Mindfulness for the Mindfulness-Resistant ADHD Mind
For May, this blog delves into ADHD and mindfulness, aiming to demystify mindfulness for neurodivergent individuals. It discusses ADHD symptoms and late diagnosis challenges, stressing the importance of coping strategies. Highlighting the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), it mentions their potential for improving attention and emotional regulation.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
For April, we address the significance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, stressing the importance of open dialogue and support for survivors. Through personal research, we delve into defining sexual assault and its impacts, particularly on academic outcomes and PTSD. University-aged individuals, especially women, face heightened risks, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. This blog highlights the correlation between non-consensual experiences, PTSD severity, and academic challenges. Despite the gravity of these issues, we offer hope, emphasizing the potential for recovery and post-traumatic growth. To survivors, your resilience is celebrated, and your voices matter. Together, let's stand in solidarity, advocating for healing and support for all.
Emotional Regulation & ADHD
Navigating life as an ADHDer can be exhausting, complicated, but also joyful. Explore the emotional impact of ADHD and effective strategies to help navigate intense emotions that can be a part of living with ADHD.
Our Relationship with Smartphones
In today's fast-paced world, smartphones have become indispensable parts of our daily lives. They have revolutionized the way we communicate and navigate the world, helping us to stay connected with loved ones to managing work and daily tasks. However, as we delve deeper into the digital age, it's essential to examine the impact of our smartphone usage on our mental health. In this blog post we explore the latest research on smartphone usage and our mental health, and discuss strategies to foster a healthier and more balanced connection with these powerful devices.
Navigating New Year’s Resolutions
As the new year rolls in, we're bombarded with the "New year, new me" mantra, pushing ideals of self-transformation. This rhetoric, however, poses unique challenges for those grappling with disordered eating or complex body image issues. It's time to ponder: How do we embrace self-love and unlearn harmful diet culture? This year, let's shift our focus towards nurturing a healthier relationship with food and our bodies, celebrating who we are in the present.
Holiday Boundaries
Reflecting on why we gather, and what we need to get through the gatherings can help prepare us to experience a little more peace and pleasure this holiday season.