Resources for …
Resources for Anxiety
BCH Lecture: Treating Anxiety with Mind Body Medicine – Brad Fanestil, M.D.
The Way Out: A Revolutionary, scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain, by Alan Gordon with Alon Zin. I know this title refers to chronic pain; when reading this book replace pain with discomfort or anxiety. The neuroscience is the same.
Dr. Kelly McGonigal, Make Stress Your Friend
Tim Box – How to Stop Anxious About Anxiety
Resources for Support and Advocacy:
National Education Association
Resources for Local Wellness Practitioners:
Please tell any of these businesses that I referred you to them. Thank you!
Lisa Citarella, CPT, CMT, CES, Mojo Movement and Massage,415-497-1978, www.FeelTheMojo.com
Alexandra Davis, L.Ac, Dipl.Ac, MTCM, 206-992-3633, diamondstaracupucture.com
Jackie Ames, Rolfer, skyandground.com
Kelsey Morgan, Prothmia Nutrition and Wellness, 330-692-2080, www.prothymia.com
Navit Zukerman, DC, 720-295-4188, evolchiropractic.com
Paul D. Austin, DC, CCSP, DACNB, Neurological Chiropractor, 303-665-5405, austinfunctionalwellness.com
Robin Temple, MA MSW, PAIRS Master Teacher and Trainer, and Couple’s Therapist, 303-946-6030, RobinTempleTherapy.com
Stacey Phillips, Emotion Code Practioner, 720-933-8142, freshstartnow.solutions
Resources for Help With Time:
Owaves: Calendar app unlike any other. It doesn’t look like a traditional calendar, is color-coded, easy to adjust. All things the ADHD brain loves! Only available for iPhones currently but working on one for Android.
Brain Focus: For Andriod devices. Allows you to set work and break intervals for Android. Comes preset to 25-minute work sessions with 5-minute breaks and a 20-minute break after the fourth work session.
FocusTime: For iOS devices. Allows you to set work and break intervals.
Passion planners: Great planner that helps with goal setting. It is a typical planner with a twist providing a place for “infinite possibility”, a to-do list, quotes for inspiration as well as your schedule.
Revibe: Focus Tracking for students. Allows them to get back to what they want to be focusing on with a vibration no one else can hear.
TimeTimer: Displays the passage of time visually and silent until it goes off. I use one! Available as an app too!
Timeular: Time tracking made easy!
Resources for Media Distraction:
Freedom: Freedom works by disabling a computer’s internet connection for the time period you specify. When Freedom is running on your teen’s computer, he/she will not able to get online at all.
NetSanity: Netsanity allows you to have parental control over several devices both Apple and Samsung. It blocks 70+ apps and games, allows you to monitor app installs and usage and so much more.
Self-Control: With Self-Control, you can block out distracting websites for a set amount of time. It is truly customizable in terms of which sites you can block and for how long. No amount of browser restarts or computer reboots will stop it. However, rather than completely disabling the entire Internet, you can selectively decide which sites are OK or not.
Cold Turkey: Cold Turkey is specifically designed for students to help them focus and stay on track. Not only does it block common websites and programs, but you can also program it to block certain computer games as well.
Resources for being calm:
Bearaby: The best-weighted blankets.
Cacoon Hanging Chair: These chairs can be a safe place.
InSight Time: This app is #1 for helping sleep, anxiety, and stress.
Loop Earplugs: Live your life at your volume. I love mine!
Yoga Ball Chairs: Great alternative to a regular chair especially for those who tend to fidget while working.
Resources to make life easier:
Direct Mail Association: Junk mail sucks! Reduce the amount of mail you get by registering here and controlling what comes into your mailbox.
Eat 100 Foods: If you are local, Karin Eckert, Personal Chef and Cater, can assist you by cooking meals and delivering them. All you do is reheat! Yum!
Keyless Door Lock and Deadbolt Don’t want to give a key to a child or teen who loses stuff, Try this keyless deadbolt.
Klikkit: Do you lose need to be reminded to do a task but the reminder app on your phone isn’t a strategy that works for you. Level up with Klikkit.
Maids and Beyond: Sometimes we all need a hand. Cleaning is a task many don’t enjoy so it doesn’t get done. These cleaners can take care of what needs to be done. All Maids and Beyond cleaners are carefully vetted and background checked so they choose the right person to care for your home.
Pampered Chef Consultant: Want to cook yourself but need the right tools to make it fun and faster? Elayne Oligschlaeger can help you with that.
303-926-7682 Office, 303-868-9524 Cell, cookingwithelayne@comcast.net
order online 24/7 at www.pamperedchef.biz/elayne
Rena-Fi This finance company specifically helps ADHDer learn about money, and budgeting.
Websites for Students:
Case-it binders: The best all-in-one master binder on the market! My son uses one!
Delta Planners’ Student Sleeves: An oversized vinyl pouch perfect for holding student supplies.
Duo 7-Pocket Accordion File Binder: Amazon.com. An all-in-one binder that combines a 3-ring binder with an accordion folder.
LiveScribe: Special pens and paper that allow students to take notes that can be downloaded and record a lecture. And so much more!
Locker Supplies: Customizable locker shelves that help keep your student-organized.
Mark-My-Time: A bookmark-style timer for timing independent reading.
Quizlets: Quiz for study with active recall.
Presentation Boards: Three-sided tabletop display boards can be used during homework time for privacy if working in an open space.
Simply Noise, Smartphone app.
Resources for Waking Up on Time:
Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Colored Sunrise Simulation and Sunset Fading Night Light Buy it here. This is the alarm clock that I use.
