Comments on: ThoughtBuster: Busting Black-and-White Thought Patterns

By: Stefanie F.

Stefanie F. — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 16:07:30 +0000

We’re never to old to change. I have a daughter who is 8 and more than ever I realize I need to change for myself but also for her. She will learn that we’re all growing and can all work towards a goal – no matter what age. You can do it! We both can

By: diane berg

diane berg — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:22:59 +0000

Wow this is so me,y whole life. Even as of today getting turned down for a job I really wanted saying I should have never went into the military I should have gone to college. I’m a screw up, I can’t do anything right. My daughter who is 7 shows black and white thinking
so other than these four steps what ca. Be done? I feel like I’m too old to change and nothing no matter how hard I try is going to get better

By: Penny Williams

Penny Williams — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:50:46 +0000

“…when one views the world in absolutes.”

My son just had one of his very worst days yesterday. He revealed that he thinks he’s depressed and has been a long time. The entire day he talked only in absolutes: “I have no purpose, I’m bad at everything, I annoy everyone…” His therapist was shocked to see him without his “sparkle” that she’s grown to love and look forward to.

A friend shared this article with me today and it was exactly what I needed! My son is a very concrete thinker (terrible with apologies and reading between the lines, needs exact time — not rounded off, etc.). I never related it to his self-esteem and emotions, but of course it crosses those boundaries. What a great insight I so desperately needed.

We will work on implementing the 4 action items. I know it will take time, but we will spark some improvement.

Penny Williams
Author of “What to Expect When Parenting Children with ADHD” and “Boy Without Instructions”
Parent of 2e teen with ADHD, autism, and LDs
ParentingADHDandAutism.com