(Mass Appeal) – It’s so easy to become overwhelmed through the holiday season. Joining us to help work through the stress is Clinical Psychologist Doctor Sharon Saline.
ADDitude Mag - The Best of 2021: Must-Read Articles on ADHD
"From cutting-edge clinical research to features on mental health during the pandemic to a deep dive on social media’s impact on ADHD brains — ADDitude published no shortage of thought-provoking and insightful articles this year. Below, click through to the most riveting reads from 2021, selected by our ADDitude editors."
Includes two articles by Dr. Sharon Saline:
22 News Mass Appeal: Managing your child’s separation anxiety
(Mass Appeal) – Many parents are seeing signs of separation anxiety in their children right now. Kids are justifiably concerned about being apart from family members in light of COVID 19. Why is this happening and what can you do about it? Joining me today for this discussion is clinical psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline.
Intrepid Ed News: What is Metacognition and Why Does It Matter So Much?
"Do you ever wonder why neurodiverse kids struggle with evaluating their strengths or challenges, understanding how their brains work and creating steps for self-improvement? Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of your own thinking and thought processes and, as the last executive functioning skill to coalesce (in the mid to late twenties), it’s often very challenging for alternative learners. Put simply, it’s a way to manage and understand your thinking. Metacognition allows someone to connect the dots, see the big picture, monitor their work and assess their progress..."
22 News Mass Appeal: Managing screen time during the holidays
(Mass Appeal) – When kids are home from school and it’s vacation, they often default to using their devices 24/7 and that is certainly not ideal. Today we welcome Clinical Psychologist Doctor Sharon Saline, with some practical ways to manage screen time for kids.
Taking Control, The ADHD Podcast: The ADHD Therapy Experience with Dr. Sharon Saline
Dr. Sharon Saline joins Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright on Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast!
"Have you ever tried talk therapy? It can be intimidating, learning to open yourself up to a stranger, but with the right therapist, it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable for long. We’re continuing our series on ADHD interventions with Dr. Sharon Saline, psychologist and ADHD specialist. She joins to talk to you, the therapy novice, about what you can expect from therapy, what you should expect from your relationship with your therapist, and how you can make the therapy relationship thrive in support of your ADHD." Listen to the episode below, or click here to listen at TakeControlADHD.com.
Psychology Today: How to Cope with ADHD and Perfectionism
Tools to turn down the noise of self-criticism and feel "good enough" every day.
"Do you set unrealistic goals for yourself, fret about disappointing others, and compare yourself negatively to those around you? If so, you are probably like many other people with ADHD who struggle with perfectionism. At times, you may want something to be right so much that it becomes difficult to start tasks, assignments, and projects, and complete them. In other moments, the desire to do something well motivates you to give your best efforts and helps you feel proud of your work." Read the full article by Dr. Saline!
Intrepid Ed News: 4 Common Parenting Challenges and How to Overcome Them
"Just when we thought we’d turned a corner in the COVID war, the Delta variant made all of us more nervous than we might already be. It’s worrisome for parents, educators, and students — all of whom are navigating wearing masks with quality instruction, engaged learning, and safe socializing. This complicated transition back to school has been especially tough for kids with ADHD, LD, ASD, and twice-exceptionality. These neurodiverse kids, who already struggle with anxiety and emotional regulation, often become more stressed, worried, and reactive..."
Attention Talk Radio - ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the Pink Elephant Paradox
"Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a buzz phrase in the ADHD world. Is it a thing? Not a thing? And what does the pink elephant paradox have to do with it? In this show, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline on the topic. The two will have an open counterpoint conversation to bring context to the topic, provide an understanding of the role labels have in managing challenges, and discuss the issue from two perspectives - an ADHD coach and a psychologist. If the phrase “rejection sensitive dysphoria” calls you, don’t miss this insightful show." Click play below to listen to the interview, or listen at AttentionTalkRadio.com.
YourTango - The Scientific Way To Organize Your Thoughts And Get More Done
"Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of your own thinking and thought processes with the goal of improving learning and performance. Put simply, metacognition is about how to organize your thoughts, and much more. What are your thoughts and ideas? Metacognition allows you to connect the dots, see the big picture, self-evaluate and monitor, which ultimately helps you with performance and task completion."
Read the article featured on YourTango! Read the original blog post here. 
22 News Mass Appeal: Mentally preparing for the chaos that can come from family and friends
(Mass Appeal) – Thanksgiving is back this year – and you and your family may need some help mentally preparing for the chaos that comes with seeing loads of family and friends again. Here to share valuable tips is clinical psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline.
