Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
ADHD and anger: The bodyguard emotion
Although anger is absent from formal ADHD diagnostic criteria, it may still play an important role in emotional regulation and self-protection. Here, transactional analysis-trained therapist Hayley Watkins explores how anger and ADHD may connect, offering fresh perspectives on understanding your emotional responses.
How building autonomy, competence and connection can protect ADHDers from RSD
At Attention Allies, we know Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is a challenge for many ADHDers. Our founder Duncan E. Stafford argues that focusing on autonomy, competence, and relatedness—the three needs in self-determination theory—can build resilience against RSD’s intense emotional pain. If you live with ADHD, you may have experienced these overwhelming reactions discussed within the community.
ADHD and addiction: How alcohol masked my ADHD
Relational counsellor Becky Gant brings a personal voice to the discovery that lurking under a presenting story of addiction there might well be an ADHD diagnosis.
Your ADHD doesn’t need fixing
Relational and integrative counsellor Cat Chappell argues that it’s not ADHDers that need fixing but a variety of aspects of society and its provisions that should alter to enable those with ADHD to thrive.
Bruised/RSD
Although Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is not formally recognised as a medical diagnosis, many people with ADHD identify with its intense emotional impact. In this gut-punching poem, Jackie Fernandez captures the shame, rejection and emotional overwhelm that can shape relationships, self-esteem and everyday life for those experiencing RSD.
From the Space Race to Ritalin
Attention Allies founder, psychotherapist, counsellor and ADHD coach Duncan E. Stafford brings you an express read in which he highlights the fascinating connection that can be drawn between the Sputnik panic of 1957 and Methylphenidate.