The ADHD Manual Podcast
The ADHD Manual: How to survive with a colorful brain in a black and white world. Living with ADHD in a world built for neurotypicals (people with the most common brains) is like trying to follow an IKEA assembly manual for our Hot Wheels race car track pieces. We could toss this rocket launcher and buy crappy plastic pins. Or we could toss the manual and write our own.
The ADHD Manual Podcast
How to Survive Big Feelings
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Abby Chau, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP
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Episode 22
*TW: self-harm/suicidal ideation mention*
Big Feelings and ADHD are like peas and carrots. Today we'll discuss tips for weathering neurodivergent emotional overwhelm in yourself and your child through one of my favorite therapeutic crafts: a grounding box.
Resources:
- BoosterBuddy app
- Emergency Chat app - iOS and Google Play
- Safety Plan Wallet Card template
- List of comfort/grounding box ideas
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Shark Cam
- ADHD & Emotional Hyperarousal
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