The diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger’s Syndrome have been coming up frequently lately among people I see, so I thought I would write a blog post with information on the subject. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is classified as a Developmental Condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which …
Mindfulness is the act of living in the present moment, in all its fullness, without attachment or judgement. It is often hard to be mindful as we go about our day-to-day lives in today’s society, especially if you have depression, anxiety or trauma symptoms. I have been taught that there are two types of mindfulness: …
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was created by Marsha Linehan, PhD for treatment of people who felt that their lives were not worth living. DBT is the gold standard of therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and the skills it lays out have also been found to be helpful for many mood and anxiety disorders as …
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Here is a collection of resources for people with ADHD, including advocacy organizations, podcasts, resources for parents, resources for women, influential blogs, and information about how to find a professional organizer or an ADHD coach. ADHD Associations and Forums Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD) ADHD Awareness Month …
So, you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or C-PTSD (Complicated PTSD), now what? Here are a few reputable websites about the disease, as well as a very brief introduction to trauma-informed modalities to treat PTSD and C-PTSD, and books or workbooks you might find helpful. These are all …
We know the pandemic can be hard! Sometimes you need a specialized therapist or a therapist who is not your psychiatrist. It’s hard sometimes to figure out which therapists are accepting new clients and what a therapist’s interest is. This is a list of therapists with whom Dr. Freerksen has worked closely. They are good …