ADHD, trauma, or both? with Dr Kara Davey
from Pause Purpose Play Hosted by Michaela Thomas
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas interviews Dr. Kara Davey, an award-winning clinical psychologist, discussing the complex relationship between ADHD and trauma. They explore how trauma is both common in ADHD and can be distinguished from it, emphasising the importance of a thorough assessment. Dr. Davey shares her own experiences with late ADHD diagnosis following a traumatic stillbirth and how both personal and professional paths led to her passion for this field. They also discuss the challenges late-diagnosed adults face, especially women, and how postnatal periods can trigger or exacerbate ADHD symptoms. Michaela and Kara underline the significance of a compassionate and detailed assessment process and delve into the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for trauma, particularly within the neurodivergent community. https://linktr.ee/drdaveyADHDcoaching https://linktr.ee/alwaysinmyheart https://www.drdaveycoaching.com/adhd https://www.karaclinicalpsychologistinsussex.co.uk/about-us/
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- 0:37 Understanding ADHD and Trauma
- 1:56 Personal Experiences with ADHD and Trauma
- 6:36 Defining PTSD and Trauma Symptoms
- 14:00 Impact of Trauma on ADHD Assessments
- 23:09 Ethical Considerations in ADHD Assessments
- 32:42 Challenges of Parenting with ADHD
- 40:24 Understanding EMDR Therapy
- 53:34 Assessment Challenges in Late-Diagnosed ADHD
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