Many people have tragedies throughout their lives including: death of loved ones, grief and loss, learning disabilities, unique parenting styles, painful events and tragedies, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, low self esteem, poor social skills, anxiety, ADHD ,ADD and more.

Individuals have a choice to see these labels as weaknesses or to work hard and focus on strengths. We all can play the poor me card. I am a victim…I had a horrible life.

The reality is we get to choose if we want to overcome our limitations. Individuals can choose to find a job even if the market is extremely challenging.

We can find a study to support why we have: ADD, ADHD, Bipolar, Addictions, Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, sadness, Poor social skills, low self esteem, anger, and more.

We can take a cocktail of medications to re-balance the brain and hit seratonin receptor sites……BUT we must work on healthy thoughts. We must work on cognitive distortions. We must choose to see the glass half full or we will always be half empty. These all take work…..and many do not want to look at their thoughts and behaviors.

Psychotherapy and counseling help those that want to change their lives and work through stress, anger,anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, ADD, ADHD, grief, sadness, behaviors( unwanted), modify behavior and reach a balance of happiness: physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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Children and teens have seen positive results with their ADHD through meditation a few times a day.

Many children and teens with ADHD suffer from: mood swings, irritability, impulsive, and disruptive behavior.

Fifty percent of children and teens aged 4-17 take medication for ADHD. An article in Natural solutions Magazine August 2009 states the medications can be physically and psychologically harmful. Side effects reported are: sleep issues, poor appetite, weight loss, mood disorders that may require further medication.

Meditation, progressive relaxation, mental imagery techniques, cog Behavioral tools, and more can help adolescents, teens, and children become productive and balanced children who can boost their self esteem and know they have the tools to cope with their ADHD or ADD for life.