Executive Functioning at Work: Understanding Activation and ADHD in the Workplace

a woman stands in a classroom in front of a chalkboard on which is written: Executive Functioning 101: A is for Activation

In my last newsletter, I talked about neurodivergence in the workplace and someone asked me to explain executive functioning for the people. Dear gentle reader, I do miss regular facilitating, so class is in session. Gather ‘round. A Little Brain Science (in case you never hyperfocused on it) The prefrontal cortex is the last part […]

A Therapist’s Insight: Employees & Manager Overwhelm

illustration of a person with medium-toned skin and their hands over their ears. The person is wearing a baseball cap. There are several hands outstretched towards the person, all with images of things like a clock, a wrench, a phone, a clipboard. The vibe is that these hands are demanding attention from the person.

A Tough Love™️ Letter to Managers (and Their Leaders) A therapist’s note you might want to forward to your boss. Today, I’ve got another love letter for managers, but this one leans more into Tough Love™️. Maybe some of you will even pass it along to your company’s leadership, like a note from your therapist, […]