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The Changing Self
Although most people who attend therapy voluntarily bring with them a desire to change, they often say things like, “Well, ...
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Assimilation versus Accommodation
Knowing the difference between the processes of assimilation and accommodation will help you make conscious, healthy choices rather than act ...
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Stuff Happens
Months ago, as I was ironing, my beloved iron sputtered and died. After trying various ways to revive it, I ...
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Are You a Super-helper (Not Always a Good Thing)?
Many people who grew up to become co-dependent go overboard helping others to their own detriment. They’re all give and ...
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The New Science Behind Changing Habits
Some people assume they can’t change habits because they’re lazy, unmotivated, undisciplined or lack will power. This assumption is dead ...
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Crash Course on Boundary Setting
One of the most talked about topics in therapy is boundary setting. If you grew up in a family with ...
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What Contributes To Change In Executive Function Coaching? | Life Skills Advocate
Have you been considering Executive Functioning Coaching? Decided you, your child, or a student could use a boost in EF ...
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The Effects Of Sleep Deprivation On Executive Function | Life Skills Advocate
It’s Monday morning and as you open your eyes and stretch your arms, you take a deep breath in and ...
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5 Hidden Benefits Of Executive Function Coaching | Life Skills Advocate
Executive functioning coaching can be a really positive experience as well as a good investment in your future. We’ve documented ...
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10-Minute Tips To Tackle Organization | Life Skills Advocate
Staying organized is a challenge for everyone, especially if you identify as neurodivergent. It can be difficult to stay motivated ...
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Sleep And Executive Functioning: 14 Ways To Get The Rest Your Brain Needs | Life Skills Advocate
Have you ever pulled an all-nighter and found yourself struggling to concentrate on tasks the next day? Or have you ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Executive Function Coaching | Life Skills Advocate
Did you know that the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for executive functioning, is also known as ...
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Do I Belong Here? Understanding The Connection Between ADHD & Imposter Syndrome | Life Skills Advocate
Imposter syndrome is an insidious problem that affects many neurodivergent people. It can lead to feelings of inadequacy, shame, and ...
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10-Minute Strategies To Practice Flexible Thinking | Life Skills Advocate
Sometimes, you may find yourself getting stuck in a particular way of thinking. Unable to see other possibilities or perspectives ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many questions and topics come up repeatedly in therapy that you may want answers to, so here they are. Where ...
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Social Isolation And ADHD: 15 Strategies For Building Stronger Connections | Life Skills Advocate
It’s no secret that social isolation can have a severe impact on mental health, especially for those diagnosed with ADHD ...
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Impulsive Spending And ADHD – 17 Ways To Keep It In Check | Life Skills Advocate
At its core, impulsive spending is when a person spends money without planning ahead or considering the cost of the ...
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Being Okay No Matter What
Most of us spend our lives stressing to make everything work out okay. We want our children to be happy ...
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Words to Measure Progress
The words you use to describe your progress are key, so you’ll want to know which ones will move you ...
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So What If It’s the Truth
I sometimes know what clients will say before the words are out of their mouths. This happened with my client ...
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Mistakes Help You Win, Not Lose
I recently read a great quote which had no attribution, “I’d rather make mistakes than do nothing, I’d rather mess ...
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Who Takes Care of You?
The other day I read a phrase that virtually begged to be blogged about: “Okay, I’m over self-care. Everyone else ...
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New You, New Thoughts
Rather than start a diet at the beginning of this year, think about January as a good time to evaluate ...
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The Best Way to Set Boundaries
Many dysregulated eaters have difficulty setting boundaries. All/nothing thinking leads them to accept everyone into their lives and allow people ...
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Taking Care Of versus Caring About
A conflict that comes up a good deal in therapy is whether we can care about someone but no longer ...