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ADHD & Joy
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PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHD...
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can be a confusing and isolating experience. You feel judged by family, friends and the school community. You find yourself envious of friends with neuro-typical children. And there may be days where your guilt as a parent is overwhelming and your exhaustion is unbearable.
I’m a psychotherapist and mom of three kids who make up a fabulous cocktail of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Auditory processing. If there is one thing to know about me: I get it. The exhaustion. The confusion. The fear, the envy. The GUILT. Oh, and did I mention the exhaustion? I’ve been to that dark place where my children were so annoying, so defiant, that I didn’t even like them and wanted desperately to run off to a tropical island alone. This wasn’t what I signed up for! But, the other thing to know about me is: I found my way. With love, compassion and a bit of humor. My children are grown, successful and—I like them. I can help you find your way too. |
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IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO PARENT YOUR ADHD CHILD
MY ON-DEMAND PROGRAM CAN HELP
FOR LESS
THAN THE COST OF ONE PRIVATE SESSION!
20 Quick, Effective Lessons for creating the relationship you want with your ADHD child--all while getting the behavior you need.
"The first-line treatment for young children with ADHD is Parent Behavior Therapy."
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Testimonials
“"Yours was the best parenting advice I have ever received all wrapped up into one hour...thank you for what you are doing to help us as parents. I have often felt such loss of hope, you have made me realize how much of this journey is up to me as the parent. I can't give up now!” -K.P.
“Merriam was an interesting and accomplished speaker, and it meant so much to me that she shared stories from her own life. I really loved her practical, step-by-step directions on how to address problem behavior. I will definitely be sharing the webinar with my husband and my colleagues.”
“You made me as a parent and professional so emotional, but in a good way! I was so engaged. Thank you for your time and expertise!” - M.M.
"Literally crying right now, feeling so heard, understood & related to...being diagnosed w/ ADHD as an adult & now trying to raise my own ADHD kids, I'm just trying to do right by them & myself and this talk is SO AMAZING!" C.
"I want to thank you SO MUCH for your time and advice today.... this is the first concrete, specific and actionable advice we have gotten on how to handle our daughter. Above all, everything you explained makes total sense and we have a much better idea what is going on in our little girl's brain. For the first time in a long time I feel hopeful that we can change course and make things better." M.G.
“Merriam was an interesting and accomplished speaker, and it meant so much to me that she shared stories from her own life. I really loved her practical, step-by-step directions on how to address problem behavior. I will definitely be sharing the webinar with my husband and my colleagues.”
“You made me as a parent and professional so emotional, but in a good way! I was so engaged. Thank you for your time and expertise!” - M.M.
"Literally crying right now, feeling so heard, understood & related to...being diagnosed w/ ADHD as an adult & now trying to raise my own ADHD kids, I'm just trying to do right by them & myself and this talk is SO AMAZING!" C.
"I want to thank you SO MUCH for your time and advice today.... this is the first concrete, specific and actionable advice we have gotten on how to handle our daughter. Above all, everything you explained makes total sense and we have a much better idea what is going on in our little girl's brain. For the first time in a long time I feel hopeful that we can change course and make things better." M.G.
ARE YOU A TEACHER OR LIBRARIAN?
Book me for a school visit, live or via Zoom!
My author visits to your class are lively and informative.
Consider a staff in-service on
ADHD in the Classroom.
Contact me:
Merriam@focalpointfamily.com
My author visits to your class are lively and informative.
Consider a staff in-service on
ADHD in the Classroom.
Contact me:
Merriam@focalpointfamily.com
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As a specialist in neurodevelopmental disorders......I help you with the complexities of diagnosing, understanding & parenting your child. Using an evidenced-base approach, I will help you change your child's difficult behaviors by adjusting parenting reactions. This is an active, collaborative therapy and can be in consult with your family care physician and child's school.
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Small adjustments in parenting can cause major differences in a child's social and physical environment, resulting in a better family dynamic.
More importantly, I help you parent with joy, laughter & patience. It's the SECRET to keeping your sanity with ADHD.
Individual Adult Therapy
My ApproachResearch has shown that aside from medication, certain things positively impact ADHD symptoms: behavior therapy, a mindfulness practice, yoga, martial arts and a healthy diet and exercise. Where possible, we will devise a weekly plan that incorporates a blend of the above to create the most impact for you.
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Solution-Focused TherapyI am a licensed psychotherapist. I have specialized training in Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specifically a type called Solution-Focused Therapy, which guides us to discover collaboratively what works for you, and enhance and generalize it, rather than to focus on where things go wrong.
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How does it work?We will create a concise, clear, immediate plan of action, and collaborate on solutions to meet your individual needs. We will meet virtually as frequently as you need- weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
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