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Oct 2023

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604- Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills and Building Independence in Children

Michael McLeod delves into the brain-based reasons behind executive function delays in ADHD, and shares actionable, real-world methods to strengthen your child's executive function skills and reduce their reliance on prompts and accommodations. Resources: Executive Functioning Sk ... Show More

603- The Brain Chemistry of ADHD: Understanding Dopamine, Serotonin & Norepinephrine

Gregory W. Mattingly, M.D., provides an overview of the key neurotransmitter systems — particularly dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin — that contribute to the core features of ADHD, and the medications used to treat the condition. Resources: ADHD & Brain Health Free Downloa ... Show More

602- Emotional Dysregulation in Adults: Managing Triggers & Co-Occurring Conditions

Doug Mennin, Ph.D., introduces ideas aligned with emotion regulation therapy, a research-based approach designed to help people understand and respond to feelings of anxiety, low mood, rumination, self-criticism, and other aspects of emotional distress. Resources: Emotional Dysre ... Show More

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