Children with ADHD will display impulsiveness and will act quickly without thinking through what may or may not occur with their actions.

A child or teen that can not sit still: walks , runs , climbs , talks when others are seated or talking.

Some ADHD children begin to daydream, be unfocused , unable to focus and begins to focus on things off subject at home and at
school.

GAD generalized anxiety is characterized by exaggerated worry and tension when their is not
a lot of reason for it .

GAD can impact social interactions , academic performance , family interactions , sports, physical somatic issues, fatigue , and more.

ADHD and anxiety may impact relationships and create problems with peers. If not addressed it likely can impact a child’s sense of self and their ability to have success in life . School, family, and peers set a foundation and a spring board for a healthy mind that can achieve and create success .

Behavioral problems such as: defiance, anger, acting out, disrespect , sadness, depression, social withdrawal , drop in grades, missing school, grades dropping, physical complaints , insomnia, isolation, poor social skills, poor self esteem , poor communication skills, anxiety, fear that impedes a healthy life, grief and loss, family issues, moody or mood swings, sleep problems( lack of or too much), negative attitude and thinking all are issues that can change for a child and teen through
LifeWorks Arizona .

LifeWorks Az uses a variety of techniques to help adults , children and families facilitate desired change.

Lifeworks AZ will do an assessment to find out what areas your child or family needs help with and will create a plan to address those challenges in a strength based supportive environment that makes family and child feel comfortable .

As a single parent you bear the responsibility for shaping your child’s life. You do not have someone to bounce ideas off or someone to jump in when you need support w parenting and discipline .

Children need praise and approval even if it appears their behaviors are negative . Praising your children for following directions, putting forth an effort, being honest, making good choices on a regular basis is important .

Setting limits or boundaries is important to protect your child and to teach them healthy responsibility and development . Setting boundaries tells a child we believe he can follow directions and be a success.

Behavior modification is a great way to teach a child what is ok vs not ok. A system that reinforces or rewards healthy behavior. Helping your child become aware of healthy behaviors by charting the behavior daily helps reinforce the behavior combined w rewards for achieving their daily goal is a powerful tool.

Single parents need support and should seek help and guidance from a professional to help w challenging times . We all need support .

In the last year the suicides of several sportsmen have been linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is caused by repeated blows to the head . These repeated blows to the head can lead to depression and anger.

This condition was called ” punch drunk ” because it affected boxers however it has been linked to football , hockey, and other sports that have frequent impact on the head.

Former football star Ray Easterling shot himself after struggling to cope with dementia. The 62 year old former NFL star was in the process of suing the NFL for allegedly covering up links between football and brain injuries .

Life Works Az provides therapy and counseling to individuals with depression , anxiety , anger , ADHD , bipolar , relationship counseling in Phoenix Arizona.

There is a new movie out called Bully. The movie shows how desperate a child can be to feel accepted and to have friends.

The movie does not explore why children or teens act in inappropriate ways that victimize others .

Many Bully’s have been victimized , criticized, judged, and abused. This is no excuse to harm others.

The reality is the Bully is in great pain and needs help and the child or teen being bullied needs support , guidance , boundaries , improved self esteem and more.

David R Abrams
Life Works AZ PLLC
Lifeworksaz.com
David@Lifeworksaz.com
602 575 4030

Health is a combination of physical , mental, spiritual, and emotional health.

LifeWorks AZ provides a multifaceted approach to creating health in your life by looking at many areas of your life. It is through this assessment and specialized techniques that David Abrams helps you create desired change.

Some of the areas that LifeWorks Az helps individuals with is: reducing anxiety and feeling calm, managing depression and depressed mood to feel a greater sense of happiness , managing stress, anger management , helping create healthy relationships, creating healthy family communication skills , creating healthy social skills , building self esteem, coping w trauma from the past or present , coping w grief and loss , behavior modification, ADHD , ADD , bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and more.

LifeWorks AZ will teach you skills to feel in balance and empowered to create the life you desire.

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The Killing of an unarmed black boy age 17 has been in the front of the news. It is a tragedy for the family, his loved ones, all involved, as well as our nation.

Many questions are not answered including why this happened ? How did it begin ? Racism? Who became aggressive first? The self defense law? Many states have a law that someone can use self defense if they believe they are in danger .

It was interesting to note the man accused of second degree murder had a history of aggression . In 2005 he had to take anger management classes after he was accused of attacking an undercover officer who was attempting to arrest his friend. In another incident his girlfriend accused him of attacking her.

Anger that is not dealt with builds and builds and eventually oozes out in unhealthy ways : verbal abuse and yelling , aggression,
Inappropriate anger , violence and many other unhealthy behaviors.
Anger that us not managed impacts
your physical health, relationships, mood, work, family, and friends. Create health and happiness and balance through counseling .

LifeWorks Az provides counseling and therapy for family, adult , teen , child counseling in Phoenix Arizona and works with clients providing therapy and counseling to those from : Scottsdale , Ahwatukee, Goodyear , Peoria Az, Glendale Arizona , paradise valley Arizona , Tempe Arizona , chandler Arizona, Gilbert Arizona and valley wide .

David R Abrams
Life Works AZ PLLC
Lifeworksaz.com
David@Lifeworksaz.com
602 575 4030