ADHD Experts Podcast 566- A Self-Confidence Toolkit for Parents: How to Counteract Criticism for Your Child with ADHD
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Jul 29, 2025 Larisa Litvinov, a seasoned psychologist with over 20 years of experience, shares actionable tools for parents to boost self-confidence in children with ADHD. The discussion covers how to counteract negative criticism and nurture resilience. Strategies like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and celebrating individual strengths are highlighted. Litvinov emphasizes unconditional support and positive communication to empower children, especially during their teen years, providing parents with essential techniques to foster self-esteem amid external challenges.
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Cycle of ADHD and Self-Esteem Loss
- ADHD symptoms cause children to receive frequent negative messages from others, leading to internalized negative beliefs.
- These beliefs worsen ADHD symptoms in a cycle, decreasing self-confidence and resilience.
Catch and Support Positive Behaviors
- Catch your child being good by noticing and praising positive behaviors to build their confidence.
- Offer unconditional support by accepting their challenges and strengths without judgment.
Joining Child's Interest Boosts Confidence
- A mother joined her ADHD son's Minecraft game and the son's behavior improved dramatically.
- Joining in a child's interests can strengthen relationships and build self-esteem.