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Hello, !
Happy first day of March!
I'm writing today in part because I would like to let you know about a free online "event" for parents and others supporting children with ADHD. The event starts tomorrow, Monday, March 2, and runs through March 16. The event is called the ADHD Tool Box 2. Sorry for the short notice! I
just signed up today myself and thought you might like the same opportunity.
My other reason for writing today is to briefly describe the second in the alphabetical list of twenty-four VIA Character Strengths - Bravery. Several weeks ago we looked at the first strength - Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence. Have you begun to notice where that shows up in your life and experience? Now it's
time to be on the lookout for Bravery!
I wanted you to be the first to know that a very powerful and valuable FREE resource will be available to you starting on March 2, 2020.
It’s called The ADHD Toolbox 2, and this free video series is packed with tools, strategies, and free gifts from various experts in the field of ADHD, including myself.
This resource is a must have for any adults, parents, or teachers who have ADHD, or work with children or teens that have ADHD, autism, Asperger’s, sensory disorder or any other behavioral or learning challenges.
There are 30 experts featured in The ADHD Toolbox 2, and availability is limited.
Here are some of the topics that will be covered in the video interviews:
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Strategies that dramatically improve behavioral meltdowns in school and at home
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Special challenges women face, especially moms, and how to meet them peacefully
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How supplements can change behavior, or not
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Develop your child’s brain to transform ADHD behaviors
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Is Homeschooling effective for children with ADHD
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How to improve social skills with ADHD
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Productivity and motivational strategies that work
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The new mindset around ADHD, and how to adopt it
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The freedom approach to thriving with ADHD
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What are the best podcasts, websites, and other resources for ADHD
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How ADHD just might be your greatest advantage
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The shocking statistics about what happens when ADHD is not managed, and how to avoid it
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And much more!
Imagine being able to sit front row and listen to the top experts in the field of ADHD giving you advice about your future, or your child and his or her future. That would be empowering and invaluable!
Once again, this is a link where you can sign up to receive an email every morning for 15 days starting tomorrow, each email providing access to two, 30-minute videos by experts in the field of ADHD. You will have 48 hours in which to view each video free of charge!
Bravery
What does the word “Bravery” bring to mind? Indiana Jones or some superhero? Or perhaps something a little less cinematic, like public speaking? The folks at the VIA Institute for Character say this about bravery:
“To be brave is to face your challenges, threats, or difficulties. It involves valuing a goal or conviction and acting upon it, whether popular or not. A central element involves facing – rather than avoiding –
fears.
“There are three types of bravery (an individual may possess one of these or a combination):
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Physical bravery (e.g., firefighters, police officers, soldiers)
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Psychological bravery (e.g., facing painful aspects of oneself)
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Moral bravery (e.g., speaking up for what’s right, even if it’s an unfavorable opinion to a group)”
Since ADHD brains tend
to be under-stimulated, a fast-paced environment that involves some element of risk or danger and that requires Bravery is appealing to many ADDers. In an article on Healthline, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, a clinical psychotherapist and assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University, is quoted as saying: “People with ADHD tend to work well in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, like that of an emergency room or
ambulance.” Is a fast-paced, highly intense environment one place where bravery shows up in your life?
Or do you experience Bravery when honestly facing painful aspects of yourself or perhaps when you are choosing to speak up for
what is right, even though it is unpopular? Perhaps you experience all three types mentioned in VIA's definition.
Notice your strengths! Bravery is one you have, since we have all twenty-four character strengths listed by VIA. Do you appreciate your Bravery when you express it? Might you want to strengthen it? You could choose to be a little curious by asking, "Where might I find new opportunities to express Bravery?" It
doesn’t have to be in a huge, glamorous event, since tiny, quiet steps are often our best route to a goal. Have fun exploring your opportunities!
The next strength we’ll explore is Creativity!
If you are interested in the ADHD Tool Box 2, sign up, and you should receive access to the first two talks tomorrow morning!
Warmly,
Linda
Linda Swanson, MA, PCC, PCAC
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