Teens with ADHD are usually rigid thinkers, operating from what the psychologist and scholar Carol Dweck calls a “fixed mindset.” Painfully aware of their neurodifferences, most require a lot of evidence to shift their thinking and improve their worldview.[How to Build True Grit in Teens with ADHD/a>]It starts with our focusing on the long game and cultivating a family culture rooted in respect and connection.
It continues by supporting our teens as they move through their malaise and recover a sense of purpose and hope.Teens’ bullsh*t monitors are finely tuned to spot false praise.
If they have low self-esteem, being told they’re awesome or did a great job, especially at something they feel meh about, will do more harm than good.
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