Lara Honos-Webb is a licensed clinical psychologist and a leading global authority on attention deficit disorder (ADD) and depression. Her writing primarily focuses on transforming the challenges associated with ADD and depression into strengths. Her approach offers readers practical strategies and a deeper understanding of these conditions. The author aims to provide supportive and empowering resources for individuals and families.
All teens need help staying focused--in school and in life. In this book, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful "super skills" to help teen readers pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so they can achieve their goals. With this guide, teens will also learn to regulate their emotions and boost motivation, so they can be their very best.
"With chapter-by-chapter concentration on the main areas of executive functioning focus and attention, planning and organization, cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and impulse control 'Brain Hack: Life-Changing Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning' offers: An overview of executive functioning and self-assessments to identify which executive functioning areas pose your greatest challenges; explorations of the 5 core skills of executive functioning, including summaries, techniques, and brain hacks to make them stronger; real-world strategies and exercises to strengthen your executive functioning skills and apply them to everyday challenges"--Back cover
Focus on Your Strengths and Overcome ADHD Symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can strike at any time-during class, when you're listening to a friend's story, while doing homework, and did we mention during class? You might find it difficult to pay attention and sit still when your impulses are constantly tempting you to do the opposite. In The ADHD Workbook for Teens , you'll learn simple skills you can use to confidently handle school, make and keep friends, and organize and finish every project you start. This workbook helps you find out who you really are through a series of exercises and worksheets that focus on identifying your strengths and interests. Then, you'll begin using those strengths to create strategies for overcoming the ADHD-related issues you struggle with. •Learn how to calm yourself down when you feel hyperactive or impulsive•Develop plans for meeting the goals that matter to you most•Get your life under control and organize your schedule•Improve your social life by becoming a better listener and friend