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High-Performing Adults with ADHD: How to Manage ADHD at Work
How to Manage ADHD at Work: 7 Proven Strategies That Can Support Your Professional Success A 42-year-old executive in New York City came to see me several months after being promoted to lead a large division of a global healthcare company. She was now managing more than 150 employees, traveling regularly for work, and trying to stay engaged with … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD Psychiatrist in New York and New Jersey: What to Expect from Diagnosis to Treatment
What an Adult ADHD Psychiatrist in New York or New Jersey Can Help You With If you're an adult in New York or New Jersey looking for an experienced ADHD psychiatrist, you're not alone. Many professionals seek support from an adult ADHD psychiatrist in New York to better manage focus, energy, and motivation. As an adult ADHD NYC psychiatrist with … [Read more...]
Even Top Performers Struggle with Negative Thoughts—Here’s How to Take Control
7 Proven Strategies to Overcome Negative Thoughts and Maximize Your Performance Negative thoughts can be subtle but powerful disruptors of leadership, performance, and decision-making. Even among the most successful professionals, they often take the form of quiet doubts, harsh self-criticism, or a sense of impending failure. Left unaddressed, … [Read more...]
Brain Fog or ADHD? Understanding the Causes and Treatments*
When ADHD Isn’t the Answer: A Case Study Lisa**, a 57-year-old marketing executive, sat in my office convinced she had adult ADHD. Over the past nine years, she had noticed a slow but steady decline in her ability to focus. Emails that once took minutes to write now felt like a struggle. She frequently lost her train of thought mid-conversation … [Read more...]
How to Win at Leadership: The SCARF Model’s Secret to Influence and Growth
James* was a high-level executive in a competitive industry. He had built his career on intelligence and determination, but as he set his sights on a promotion to the C-suite, he found himself struggling with a challenge he hadn’t anticipated: communication. Despite his expertise, his interactions with colleagues often left them … [Read more...]
How Schema Therapy Could Benefit the Workplace
Schema therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals recognize and change deeply ingrained patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior that were shaped early in life. These patterns, known as schemas, influence how people perceive themselves, others, and the world around them. In the workplace, these unconscious beliefs … [Read more...]
Compassion-Focused Parent Training
By Dr. Adam S. Weissman www.childfamilyinstitute.com Overview Compassionate Parent Training or Compassion-Focused Parent Training combines the most evidence-based positive parenting strategies for child anxiety, self-esteem and behavioral challenges with compassionate, parent-centered therapy drawing from CFT, CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Achieving Your Top Goals: 5 Must Know Strategies
Introduction Many people with Adult ADHD have difficulty accomplishing some of their most valued goals. They struggle with: Prioritizing Problem-solving Time management Follow-through These challenges lead to frustration, demoralization, and anxiety. Fortunately, proven strategies can help you overcome these … [Read more...]
Overcoming Shame in Adult ADHD: The Power of Schema Therapy
Carlos*, a 35-year-old married man working in the healthcare field, has been grappling with symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for most of his life without a formal diagnosis. Despite his intelligence and potential, he consistently falls short of his expectations in both his career and personal life. However, there's … [Read more...]
What is Schema Therapy & How Will it Benefit You?
Feeling Stuck, Self-Critical, or Disconnected? Schema Therapy Can Help You Heal, Grow, and Thrive Have you ever wondered why the same frustrating patterns keep repeating in your life? Maybe you constantly push yourself but never feel like you’re doing enough. Maybe you keep choosing emotionally unavailable partners, avoid conflict … [Read more...]
Navigating Adult ADHD with Dr. Scott Shapiro – New York ADHD Center
Navigating Adult ADHD with Dr. Scott Shapiro Podcast #75 — Doorknob Comments doorknobcomments.com Apple Podcast Navigating Adult ADHD with Dr. Scott Shapiro … [Read more...]
