About: Debra Burdick
Debra Burdick, LCSW, also known as ‘The Brain Lady’, is an international expert on ADHD and Mindfulness. She is an award-winning, #1 best-selling author of: Mindfulness Skills Workbook, Mindfulness Skills for Kids and Teens, ADHD: Non-Medication Treatments and Skills for Children and Teens, Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD, Mindfulness for Kids with ADHD, Mindfulness Skills for Kids Card Deck, and Radical Self-Care When You Are Ill Card Deck. She is an international speaker and retired psychotherapist and neurotherapist, who has been helping all ages thrive for over 30 years.
Recent Posts by Debra Burdick
ADHD Mom: I Am Embarrassed to Admit That I Yelled at My Daughter.
I am embarrassed to admit that I used to yell at my daughter. Yup, I did it. Now I’ve said it and everyone knows. So why am I telling you this now? Because it taught me such a powerful lesson and I think what I learned might help other parents. My daughter was diagnosed with(read more)
5 Ways to Find Happiness Now
Do you wish you could feel happier more often? Have you figured out exactly what contributes to or detracts from your happiness? Here are 5 simple ways to find happiness on a more consistent basis. 1. Find happiness now. Where are you looking for happiness? Are you waiting to feel happy until you achieve some(read more)
5 Reasons ADHD Can Stress You Out
If you or someone you love has ADHD you have probably already seen how stressful life with ADHD can be. Why is it so stressful? The classic symptoms of ADHD include poor concentration, poor organization, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These often lead to feelings of stress because of the obstacles these may put in the way(read more)
Advances in Autism Treatment
What is Autism? In the new diagnostic criteria due for release in May or June 2013, autism has been moved from the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders into a new category, Neurodevelopmental Disorders. This is a more accurate category for autism as research continues to prove that autism is a brain disorder with multiple regions(read more)
Understand Fear to Reduce Stress
What is fear and why do we need it? When you understand exactly what your fear is, and why it makes your life better, you’ll be able to control it. When you can’t control fear, it can breed anxiety, stress, depression, or OCD. First, understand that you are not alone; almost all humans feel the(read more)