ADHD psychology, parenting and self-criticism: A conversation with Emily Kircher-Morris
Oct 2, 2023
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Emily Kircher-Morris, host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, discusses self-criticism, parenting, overwhelm, and mental health support strategies for neurodivergent individuals. They also explore the positive aspects of neurodiversity and the importance of having realistic expectations for happiness. Emily shares information about her ADHD coaching organization.
Understanding and supporting children who learn and think differently is crucial for their well-being and development.
Parents of neurodivergent children should prioritize self-evaluation, self-monitoring, and self-regulation, while also letting go of neurotypical parenting expectations.
Deep dives
Working with Neurodiverse Young People
Emily Kirchher Morris shares her experience of working with neurodiverse young people and how her own neurodivergent experience influenced her career choice in education and counseling. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting children who learn and think differently.
The Impact of Personal Experience in Parenting
Emily discusses how being a parent has affected her work and perspective on supporting neurodivergent children. She shares her experiences of learning from her own parenting journey and how it has given her a deeper understanding and empathy for the struggles of neurodivergent children.
The Journey of Neurodiversity Diagnosis
Emily recounts her personal journey of learning about her own neurodiversity as a child and the labels she received, such as being identified as gifted and later diagnosed with ADHD. She discusses the challenges of growing up with these diagnoses and the importance of self-evaluation and self-acceptance.
Effective Parenting Strategies for Neurodivergent Children
Emily offers practical advice for parents of neurodivergent children, including the use of shared Google calendars for organization and breaking tasks into manageable steps. She emphasizes the importance of self-evaluation, self-monitoring, and self-regulation in teaching children skills and promoting independence. She also encourages parents to let go of neurotypical parenting expectations and focus on finding individualized solutions.
Life with ADHD can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to silence self-criticism. Counsellor, author and host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris, joins Skye to discuss this and plenty more -- from parenting and overwhelm to mental health and support strategies.
When she’s not podcasting, Emily provides professional development worldwide and has a private practice in Missouri specialising in mental health support for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
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