Resilient Waters: healing in the 10,000 lakes with Kotatee Tamba, PsyD, LICSW

KeywordsADHD, testing, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, CALM clinic, individualized recommendations, mental health, diagnosis, self-care, time blindnessTakeawaysADHD is often misdiagnosed, with 90% of clients affected.Individualized assessments are crucial for effective treatment.Emotional dysregulation is a significant aspect of ADHD.Time blindness can severely impact daily functioning.Women and girls may mask ADHD symptoms, leading to late diagnoses.The name 'Variable Attention Disorder' may better describe ADHD.Self-care can be integrated into daily routines with small steps.Social media can spread misinformation about ADHD.Understanding the developmental changes in ADHD is essential.The CALM clinic emphasizes holistic approaches to ADHD management.Sound Bites"Your specialty area is a very needed topic.""We focus on interventions, not just diagnosis.""Women and girls often mask their ADHD symptoms."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tamba,  ADHD and Testing04:38 Kotatee Tamba's Journey to Clinical Psychology07:27 Understanding Clientele and Misdiagnosis10:36 Individualized Recommendations for ADHD13:33 Overlooked Aspects of ADHD16:23 Emotional Dysregulation and Rejection Sensitivity19:23 Variable Attention and Comorbidity22:38 Time Blindness and Its Impact25:43 Masking Symptoms in Women and Girls28:35 Hormonal Changes and ADHD31:40 Conclusion and Future Directions31:47 Understanding ADHD and Intelligence Profiles35:01 The Journey to Diagnosis: Challenges and Insights36:30 Navigating the Assessment Process40:46 Community Resources and Support42:46 Insurance and Accessibility of Services45:36 The Impact of Social Media on ADHD Awareness50:54 Integrating Self-Care into Daily Life54:32 Disclaimer.mp4Connect with Dr. TambaThe Clinic for Attention, Learning and Memoryhttps://www.calm.us/[email protected] Girls with ADHD: How they feel and why they do what they do by Kathleen Nadeau, PhD, Ellen B Littman, PhD and Patricia O. Quinn, MDhttps://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Girls-ADHD-Updated-Revised/dp/0971460973/ref=asc_df_0971460973?mcid=dadb74011abe323eaa9314f0317e04fd&hvocijid=4430583430181040790-0971460973-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4430583430181040790&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019624&hvtargid=pla-2281435180978&psc=1Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health, annual conference:https://macmh.org/conference/child-adolescent-conference/ADDitude magazinehttps://www.additudemag.com/Autism Speakshttps://www.autismspeaks.org/Connect with me for more podcast episodes on my websitewww.resilientwaterscounseling.comTikTok: @resilientwatersInstagram:https://instagram.com/resilientwaterscounseling?igshid=aW9uenF2d2dsYzFt&utm_source=qrYouTube:https://youtube.com/@Resilientwaterscounseling?si=8VEsfOjtUu0R6GKhProviding therapy with:www.northwindscounseling.comThis podcast is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for professional therapeutic advice or counseling. Always consult with a qualified mental health professional for any personal concerns or issues. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations. Listener discretion is advised.If you are in need of immediate assistance please reach out to:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988Crisis Text Line: Free help is available 24/7 by texting HOME to 741741 or texting AYUDA for help in Spanish.