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Dec 2022
21m 8s

Safety ADHD Needs: Creating Relief from ...

Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura
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The hosts continue to explore distinguishing ADHD needs using Maslow’s Needs model as the inspiration. Cam and Ash jump right into how daily stressors can directly impact needs regarding safety and security. The challenge here is that those of us with ADHD use stressors like an urgent crisis to create enough stimulation to take action and get things done. Wh ... Show More
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