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Jan 2023
22m 25s

ADHD and Relationships: Identifying the ...

Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura
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Co-Hosts Ash and Cam continue to explore relationships and the drama related to them, looking at specific ADHD situations and distinctions. They dig deeper into the Karpman model introduced last week and look at the internal factors that can contribute to external dysfunction and drama.   Those of us with ADHD can focus on getting a need met to the detriment ... Show More
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