Bonus Archive Ep 030: The Role of Fear and Anxiety in ADHD

Do you ever wish you had someone in your life who was reliably calm and collected, a voice of reason available at a moment’s notice? Turns out, you know that person– it’s the voice of your pre-frontal cortex.Unfortunately, that voice takes on a different tone for people with ADHD. For them, fear and anxiety take over.Tamara Rosier, PhD, is founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization. She is a popular conference and keynote speaker, is a frequent guest on podcasts, and has published numerous articles about living with ADHD. She lives in West Michigan.Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their TracksIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Tamara Rosier about how to get a stronger sense of how to work with fear and anxiety in ADHD and help create a voice of reason.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:Emotional override is a kid’s subconscious attempt to “rewrite their brains.”Anxiety can be used as a motivating force for individuals with ADHD.Creating a voice of reason will create calm and allow identification of the root cause.Links Mentioned:Taking ADHD/LD from Stress to De-StressFive Motivators to Get Anything DoneWhat is DBT and How Does It Differ from Other Treatment?A Parent’s Best Question: Is It Naughty or Neurological?Connect with Dr. Rosier:Website Instagram LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices