Posts by Sarah Kendall
Beyond the Diagnosis: How Learning and Shared Stories Build Our ADHD Community
If you’re part of this community, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time learning about ADHD. You know the symptoms, but what often gets missed is how much connection adds to that knowledge. Feeling like someone truly gets your brain can make all the difference in thriving with adult ADHD. The good news? Two…
Read MoreCan EMDR Help with ADHD?
If you’re an adult with ADHD, you’ve likely tried every strategy—planners, reminders, medication. Yet something might still feel stuck. What if the missing piece isn’t just about focus or forgetfulness, but the emotional weight you’ve carried since childhood? As ADHD therapists, we regularly see how deeply ADHD intertwines with formative experiences which could have included…
Read MoreKickstart Your Semester: ADHD-Friendly Strategies to Start Your College Year Strong
The start of a new semester is an exciting time…fresh notebooks, new classes, and the promise of new opportunities. But for college students with ADHD, it can also feel overwhelming. Between adjusting to new schedules, managing long-term projects, and balancing social and academic demands, the fall semester can quickly become a challenge. That’s why proactive…
Read MoreADHD and Friendship: Tips for Sustaining Meaningful Connections in Adulthood
Friendships are a vital part of adult life, offering emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. For adults with ADHD, maintaining friendships can sometimes be challenging. However, with awareness and intentional strategies, adults with ADHD can build and sustain meaningful, lasting friendships. How ADHD Affects Friendships ADHD symptoms can impact social relationships in various…
Read MoreMindfulness & ADHD: Why “Paying Attention to Paying Attention” Changes Everything
“I wrongly thought mindfulness meant spending 30 minutes a day thinking about nothing. Turns out, it’s about training your brain to work with your ADHD—not against it.” Why Mindfulness? The ADHD Brain’s Secret Weapon Research shows mindfulness can rewire the ADHD brain by: Fun fact: Studies even link mindfulness to increased dopamine, the neurotransmitter often low in…
Read MoreSummer with Adult ADHD: Harnessing Nature’s Benefits
For adults with ADHD, summer offers a unique opportunity to leverage the healing power of nature while navigating the challenges of travel and unstructured time. It’s a time to plan enough to reduce stress but leave room for joy. Whether traveling or at home, tailor activities to your ADHD strengths. Here’s how to make the…
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