ADHD is an amazing gift, but we often are carrying frustration and shame about the ways it has made our lives so difficult. ADHD has a strong impact on executive function and emotional baggage, especially if not diagnosed until adulthood. This week's episode dives into how ADHD affects all aspects of a person's life and how it manifests in adults. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes invite on guest therapist Erika Barrington LPC, BC-DMT to share their perspective on how affirming therapy can help break through those mental barriers that stem from ADHD.

With 9 years of experience in practice, Erika works to bring a body-based, creative, playful, trauma-informed, and trans-affirming approach within the Internal Family Systems model to their sessions. Three essential fuels for the ADHD mind/body are: movement, creativity, and connection. Erika's training in dance/movement therapy helps their clients integrate movement and creativity in the therapy process to center the healing energy of connection. Erika is invested in an anti-oppressive framework for therapy and seeks to embrace antidotes to the white supremacy culture that we are steeped in every day.

What you will learn:

• ADHD is described by some experts as an interest based nervous system
• ADHD and hyperactivity, sensory issues, rejection, and social interactions
• Impulsivity presents verbally in adults
• The shame that can build in a person with ADHD
• How ADHD affects the LGBTQ+ community

Resources:

www.erikajunetherapy.com

Keep an eye out for Erika's upcoming support group

https://www.additudemag.com

http://chadd.org

https://neuroqueer.org/

https://blackgirllostkeys.com/

https://add.org/

https://hallowelltodaro.com/