In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro discusses the intersection of ADHD and anxiety with licensed clinical social worker and expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Judith Rosen. They discuss how anxiety and ADHD can coexist and how they can be effectively managed, especially for people over 50. Rosen shares her personal and professional insights on emotional regulation, the benefits of CBT, and practical examples of CBT in action, including exposure therapy for phobias. Listeners will learn how to differentiate between ADHD and anxiety symptoms and gain practical strategies for managing both conditions.

In this episode:

• [00:02:35] Understanding Anxiety, Emotional Dysregulation, and ADHD
• [00:08:36] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Explained
• [00:11:10] Real-Life Examples of CBT
• [00:22:59] Negative Self-Beliefs and Their Impact
• [00:25:10] Coping with Anxiety and Uncertainty
• [00:36:21] Exposure Therapy Explained
• [00:40:24] Final Thoughts and Getting Help
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Judith Rosen’s website: juditheverosen.com
• You can also find Judith here
• Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  
  
  

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