The Perfect Overview of ADHD

Hey, folks! It's another episode of ADHD in a HURRY! I am your host, Dustin Horvath. Today's episode is available in both audio or video formats! This is my conversation with Cheryl Childers, LISW-CPS, LPC, RPTS, ATR-BC, CDWF. She is the owner and operator of Beauty for Ashes Counseling in Greenville & Sumter SC. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor (RPTS) Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF), utilizing Dr. Brené Brown's research.Our Conversation formed the perfect overview of ADHD, touching on the emotional aspects of ADHD that are not part of getting a diagnosis, including the challenges a lot of girls and women run into trying to get diagnosed with ADHD! Cheryl talked about the importance of self-knowledge, self-talk systems as old habits that can be changed, unmasking your ADHD, and the genetic connections of ADHD. I had a lot of fun with our conversation and I hope will enjoy it as well! More Information about Cheryl: Cheryl is passionate about supporting fellow ADHD therapists and helping them develop the confidence and skills necessary to build thriving practices. She provides therapy, clinical supervision, consulting, coaching, and professional CEUs to equip therapists to better serve their clients with compassion and competence. She also provides expert keynote speeches, professional speaking engagements, or thought leadership presentations on cultivating creativity amid trauma, managing ADHD as a professional business owner, and opening and growing a private practice and group practice.Cheryl is an avid artist, finding joy in illustrating, painting, writing and woodworking. Her creative spirit fuels her professional work and individual pursuits, allowing her to integrate art into her therapeutic practice. Cheryl’s dedication to mental health and diverse experiences have shaped her holistic approach to healing for children, adults, and families.#adhdbrain #adhdfamily #adhders #adhdtools Cheryl's Links: Website | Art Therapy | Social Media: Art IG | Beauty for Ashes IG | Shiloh Therapy | On Being Brave FacebookHire me to be your body double today! Hire me for academic mentoring in higher education! All my links! Timestamps: 0:18 ADHD Backstory 4:36 Should We Use "Disability" When Discussing ADHD? 7:00 Is ADHD A Superpower? 9:21 Strategies to Re-learn Your Brain/Unmasking ADHD 13:00 All-or-Nothing Thinking/Perfectionism Explained 17:01 Self-talk Explained 24:43 Early Life Experiences & Self-criticism 31:27 Should Emotion be Part of the ADHD Diagnosis?