Category: Self Help

Introducing A Journey to a Valiant Mind: A Guide to Navigating ADHD with Resilience, Self-Compassion, and Empowerment

I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my debut book, A Journey to a Valiant Mind: Navigating ADHD Towards Resilience, Self-Compassion, and Empowerment, scheduled for publication in March 2025. This book is more than just a personal accomplishment—it’s a deeply meaningful project born from years of experience and passion. As a Licensed Professional Counselor,…

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Navigating Time Blindness: Understanding and Coping with ADHD and Time Perception

At Valiant Minds Counseling, we understand that individuals with ADHD may struggle with a concept known as “time blindness”. This refers to the difficulty that individuals with ADHD may have in accurately perceiving and planning for the passage of time. As a result, individuals with ADHD may have difficulty with time management, planning, and completing…

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Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Personalization

Cognitive distortion is a term used to describe the ways in which our mind can misinterpret and twist information in a way that can lead to negative thoughts and emotions. One common cognitive distortion is personalization, which is when people take personal offense to the actions or comments of others. Personalization can manifest in a…

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The ultimate list of ADHD podcasts

Valiant Minds Counseling recommends the following ADHD podcast channels for those looking to learn more about ADHD and related topics: Taking Control: The ADHD podcast Full transcripts are available on takecontroladhd.com Hosts: Nikki Kinzer, a certified coach and online course creator; Pete Wright, a broadcaster and ‘tech geek’ Perfect for people who: appreciate light humor; enjoy conversational interviews…

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Overcoming Anxiety and Depression: Taking Back Control When You Feel Like Giving Up

‍ Image Source: FreeImages‍ It can feel like your mind is a prison, and you’re the only one with the key to unlock the door. Anxiety and depression can be incredibly daunting and overwhelming, making it seem like you’ll never be able to break free. But the truth is, you don’t have to live like…

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3 Keys to Happiness in Daily Life

It doesn’t take a whole new routine to instill a dose of happiness into your day—but it does take a little self awareness. 1. Be grateful for the good & the bad. Research shows, grateful people are happy people. It’s also important to understand that happiness is not the absence of negative feelings. Gratitude is…

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