Intense ADHD Emotions and Mindful Communication: Navigating Dysregulation with Awareness and Care

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Episode 8 on The Christina Crowe Podcast: making the invisible VISIBLE Despite is absence from the DSM diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for anyone who lives with … Read more

The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the Invisible VISIBLE, Neurodivergent-Affirming Mental Health Conversations

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Today is the day! Here we are my friends! It’s Podcast Launch Day.  For a long time, I have been asked when I might put out a podcast. I was … Read more

Healing in Our Own Words: A Black Therapist’s Guide to Mental Wellness in the BIPOC Community

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By Carol Benjamin, RP February is Black History Month, and the 2022 theme is ‘Black Wellness.’ We, at DaLD, would like to honour Black people everywhere and celebrate the contribution … Read more

Building the Village: Strengthening Maternal Mental Health Through Supportive Connections

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By: Julia D’Addurno, Registered Psychotherapist There is great emphasis put on physical healthcare for expectant mothers during the perinatal period, focused on achieving optimal health, assessing risks for the mother … Read more

ADHD & Polyvagal Theory: Understanding the Connection Between ADHD, Trauma, and Nervous System Regulation

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By: Christina Crowe, Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor This post was inspired by a question from our social media audience, and is shared here because it is becoming an increasingly popular … Read more

How an ADHD Diagnosis Can Transform Family Life: Healing, Insight, and Connection

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By: Sabrina Belo, Clinical Counsellor, Certified Conscious Method Parenting Coach It’s interesting to bear witness to the incredible change in the dynamics of our families, when parents shift their thoughts from fear … Read more