Does trauma affect ADHD?

Often, the symptoms of trauma and ADHD are so similar they can be mistaken for each other. Their comparable symptoms often make it difficult to diagnose the source. .  With so much overlap, it begs the question: Does trauma contribute to ADHD?  ADHD diagnoses have been on the rise throughout the past few years. Millions of children and adults are …

The Life-Saving Impact of ART®:  Abby’s Extraordinary Journey

The impact of Accelerated Resolution Therapy can be life-saving. Beyond providing relief for various life-altering mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and PTSD, ART has demonstrated incredible efficacy in emergency situations, such as suicidal intent. It frequently serves as a final recourse for clients who have exhausted numerous other techniques in their pursuit of relief. Such was the …

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Do you have a hard time setting boundaries?

As we approach the holidays, you may feel several emotions: warm and happy, excited, or maybe you feel anxious and even a little bit blue. The holidays involve seeing friends and family we may not have seen all year, and for some, this can be anxiety-producing and outright triggering. If this is true for you, practicing clear boundary setting is …

Best Intentions Gone Wrong: What are some common mistakes parents make that could actually hurt their children’s mental and physical health in the long term?

Parents do not typically start out parenting their teen or tween with poor intentions. The biggest mistakes are sometimes born from the best intentions. Understanding some of these issues can go a long way in preventing unnecessary pain and emotional problems in tweens and teens today.  What are some common mistakes parents make that could actually hurt their children’s mental …

The Most Common Psychological or Emotional Problems People Suffer From Nowadays

There are more than 200 classified forms of diagnosable mental illness. The top psychological or emotional problems that people have nowadays include anxiety disorders, mono-polar depression and bipolar disorder. Dementia is a relatively common disorder in older age groups (there are many kinds of dementia), and schizophrenia (unfortunately) is a relatively common category as well. It must be said, that …