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Relief at Last! Find a Thought That Feels Better

A Simple Technique You Can Use Every Day to Shift Negative Thoughts and Emotions. If...
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The Truth About Adult ADHD

Adults with ADHD have trouble concentrating, struggle with organization, lose things, forget things, feel restless,...
ADHD / Articles
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How I averted claustrophobia during an MRI exam. Mindfulness skills saved the day!

The first time I ever experienced claustrophobia took me by surprise. My doctor sent me...
Articles / Mindfulness / Sleep
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Food for Thought

If you are like most people you want to keep your brain as healthy as...
ADHD / Articles / Depression / Peak Performance
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Five Simple Mindfulness Skills That Work

Mindfulness meditation consists of skills and methods to unplug from the busy world around you...
ADHD / Anxiety / Articles / Depression / Mindfulness / Sleep
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Is Negative Self Talk Holding You Back?

Is Negative Self Talk Holding You Back? by Debra Burdick, LCSW What is ‘negative self...
ADHD / Articles / Depression
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Here’s the Scoop on Sugar!

American kids (and adults) consume way too much sugar.  According to the American Heart Association,...
ADHD / Articles
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It’s About Time: 6 Steps to Positive Time with Your Kids

Our kids need us to spend time with them.  Kids develop values, security, positive self...
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Six Steps to a Successful Move

Moving can feel overwhelming to anyone, but especially to those with ADHD or who struggle...
ADHD / Articles
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Is Fear Holding You Back?

What is fear? Fear is an emotion that is basic to our survival and occurs in...
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ADHD, Depression, Anxiety? Or Is It Lyme Disease?

Most of us in New England and certainly here in Connecticut have heard of Lyme...
ADHD / Anxiety / Articles / Depression / Pain / Sleep
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How You Can De-stress With Meditation

In our society we often lead very busy and stressful lives. This can lead to a...
Articles / Chronic Illness / Sleep

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