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 What do we do when we are buried?I am writing to you all from my home in Arlington, Massachusetts, where we have been given three to four feet of snow over the past two weeks. As I look out my windows now, the snow is drifted in places higher than I am, and I am six feet. When I let my dog, Ziggy, a Jack Russell who has ADD for sure, outside, he instantly sinks down, invisible under the snow, until, like the Phoenix, he bounds up and leaps around the yard, jubilant to have a new type of playground. He can't find his usual spots to make his deposits, so, imaginative fellow that he is, he marks out new spots. Little does he know, they will soon be snowed over as well. There's a metaphor or two in here. What do we do when we are buried? I've been reading Joan Chittister lately. I recommend her highly. She is a Catholic nun, but she writes for everyone about life's deeper matters. She writes about living in uncertainty, about needing faith in possibility more than in additional data, as we grapple with what we must grapple with. I've had a lot to grapple with this month; perhaps some of you have as well. Life does offer up difficulties and unpleasant surprises on a fairly regular basis.....
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NJ, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest - When You Worry About the Child You Love April 15
Northshore Education Consortium, Wakefield MA - The Management of ADHD at School: A Strength-based Approach. Dr. Hallowell will speak at the Third Annual Behavioral Health Conference April 22
Chicago, The James Tyree Community Center, Unwrapping the Gifts. July 13-17
Glen Arbor, MI, ADHD Summer CampAugust 10-14
Cape Cod, MA, Cape Cod Institute, Unwrapping the Gifts: A Strength-Based Approach to ADHD Across the Life Span Reduced tuition applies until March 1st.Sept 28 - Oct 3
UK, ADDSpark, Mastering ADHD for a Life Long Success.
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February 12
3-3:45pm EST (8-8:45pm UK) Live interview with Dr. Hallowell at radioverulam.com - listen from anywhere in the world by clicking the 'listen now' button. The interview will be available via podcast with free download on itunes. September 28-October 3
Dr. Hallowell workshop: Mastering ADHD for Life Long Success. Register interest at ADDSparkThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK) reviewed Delivered from Distraction at Work, saying, "Hallowell has sensible advice, and infuses his narrative style with deep knowledge and medical rigour."
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The ADHD Effect In-Depth Couples Seminar: This 8-week phone seminar has helped many ADHD-impacted couples turn their 'stuck' relationship around. Highly recommended by past participants. Begins February 17th.
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Q: I have such a hard time managing my addiction to the Internet. This is especially hard since I am required to use it at work. Should I tell my boss and colleagues about my problem, or would that be a career-killer?
A: Who doesn't have a bad internet habit? You can suggest that the group as a whole needs to take this seriously and give each other permission to set boundaries. I would NOT use the word addiction, as that might scare people. But do get help (as from my book Driven to Distraction at Work).
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Dr. Hallowell in Seattle, WA March 11 -Dr. Hallowell will be speaking at the Seattle Town Hall on the strength-based approach to ADHD. Register here.
Report Card Panic: Dipping Grades, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem - Immediate Academic Rescue
Emergency Academic Recovery Services (EARS) was developed a fter years of training middle school to college age students on how to ramp up their school performance in ridiculously short periods of time. Often times, the problems center around one's executive functioning -- planning, organizing, initiating, emotional regulation, working memory, inhibition and the ability to shift between tasks and emotional states.
How does EARS work? Together we create a plan and get to work immediately - The first in-person visit is to get to know your student's helpful traits and past successes, study recent testing and teacher reports, identify areas of concern and set a course for action. Together we create a plan and get to work immediately. Regular follow-up sessions can be in person, by phone or Skype. All that's needed is a supportive parent or caregiver, and a cooperative, trustworthy student who is "change-ready" and eager for a positive approach to solving problems and making new habits. Contact Rebecca for a free inquiry at 978 287 0810 or 978 255 1817.
A Faster, More Effective Way to Manage Anxiety The Heartmath EmWave biofeedback helps children and adults manage anxiety and increase personal balance and resilience in less time than meditation and mindfulness. Call the Hallowell Sudbury Center at 978 287 0810 to learn more. CALM AND CONNECTED: Parenting Kids with ADHD� - Parent Training is recognized as a crucial part of treatment for children with ADHD. Using a combination of education and coaching, this workshop will help you develop specific tools, techniques and strategies. Consists of 7 weekly 1.5hr sessions at Hallowell Todaro Seattle Center. Call (206) 420- 7345 or email info@hallowelltodarocenter.org to learn more and register. (Copyright � 2009 Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, PTS Coaching) Summer ADHD Camp - Save The Date! Make plans now for the whole family. July 13 - 17, 2015 at The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor Michigan, $975 per person. For families with children between 10-18 years old. More details coming soon.
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Dr. Hallowell In the News
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Dr. Hallowell's In-Depth Interview with Boston WCVB's The Chronicle
Dr. Hallowell describes how ADHD can:
- Take a toll on marriage here
- Be a blessing here
- Pose serious risks here
- Help adults when they discover they have ADHD here.
Dr. Hallowell Discusses ADT, ADHD and Driven to Distraction at Work - Download the interview with Stu Taylor of "Your Company on Radio" here. Dr. Hallowell Explains the Free New Program for Parents of Children with Special Needs - The Coffee Klatch interviewed Dr. Hallowell on this amazing online program that provides support for parents. Here the radio interview at The Coffee Klatch. Learning and ADHD - Dr. Hallowell offers helpful tips for teachers and students dealing with ADHD, in this guest post on Landmark 360's blog. Never Worry Alone - Dr. Hallowell explains how worry can be toxic, especially when you do it alone in this New York Magazine article. Do You Have Difficulty Sustaining Lengthy Attention at Work? Well, you're not alone. Check out Dr. Hallowell's interview with Forbes for some tips on how manage these workplace distractions. What Drives You to Distraction in the Workplace? Check out my interview with Fast Company to learn how to cut your dependency on the Internet and rein in multitasking. The ADT Trait Seems to Help us Deal with the Stresses of our Life ... Until it Doesn't - Distractions are likely to grow exponentially. Dr. Hallowell explains how to manage your workplace environment in The Globe and Mail.
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Dr. Hallowell Likes
 InventiveLabs is accepting applications for the next team of bright young people who think & learn differently! Read more in the Boston Business Journal.
Dr. Keevil, Psy.D., on ADHD - He is from our Sudbury center and speaks frankly and openly with Alexis Avila of Preppedpolished about ADHD. Check out this excellent Podcast.
 "Music engineered not to engage the listener. Amazingly, if you listen to this music while, say writing, your focus improves significantly. I now swear by it." Dr. Hallowell. focusatwill.com. Sanity School for Parents of kids with ADHD - If you're looking for some help managing life with your kids with ADHD, here's a terrific resource I recommend: Sanity School. In 6 classes, you can find Confidence & Calm with ImpactADHD.
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