Problems

We all have them. Many of us tend to focus on them. After all, problems are what motivate people to seek professional help. But too often, I see clients who focus so much on all of their problems, that they lose sight of what they do well, their assets. As a consequence, it’s easier to become frustrated and discouraged and to lose hope. This doesn’t necessarily mean we need to work harder. It generally means we need to do something different than what we’ve tended to do. 

I have seen this particularly in those who have been diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. I do not mean to minimize the physiological components to these diagnoses. There are substantial physiological reactions  which may require medication to manage effectively. But there are also cognitive responses to our physiological reactions or limitations.

For those who identify as neurodi…