When it comes to emotions, the focus seems to dwell on the negative. Sometimes as I’m coaching those with ADHD, I see them as very passionate about things and they’re full of emotion, but this passion often rages out of control. So, is there a positive side? A few years ago, I interviewed Dr. Russell Barkley (www.russellbarkley.org) on Attention Talk Video to get his perspective as a researcher on the subject. In our discussion, he explained that in some circumstances these emotions may actually be beneficial. Continue reading “ADHD, Emotion, and Dr. Russell Barkley”
Month: November 2020
Things That Make You Go, “Hmm…”
By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – November 16, 2020
Since 2012, I’ve had the honor of being on the editorial board of Attention Magazine, published by Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). At first, this might not be surprising, but once you realize I have dyslexia and a learning disability, you might understand the irony, as these have had an enormous impact in my life and have made writing one of my greatest weaknesses. You have to laugh at the idea though. Somebody who struggles to write is actually on the editorial board of a prominent magazine. Go figure.
ADHD and Emotional Self-Regulation: Fight, Flight, or Freeze
By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – November 9, 2020
The response in all living things when they are threatened is fight, flight, or freeze. Fight back, run like heck, or play dead. It’s an innate instinct for all species because it’s really all about survival. Continue reading “ADHD and Emotional Self-Regulation: Fight, Flight, or Freeze”