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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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Sensory Sensitivities & Intimacy: How to Navigate Physical Connection
How Sensory Sensitivities Affect Intimacy Sensory sensitivities can significantly impact intimacy and physical connection in...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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ADHD and Emotional Regulation: The Intersection of Executive Functioning and Emotional Intelligence
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with difficulties in focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity....
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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The Intricate Connection Between Hyperactivity and Sleep:
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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Understanding Overwhelm: How It Leads to Panic Attacks and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
We all experience overwhelm at times, but for some people, it can spiral into a full-blown panic attack. Panic attacks are sudden,...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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Identifying Overwhelm in Neurodivergent Individuals: A Guide to Recognizing the Signs
For many neurodivergent individuals—those with conditions such as ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or others—overwhelm can be a...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Dec 27, 20244 min read
ADHD and the Struggle with Motivation: Why Even Small Tasks Like Cooking Feel Overwhelming
For individuals with ADHD, motivation to complete tasks, even small ones like cooking, can feel like an uphill battle. It’s not just a...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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Strategies to Decrease Overwhelm and for Neurodivergent Executives to Thrive in the Workplace
In the fast-paced and demanding world of executive leadership, overwhelm is a common challenge that many professionals face. For...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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Office parties are an excellent opportunity to build camaraderie and celebrate milestones. However, these events can often be...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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Helping ADHD Individuals with Emotional Intelligence Through Yoga and Meditation
In today's fast-paced work environment, emotional intelligence (EI) is an invaluable asset. It’s the ability to recognize, understand,...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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Overwhelm is a term we hear often in today’s busy world. People frequently say they feel “overwhelmed” by work, relationships, or life in...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
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For neurodivergent individuals, burnout is more than just exhaustion—it's a deep state of physical, emotional, and cognitive depletion....
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