Protect yourself from toxic postivity | Kristen McClure Therapist
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW
Toxic positivity is the idea that you must demand a positive attitude from yourself or others in the face of all circumstances and that this is the solution to difficult…
January 2022
ADHD and depression
ADHD and Depression: Understanding the Connection Introduction Women who struggle with ADD or ADHD are at high risk for depression. They are twice as likely as men who have ADHD…
Social Media and Anxiety
Are your News and Social Media Habits Causing you Anxiety and Depression? Many of my clients tell me they feel responsible for staying informed about world events. Their social media…
ADHD Relationship Quiz
ADHD Relationship Quiz for Women: Should You Stay or End It? Navigating relationships can be particularly challenging for women with ADHD, who might often find themselves in the role of…
Signs of Emotional Abuse for ADHD Women: Recognize and Protect Yourself
Are you a woman with ADHD who feels like something is off in your relationship, but you can't quite figure out what it is? Signs of Emotional abuse can be…
Assertiveness for ADHD Women
Why Assertiveness is Essential for ADHD Women Assertiveness helps ADHD women face unique challenges that impact their personal and professional lives. Developing assertiveness—confidently and respectfully expressing needs, feelings, and rights—is…
What Being Assertive Means
What does Assertive Mean? The interpersonal skill of assertiveness is one that is complicated and challenging. Despite the fact that it is the most effective way to get our needs…
Learning how to use cognitive defusion to reduce stress
Understanding Cognitive Defusion Anxiety and Fusion Understanding fusion helps us understand cognitive defusion. People who have anxiety are more likely to become fused with their thoughts, emotions, and experiences than…
ADHD and Workplace Gaslighting Tactics
Navigating Workplace Gaslighting Tactics as Women with ADHD ✨ In today's fast-paced business environment, the manipulative approach of workplace gaslighting has become a significant concern. This method demands more work…
ADHD and Physical Illness: Exploring the Overlooked Connection
ADHD and Physical Illness: Exploring the Overlooked Connection Introduction: The Overlooked Link Between ADHD, Hormones, and Chronic Stress For women with ADHD, chronic stress isn’t just about managing daily tasks—it’s…