🎧Emotional dysregulation as a key component of ADHD

Understanding that emotional dysregulation is a brain-related symptom in individuals with ADHD can counter shame and offer hope. Counselling psychologist Ronel Carver discusses ADHD and its effects, executive functioning deficit, emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria. Concerning ADHD and emotional dysregulation, she highlights different treatment options - particularly BWRT, which changes neural pathways to elicit a preferred response. Ronel outlines the advantages of addressing challenges with brain-based therapy.

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In ep. 230 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, counselling psychologist Ronel Carver considers

• neurodivergent conditions, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: usually conditions people are born with which can’t be prevented or cured, but can be managed well

•  the 2 types of ADHD: 1 inattentive, involving attention and concentration challenges and

  2 combined, involving attention, concentration, hyperactivity and impulsivity

• checklist of common symptoms, including forgetfulness, overwhelm, procrastination, low frustration tolerance, racing thoughts, poor sense of time, restlessness and impatience

• co-morbid conditions. e.g. anxiety, mood or substance disorders

• an explanation of emotional dysregulation - a brain-related symptom

•  when the brain is in overdrive or in shutdown

• how Executive Functioning deficit, associated with ADHD, affects the brain’s ability to self-regulate

• issues with regulation: life as a series of highs and lows

• individuals with ADHD who are good at masking their symptoms or challenges

• “what does your brain look like?”

• rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) - intense emotional pain triggered by real or perceived rejection, criticism, punishment, setback or failure

• the bedrock of treatment: proper assessment by a trained psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist or developmental pediatrician

• medical and non-medical treatment options

•  medication: yes or no?

• BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy (BWRT), based on neuroscience

• advantages of BWRT, including working with the part of the brain where the dysregulation happens, even before you’re aware of it

• what to expect from a BWRT session

• addressing the triggers linked to an individual’s emotional dysregulation

• whether this involves a long-term intervention

• whether BWRT involves a long-term intervention

• advice for the parents of children with ADHD.

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Ronel explains why feeling out of control can lead to learned helplessness or hyper-independence, and what to do if you recognise these patterns.

Listen to clinical psychologist Rafiq Lockhat’s introduction to what BWRT® is and what it can do.

Lees ook ‘n Afrikaanse artikel oor Brainworking® Recursive Therapy.

About Ronel

Ronel Carver is a counselling psychologist at WestPsych Psychologists in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. She works with children, teenagers, couples and families, doing therapy and assessment work across a broad range of problems. Ronel is passionate about working from a brain-based theoretical framework and uses BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy.

Website: https://www.westpsych.com/

Tel./Whatsapp number: 061 492 5714 - also for bookings

Facebook: Westpsych Psychologists

Email: appointment@westpsych.com

On BWRT:

Google “Youtube BWRT in 2” to watch a short animation on BWRT®

Find a BWRT® practitioner near you by visiting https://bwrtsa.co.za/ and clicking on “Find a practitioner” or going to https://www.bwrt-professionals.com/

More information at http://www.bwrt.org/ or Facebook: BrainWorking Recursive Therapy SA

The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Player FM and Iono.fm – I hope you’ll subscribe!

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Wellness coach Marina Wildt explains how ADHD presents differently in men and women, which is why women often remain undiagnosed.

Read how Terence Watts’ surprising background prepared him for “discovering” BWRT® and of the many things close to his heart. With personal photographs.

If you’re a wellness expert looking to expand your authority and reach, you’re invited to visit https://www.mariettesnyman.co.za/services

You can also listen to psychologist Hannelie Spies who explainshow young adults with ADHD can benefit from BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy and coaching to improve Executive Functioning.

Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman

Thumbnail image: Unsplash. Model used

Photograph of Ronel Carver: supplied