Susan Bauerfeld, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in Internal Family Systems therapy, delves into the interconnection between ADHD and trauma. She highlights how children with ADHD often face additional trauma impacts on their self-esteem. Bauerfeld introduces IFS therapy as a valuable tool for healing emotional wounds, emphasizing its role in understanding internal conflicts and nurturing resilience. She also discusses the challenges parents with ADHD face while raising similarly affected children, advocating for self-awareness and healthier parent-child dynamics.

Susan Bauerfeld, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in Internal Family Systems therapy, sheds light on the relationship between ADHD and trauma. She highlights how children with ADHD face unique emotional challenges and introduces IFS as a powerful tool for healing. Topics include the importance of self-awareness in parenting, how trauma reshapes brain structures, and integrating IFS with cognitive behavioral therapy. Bauerfeld also advocates for a balanced educational approach to alleviate societal achievement pressures on students and teachers.