How to Calm the ADHD Mind

by SharonHartnett | Oct 31, 2024 | Craniosacral Therapy, healing, healthy

How ADHD can be better treated with Craniosacral Therapy

ADHD is best diagnosed by a physician. Although, for those of us who have it, we probably have a good idea that we are challenged, have a difficult time with organizing, and can sometimes feel anxious or feel very self-judgmental.

ADHD can look different among different groups of people. Men have been studied more thoroughly, for example, than women. One symptom in particular that can present differently between the genders is hyperactivity. Some act out, but often women may feel more of an inner stress, and overwhelm. So it’s good to find an experienced professional to determine what is the best protocol for you to make life easier. Personally, I enjoy listening to Dr. Amen talk about the brain’s function, and how he treats ADHD. Very evidenced based.

Also, I have found that Craniosacral Therapy can be very helpful in treating ADHD as well. At first, sometimes a person on the table feels very stimulated. Closing the eyes and feeling inward may take some time. However hard this can be initially, eventually they do to quiet and learn to enjoy lying down and receiving. As they begin to trust the therapist, and allow the experience to unfold, they begin to learn how to drop down into stillness. This is very soothing to the mind and of course the body.

Craniosacral Therapy is very gentle. It is focused on the interconnectiveness of the nervous system. By relieving stress there, through working with the fluids in the craniosacral system, clients often feel more focused, sleep better, and feel better emotionally.

In my practice, I enjoy working with people who deal with ADHD and the challenges that come along with it. I understand it. I have seen positive results. It’s also a nice way to help the brain and body to relax without medication.

If you are looking for overall wellbeing, Craniosacral Therapy ought to be one of your first stops. It’s natural and powerfully effective in helping to regulate ADHD stress.

Find peace in your life.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
703 509-1792
www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

How to Surround Yourself with Healthy People

by SharonHartnett | Oct 23, 2024 | Craniosacral Therapy, healthy, mindfulness

Prioritize Healthy Friendships

For people to survive and thrive, we need to build healthy relationships. Social connection supports us in meeting our life needs and goals. Putting effort into friendships can create a lifestyle that feels fulfilling and whole. In order to surround ourselves with healthy people, we need to put some intentional energy forward.

Benefits of Developing Deep Friendships:

Having a person in your life through the lows and the highs feels supportive and balancing.
Having a friend to mirror your core essence qualities helps you to remember you inner light.
Keeps us from feeling isolated and constantly alone.
Brings about emotional support.
Builds trust and a sense of security
Boosts Self-Esteems through acceptance and positive mirroring.
Offers companionship

There are so many other pluses, it’s hard to name them all.

So how do you meet and build healthy friendships?

First ask yourself, “What do you find valuable in friendships”? Each of us appreciate different qualities. Continue with questions like, ” What does a friend mean to me? In the past, what did you find comforting and worthwhile in relatioships?

Next, put yourself into action by going out into the world doing things which you enjoy. Sometimes this feels like a risk, putting yourself out there, but it is well worth the while to feel connected and to share meaning in life.

Lastly when you add these two things together, it’s time to trust the process of building. It’s an opportunity to blend, learn and grow. How this happens it by choosing to focus on others. Ask questions. Listen. Show interest. Feel into what feel good to you. Create healthy boundaries. It’s an ondgoing process of deepening and understanding.

Healthy Friendships have a huge impact on our lives. In an age of computers and texting, it takes effort to be social. It takes effort to love. However, surrounding yourself with healthy people will teach you so much about you, and it will nourish and bring many joys to your life.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
703 509-1792