We Are Only As Sick As Our Secrets - Trauma Stigma

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We Are Only As Sick As Our Secrets - Trauma Stigma

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There is a lot of talk nowadays about how ADHD behavioural therapy is probably one of the best treatments for ADHD.certainly treating ADHD without meds is an appealing proposition. Then there are advocates of the so-called ADHD diet and others who swear by Ritalin which is an amphetamine and a powerful mind altering drug. Others swear by homeopathic remedies for ADHD as there are no side effects nor any risk of drug abuse. It is sometimes hard to know which way to turn and everybody is very persuasive. If I knew the answer, I would not be writing this article but would be sunning myself on an exotic beach !

Make a appointment right away to speak with your child’s teacher. It is best to do this in person, so do not write a note or give any details to the person at the school that schedules the appointments for you. You will want to make sure you can sit down with the teacher in a comfortable and familiar setting to discuss this important issue.

My Twitter experience felt very much like a reaction to my telling the truth about these issues our culture wants to disavow. If I as a professional am impacted, imagine how much more so this stigma impacts survivors, I was reminded. The silencing, minimizing and blaming that can occur when a survivor tries to tell their story is a whole other level of traumatization.

This experience reminded me that visibility and conversation about trauma-related topics is crucial. It is why I see blogging and using social media to be an important part of my work as a trauma therapist. By speaking out about trauma and its impact I hope to support those who must live with it and to educate those who do not yet understand.

Let us say that your ADHD child has temper tantrums and meltdowns, is aggressive, obnoxious and acts out at school. In addition he may be a defiant child and full of the victimisation syndrome which these kids often have. How do you teach them to be responsible for their actions ? That is precisely what parents learn in a behavior modification program and it is sometimes used as the only way of treating ADHD without meds, although I personally do not agree with that.

A diagnosis of attention deficit disorder does not have to be the end of the world. By educating yourself on what to expect, being flexible and open to solutions, and including your child’s teacher as part of your team, your child will feel the love and support necessary to deal with being labeled as having attention deficit disorder

Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez H.
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