Category Archives: ADHD

I am so excited to announce the release of my latest book, Mindfulness Skills Workbook for Clinicians and Clients. 111 Tools, Techniques, Activities and Worksheets. This book is being described as the most comprehensive mindfulness skills workbook available! Help me make this book a bestseller by ordering it TODAY at Mindfulness Skills Workbook! You may(read more)

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)

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)

If you know, or even think someone you know is dealing with ADHD, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about the way his or her brain works. This is especially true if you have an inexplicably hyperactive child or are in a serious relationship with someone who has ADHD. Thoroughly understanding the(read more)

Neurofeedback is a specific type of biofeedback, which gives information to the client about his or her brain wave activity, and teaches them to control and regulate their brain and related emotions, behaviors and activity of the nervous system. During neurofeedback sessions, the practitioner will apply small electrodes to the scalp, which send the client’s(read more)

Can mindfulness help ADHD? Lidia Zylowska, MD of UCLA says ‘yes’.  She and her colleagues conducted a feasibility study on mindfulness for teens and adults with ADHD.  A majority of the participants reported decreased ADHD symptoms as well as less stress, anxiety, and depression.  Cognitive testing showed improvements in attention, memory, and reasoning.   What person(read more)

Speaker:  Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN Date:  Thursday, March 14, 2013 Time:  9:00 – 10:30 PM EST (6PM PST, 8PM CST) Live and Recorded On this free teleseminar you will learn:  What Mindfulness is  The personal benefits of practicing mindfulness  Four basic mindfulness skills  How to incorporate mindfulness into your day  Common obstacles to success and(read more)