Children with ADHD face more trauma and attacks on self-esteem than their neurotypical peers. Susan Bauerfeld, Ph.D., explains why, and introduces a type of therapy that's especially helpful to people who experience trauma: Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
ADHD and Trauma: Additional Resources
- How Trauma and Chronic Stress Affect Developing Brains
- Does Trauma Cause ADHD? And Vice Versa?
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Help Explain the Depression – ADHD Link
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #548 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-heal-from-trauma-internal-family-systems/
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