By: Chellsea Sparks M.A., LPC-Associate Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) will sometimes co-occur. We seek to understand how each impacts the brain and organize treatment in a way that honors an individual's whole experience. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes clusters of symptoms that fall under inattention and … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: The relationship between trauma and ADHD
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By Chellsea Sparks, M.A., LPC Associate Parenting in today’s day and age can seem overwhelming, considering how scary the world can be right now. There may be an added layer of pressure if your child or children has ADHD. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is widely misunderstood and stigmatized, especially in children. There is still misinformation about … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: The parenting we needed.
By Chellsea Sparks, M.A., LPC-Associate Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact numerous areas of functioning for neurodivergent people. These areas can include social, occupational, family, financial, and overall life functioning. The symptoms of ADHD involve the executive functioning portion of the brain. Executive functioning encompasses the cognitive portion of the brain that is responsible for decision-making … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: My ADHD Toolbox
By: Chellsea Sparks MA, LPC Associate I think when everyone hears the words ADHD, we assume that it is someone who can’t focus or concentrate. We might think of someone who talks a lot or doesn’t think before they act. It is so much more than that. Symptoms of ADHD impact multiple areas of functioning. … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: Progress through shame
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