‘ADHD for Smart-Ass Women’ and Some Changes in my Role at Work. Chapters 1-2

Here’s a story about my diagnosis of ADHD as well as some characteristics in women with ADHD. This story includes the mom effect, which is when mom’s recognize their own adhd after their child receives a diagnosis, as well as some of the criteria for each type of ADHD.

Understanding Instincts: An ADHD Therapist’s Perspective

So… should I actually trust my gut? That’s a solid question! As a mental health therapist, I rely on my instincts during the sessions I have with clients. It is imperative that I trust what I have to say; but it is even more imperative that I LISTEN to what they say, because listening toContinue reading “Understanding Instincts: An ADHD Therapist’s Perspective”

Mental Health and ADHD

Do you enjoy your job? I love my job. I’ve been trained as a mental health therapist since 1995, and have been with the private practice I’m with since 2020. I did a lot of non-profit work between ‘95 and 2018, and enjoyed lots of pieces of that as well. It has always been importantContinue reading “Mental Health and ADHD”

An Article in Voyage Dallas: Conversations with Terri Parke

Conversations with Terri Parke Here’s an article that was published in Voyage Dallas. I’m excited to be a part of it. Voyage Dallas is a magazine that publishes articles. Since I live in the North Texas area, fairly close to Dallas, I was a candidate for being included in their piece. In the article IContinue reading “An Article in Voyage Dallas: Conversations with Terri Parke”

Sunday Morning: Anthology

Books, Author, Mental HealthTherapy and Community Connections Women Write Now: Trauma Stories is available. curated by Edna J White. It’s a collection that has been in the works for a while. It includes previously published authors, newly published writers, and a story written by Ms.White. To purchase, go to Amazon, SOOPLLC, or local sites andContinue reading “Sunday Morning: Anthology”