ADHD Crash Course Ep 95. ADHD Families: Interview with Tamara Rosier (Part 1)
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Dec 11, 2024 
Tamara Rosier, an ADHD coach and author of 'Your Brain's Not Broken', shares her wisdom on parenting and family dynamics in the context of ADHD. She emphasizes the need for transformational thinking over survival tactics and builds on emotional regulation as a cornerstone for family harmony. Discover the intricacies of empathy, including its challenges and balance, and learn about the significance of being a 'safe person' in family interactions. Tamara's light-hearted anecdotes make the conversation relatable while tackling the complexities ADHD families face.
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Survival vs Transformational Thinking
- Survival thinking is reactive, egocentric, and corresponds with a fight or flight nervous system state.
- Transformational thinking is calm, composed, and enables better decision-making during a regulated nervous system state.
Ask Space to Regulate Mindset
- When stuck in survival thinking during conflict, ask for space rather than reacting immediately.
- Build awareness to switch to transformational mindset before engaging in difficult conversations.
Use Curiosity to De-Escalate
- Lead with curiosity in family conflicts instead of reacting with fast-paced emotions.
- Practice asking questions like 'Why are you doing this?' to slow down and understand others.