ADHD and Emotion Regulation: Simple Strategies That Bring Calm
Emotional regulation can be one of the most challenging aspects of ADHD, for both adults and children. Many people describe emotions feeling more intense, harder to manage, or quicker to escalate than expected. In this video, Integrative Therapist Hannah Stebbeings explains why emotional regulation is different in ADHD, and outline three practical, everyday strategies that can help you pause and recognise what you’re feeling. You’ll also learn: • Why emotional regulation is harder with ADHD • How the ADHD brain processes emotions differently • Simple strategies to pause before reacting • How naming emotions can reduce their intensity • How to create and use a self-soothe kit Skip to 👇 00:00 Intro 00:28 ADHD and emotional regulation explained 01:19 3 Strategies to regulate emotions 01:29 Pause before reacting 01:57 Name the emotion 02:27 Build a self-soothe kit 03:01 Round-up 03:24 ADHD skills pathway 03:43 Outro #adhdstrategies #adhdtips #adhdawareness Find out more about Priory Hospital's Barnt Green's Adult ADHD Social Skills Pathway: https://www.priorygroup.com/locations... Find out more about the expert in this video: https://www.priorygroup.com/consultan... Sign up to our free wellbeing newsletter, The Reset 👇 https://www.priorygroup.com/newslette... __ Follow Priory on social media: Instagram / priorygroup Facebook / priorygroup TikTok / priorygroup LinkedIn / priory Looking after your mental health should be high on everyone's priority list. At Priory, we strive to help everyone take control of their mental health, building a brighter future for themselves and those around them. For more insight, explainers and, advice on managing your mental health, head to the Priory blog: https://www.priorygroup.com/blog __ This video is designed to be informational, but its content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulties with your mental health, please contact a medical professional or a licensed mental health provider for tailored advice for you. If you or a loved one are in crisis and need immediate support, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department. For information on relevant crisis support lines, visit https://www.priorygroup.com/crisis-su... __ Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK. We have two divisions, which together support the needs of over 35,000 people every year. We currently treat more than 70 different conditions through a nationwide network of over 300 facilities. Our purpose is to empower each person in our care to take steps towards a healthy future and live their lives as positively and independently as possible. For more information on how Priory can help you, head to our website or call us: https://www.priorygroup.com/ 0330 056 6023
