just required discipline. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts the way the brain processes information. Dr John… [Continue Reading]
ADHD – A Challenge with Paying Attention
I was talking to a young man with ADHD recently and we talked about challenges with paying attention. He was a young man trying to make sense of the challenges he faces with ADHD. We identified that he struggled to pay attention when he felt comfortable or relaxed talking to someone. When the other person… [Continue Reading]
Help I don’t know what job to do! Professionals on the career ladder
Working in a corporate environment has it challenges. It may be that you have been in a role for a long time and want a change but not sure which direction to go in. Perhaps you know exactly where you want to be but not sure how to go about getting there. In the current… [Continue Reading]
Parents need support too – what about you?
Most parents are selfless and do whatever it takes to ensure their families are happy. Occasionally a parent can become so engrossed in their families challenges they forget to look after themselves. Self-care is so important especially if you have challenging children to care for. I am going to call this client Belinda. She came… [Continue Reading]
Coping with anxiety in Children 7 – 13 years old
Some children find it difficult to understand social cues, fitting in with their peers or dealing with being bullied. Ru is a 10 year old girl and was very anxious, was not sleeping well and would not eat. She would often pass out or be physically sick. Her parents were so worried about her. A… [Continue Reading]
