Grounding Techniques for ADHD
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW
Grounding techniques for ADHD are simple practices that help reconnect you to the present moment when your mind feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, or scattered. For ADHD women, grounding techniques can reduce…
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW
Inattentive ADHD in Women: The Presentation That Gets Missed
You were not the kid bouncing off the walls. You were the kid staring out the window. Or the one who got decent grades through enormous effort while somehow never…
Living a Double Life with ADHD: Why Day and Night Can Feel Like Two Different Worlds for ADHD Women
For ADHD women, life often feels like a balancing act between two different personalities. During the day, there’s a “public” self that strives to fit into societal norms, masking behaviors…
Why Women with ADHD Are More Vulnerable to Rebound Relationships
Why Women with ADHD Should Approach Rebound Relationships Carefully Rebound relationships often get a bad rap, yet they can provide temporary relief after a breakup. For ADHD women, a rebound…
Talking to ADHD Girls About Self-Injury: A Guide for Parents
Help Talking to ADHD Girls about Self-Injury Navigating conversations around self-injury with a teenage girl, especially an ADHD girl, can be challenging. Many young people use self-injury as a coping…
ADHD Girls and Self-Harm: Recognizing the Risks and Providing Support
ADHD girls are at Risk Girls with ADHD are at higher risk for self-harm, including self-injury and suicidal thoughts, but their symptoms are often missed. Studies show they face unique…
ADHD Masking vs. Autistic Masking in Women: Understanding the Differences, Similarities, and Impacts
ADHD Masking vs. Autistic Masking in Women Introduction: What Does Masking Really Mean? If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to fit in or keep…
Neurodivergent-Affirming Support for ADHD GIrls During Puberty
Puberty can be a tough journey for any teenager, but for ADHD girls during puberty, it comes with unique challenges that can feel overwhelming. The emotional highs and lows, shifting…
Self-Esteem and Mental Health in ADHD Women: Challenges, Impact, and Empowering Solutions
Self-esteem challenges are common for ADHD women, but they are often misunderstood. Many women grow up internalizing the belief that their struggles reflect personal flaws rather than differences in how…
Reducing ADHD Workplace Anxiety as a Neurodivergent Woman: A Guide to Self-Advocacy and Thriving at Work
Introduction ADHD workplace anxiety is a problem for many of my clients. Is it something you struggle with, too? Whether it’s looming deadlines or unclear instructions, the workplace can quickly…