ADHD Treatment- Why Are We Missing the Diagnosis? Adult ADHD Medications + Adult ADHD Diagnosis + Adult ADHD Treatment
I sometimes wonder if the fear of diagnosing adult ADHD would exist if treatment didn't involve stimulants. Many people question the legitimacy of adult ADHD as a diagnosis. Some clinicians believe it is over diagnosed and that stimulants are overprescribed. Psychiatrists often worry about being labeled as doctors who “overprescribe.” While … [Read more...]
ADHD Treatment Shortage – 5 Strategies to Help You Find Your Treatments*
The medical field faces problems with accessing various medications, including an ADHD treatment shortage. As a psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in New York City, I understand the challenges and frustrations this shortage causes for both patients and providers. I … [Read more...]
Under-diagnosed ADHD – Under-Represented Populations Including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ People: The Need for Improved Access to Care and Treatment- Help for Adult ADHD
Under-diagnosis in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ individuals and other people, often face significant barriers to receiving an effective assessment and treatment for adult ADHD. Therefore, this article discusses reasons for under-diagnosis, impact of cultural biases, limitations to access for treatment, and potential … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Managing Anger: A Guide to Finding Peace at Work
Anger is an emotion that we all experience from time to time, and the workplace is no exception. In today's fast-paced and often stressful professional environments, it's common to encounter situations that trigger anger. However, how we handle that anger can significantly impact our work relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. In this … [Read more...]
The Latest Research on Psychedelics and Ketamine for Treating Psychiatric Issues
There has been a growing interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics and ketamine for treating psychiatric issues such as depression, alcohol use disorder, and PTSD. This emerging field of research has shown promising results, but it is essential to approach these findings with caution and an understanding of the … [Read more...]
Break Free from Limiting Beliefs: Schema Therapy’s Secret to Executive Success and Transformational Leadership
In the professional development journey, our beliefs and thought patterns, called schemas, often significantly determine our success. Schema Therapy, a groundbreaking psychological approach, offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing these deep-seated patterns that can hinder progress. Beyond understanding, Schema Therapy … [Read more...]
Do You Struggle With ADHD and Shame? Seven strategies for overcoming shame and embracing life with adult ADHD.
Living with adult ADHD can be challenging, and one often overlooked aspect of the condition is the experience of shame. Shame can create a constant internal battle and hinder individuals from reaching their full potential. However, understanding the nature of shame and implementing effective strategies can help you overcome it and lead a fulfilling … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD: 7 Strategies to Improve Your Attention to Detail
People with ADHD often struggle with attention to detail. The feedback they sometimes receive is that they need to be more careful, meticulous, or precise. In this article, I am going to discuss 7 key strategies to improve your attention to detail in order for your to become … [Read more...]
Best Teaching Practices and Adult ADHD: 5 Highly Effective Strategies for the Classroom + Work Environment
As an experienced psychiatrist specializing in helping adults ADHD to acquire new information and skills, I understand the unique challenges they face. My approach incorporates five proven strategies that personalize learning for individuals with ADHD and other learning challenges.. These strategies can help you as a teacher or instructor with … [Read more...]
Thriving in Professional Life: Unraveling the 7 Most Challenging Aspects of Executive Function
Executive function plays a crucial role in our ability to succeed in various domains of life, including the professional realm. For individuals with ADHD, the challenges associated with executive function can be particularly pronounced. In this article, we will explore the interplay between executive function and ADHD, focusing on the seven most … [Read more...]
ADHD and Insomnia – What You Need to Know
Insomnia is more common in adults with ADHD, including difficulty falling asleep, sleep apnea, and interrupted sleep. Poor sleep may exacerbate the symptoms of adult ADHD and is important to address for the best outcomes. Often, working with a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD can help you with both the ADHD and the insomnia. Impact of … [Read more...]
Online Therapy Skype and Video
NOW! Dr. Shapiro is providing online treatment - Skype + Video + Phone. Call today! 212-631-8010 … [Read more...]
ADHD and Procrastinate? 6 Proven Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
If ADHD is causing you to procrastinate, here are 6 effective strategies that can help you manage the thought patterns underlying your work avoidance and develop concrete methods for meeting your work goals. 1. Break down projects into smaller tasks. If you have been procrastinating a sales presentation, writing “create sales … [Read more...]