78: How to Regulate with ADHD When Tips and Tricks Don't Work

You've been told to take a deep breath and get regulated, and it didn't stick, so you're stuck wondering what you're missing. If tips and tricks have stopped working, this episode is for you.

I get into why nervous system regulation for ADHD isn't one action but three layers stacked together: the body, the mind, and behavior, and why skipping straight to behavior is where most people get stuck. I walk through the ADHD fight-or-flight response, whether meditation really helps, and what healing from chronic dysregulation requires when a single breath isn't enough.

For therapists, counselors, psychologists, doctors, coaches, social workers, and occupational therapists working with ADHDers who have been leaning on coping tools and external strategies without seeing the shift stick. I'm hosting a free ADHD Regulation Method training on September 21st, where we'll dive into how to do this work with your clients.

00:00 – What Does ADHD Regulation Really Mean?

05:58 – True ADHD Regulation: Nervous System Retraining

07:09 – Step 1: Teaching Your Body Safety

03:35 – The Limits of Routines, Yoga, and Meditation

22:14 – Recognizing Physical Signs of Dysregulation

Check out the show notes and other resources at https://jennafree.com/blog/how-to-regulate-with-adhd-when-tips-and-tricks-dont-work

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