The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult

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By: Christina Crowe, RP, Cert OAMHP Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD in later adulthood often comes with a powerful mix of emotions: relief, frustration, grief, and even curiosity. For many, … Read more

The Second Reckoning: Discovering Autism After a Late ADHD Diagnosis

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By Katie Richardson, RP Christina Crowe, our chief here at Dig a Little Deeper, refers to a 2–3-year period that she calls “the reckoning” – the process of coming to … Read more

Practical advice: When ADHD and PMS collide

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By: Sarah Palozzi, Registered Psychotherapist This article aims to talk about menstruation in a gender inclusive manner since we know not all women menstruate and not all people who menstruate … Read more

The Power of Expressing Love: How Giving Opens the Heart for Authentic Connection

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By: Connie Marasco, Registered Psychotherapist  For those of you who can hear music and lyrics in your head … remember this one?  Give a little bitOh, give a little bit … Read more

Late-Diagnosed ADHD & Shame: Healing the Unseen Wounds

A person sits against a white wall, knees drawn up, wearing a black top and blue jeans. Red-painted nails peek out as hands cover their face, hinting at contemplation or distress. Perhaps its the weight of ADHD or the sting of shame that weighs heavy on their mind.

One of the most disruptive consequences of late-diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has got to be shame. *Spoiler Alert*  Whether it’s perceived or not, we have all felt the red-hot coil … Read more

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

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

A man and a child sit by the water, both dressed warmly in the spirit of conscious parenting. The child, wearing a beanie and scarf, holds a fishing rod and intently focuses on an object in his hand. The man also holds a fishing rod. Behind them, mountains and shimmering water unfold.

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