Hope Springs Counseling Services, LLC

06/26/2022

Today while walking, I happened upon a snake. As I bent over to take a closer look, I noticed the end of his tail had been crushed and it was difficult for him to move. He seemed calm and let me get just inches away from him. As I reached down to help him across the yard, I clearly heard the voice of my grandpa say, "Don't pick him up. He's still a snake." No sooner than I drew back my hand and stood up. He leaped to bite me.
Moral of the story:
Watch out for the snakes in your life. They feed on your kindness and mercy. But, they will strike at the first opportunity. Once, someone shows you who they are and where they stand, believe them. There is no need to continually offer your helping hand only to be bitten and hurt. Sometimes you have to accept that you can't help everyone.

05/27/2022

04/05/2022

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception that a person has been rejected or criticized by important people in their life. It may also be triggered by a sense of falling short—failing to meet their own high standards or others’ expectations.
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03/29/2022

Forty percent of children with ADHD also develop oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), a condition marked by chronic aggression, frequent outbursts, and a tendency to argue, ignore requests, and engage in annoying behavior. Begin to understand severe ADHD and ODD behaviors here.

01/25/2022

We encourage parents to stay up to date on all of the different apps their children may be using. Here's a list of 15 apps every parent should be aware of.

12/09/2021

The volatile (and sometimes destructive) emotions associated with ADHD can manifest as frustration, sensitivity, or tendency to feeling sad. Here’s what you need to know about rejection sensitive dysphoria, and how to control it.

08/15/2021

Many young girls with ADHD — most with inattentive symptoms — are being drowned out by loud, hyperactive boys who demonstrate the condition's stereotypical behavior. Learn how to recognize the mistaken, misunderstood symptoms of ADHD or ADD in girls, and turn around this unfair unbalance for you...

08/05/2021

Narcissists use a mix of direct and covert tactics to manipulate others.