Attention Talk Radio - Perfectionism and ADHD: Obstacle or Motivation
"Got ADHD? Are you a perfectionist? Have you ever thought about what it is to be a perfectionist and if you are how to deal with it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) to get her perspective on perfectionism and ADHD. We’ll talk with her to better understand if perfectionism is an obstacle or if it's motivation and how to manage it with intent. If you've got ADHD and struggle with perfectionism, this is a show that will help you break it down into components to manage it to your benefit. Tune in for insights." Click play below to listen to the interview, or listen at AttentionTalkRadio.com.
YourTango - Social Anxiety & ADHD: How to better manage anxiety with supportive planning and preparation
"Social anxiety is a fear that people will scrutinize you in either familiar or unfamiliar social situations, and this negative judgment will have harmful effects on you. These worries about humiliation and rejection are persistent, often last six months or more, and restrict your activities, interests, and relationships."
Read the article featured on YourTango! Read the original blog post here.
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast - Episode 22: Understanding ADHD with Dr. Sharon Saline
"What do we do when our child gets an ADHD diagnosis? How do we best support a child with ADHD? As a mom of a child with ADHD, as you’ll hear in this episode, getting a diagnosis was relief and fear of the unknown all wrapped into one." Listen in as we talk about:
- What is ADHD?
- The three types of ADHD
- How to help our kids build working memory
- Why understanding extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation is important
- Dr. Sharon’s 5 C’s of ADHD parenting approach
The Normangee Star - You Are Worthy of Self-Compassion: How to Break the Habit of Internalized Criticism
“Self-compassion allows you to be good enough as you are, with your warts, with your foibles, sometimes off-balanced, sometimes more reactive than you’d like, sometimes disorganized, but fundamentally perfectly imperfect as a human being, just like everyone else.”
Dr. Saline's article "You Are Worthy of Self-Compassion: How to Break the Habit of Internalized Criticism" was featured in The Normangee Star Newspaper! It's featured in Volume 109, No.42, page 5, on October 27, 2021. Read the article, originally published by ADDitude Magazine. Subscribe to The Normangee Star Newspaper Serving Normangee, Hilltop Lakes and Surrounding Communities in Leon and Madison Counties of Texas since 1912.
COCORO MEDIA: The ADHD-Anger Connection (Japanese Translation)
COCORO MEDIA has translated Dr. Sharon Saline's Psychology Today article "The ADHD-Anger Connection: How to rein in your temper, reduce frustration, and give a genuine apology" from English to Japanese!
Click here to read the COCORO MEDIA article (Japanese). Click here the original article on Psychology Today (English).
YourTango: 4 Common Misconceptions About ADHD That Everyone Needs To Forget (Weekly Best!)
"Do you find yourself often dealing with people who don’t understand what it’s like to live with ADHD or even believe that it truly exists? Maybe it's your friend, boss, teacher, coach, or family member. ADHD misconceptions and myths negatively impact people with ADHD and those who support them, every day. When it comes to biases, judgments, and frustrations, how do you deal with them with calm and confidence?"
*Now a YourTango Experts Weekly Best: Editor's Pick!*
PsychCentral: The 10 Best Books for ADHD in 2021
"You want to learn more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You’re looking for tips on how to improve your focus. You’re interested in supporting a loved one who lives with this mental health condition. Whether you have a diagnosis or know someone who does, ADHD books can help you accomplish all of these goals and more." 
Dr. Sharon Saline's book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew, was chosen "Best for parents of kids with ADHD!"
Dr. Sharon Saline's book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew, was chosen "Best for parents of kids with ADHD!" Click here to read the PsychCentral article! Click here to learn more about Dr. Saline's book!
Attention Talk Radio - ADHD: “I’m Sorry,” a Reflexive Response
"Got ADHD? Do you lead off conversations saying you're sorry? How do such reflexive responses serve you? Do they take the pressure off? Are you always assuming you are wrong? Are you shaming yourself? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com). In the interview they talk about the "I'm sorry" response and bring a realization to your reflexive responses for you to gain awareness but, more importantly, for you to manage your life with intent. If you are sorry a lot, tune in to this insightful show." Click play below to listen to the interview, or listen at AttentionTalkRadio.com.
YourTango: The Very Best Strategies to Reduce Conflict and Increase Calmness in Your Neurodiverse Kids
"Have you ever said something to your child or teen that you wished you could take back? In the heat of the moment, it’s all too easy to let our emotions take over instead of choosing our words carefully. Most parents lose their cool at one time or another. Similarly, many neurodiverse kids and teens who struggle with impulsivity and self-regulation can say things they wish they hadn’t. Cooling down conversations once they've heated up doesn't come easy for most people."