Adult ADHD and Relationships

Adult ADHD and Relationships

Most people know that many children are diagnosed with ADHD each year—and most are familiar with the common symptoms of hyperactivity, trouble sitting still, or the “Squirrel!” form of distractibility (watch the movie Up). What many people don’t know...
Where There’s Breath, There’s Hope

Where There’s Breath, There’s Hope

Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., always loved psychology, but she was so sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, her mother often joked with her to “take it down a notch.” Agnew decided she was good at math, so she pursued a business degree and majored in...
Finding Calm in the Chaos

Finding Calm in the Chaos

We all experience moments of absolute chaos. Our emotions can overwhelm us, overriding our better instincts to resist crying, striking out, running away, screaming or saying something hurtful. As a result, we feel remorse—or even embarrassment—when our strong emotions...