November 16, 2018 Christian Parenting, Encouragement, Parenting Pathway Podcast

Hope for Raising a Child with ADHD

Parenting Pathway Podcast Volume 1.2

This episode of our Parenting Pathway Podcast discusses children with ADHD. Family Ministry Pastor Dave Carl has a conversation with Shannon Thornton, M.A. LPC with Chrysalis Behavioral Therapy and Counseling who specializes in working with parents and children struggling with ADHD and Executive Functioning.

What is Executive Function?

Executive Function is a brain function that acts like the executive secretary of your brain. It is the part of the brain you use to organize, plan, and execute action. It also includes your level of attentiveness and ability to modulate, or control, your emotions.

Parenting a child with ADHD and other associated disorders can be an isolating and frustrating experience. Shannon shares that there is hope when using a combination of therapies, processes for developing coping skills, and sometimes medication. As she talks about her own personal experience of raising two very different children, you will begin to understand that you are not alone. There are many options available to parents today that were not available 15 years ago. The first step is recognizing your child’s behavior and getting a clear understanding of the challenges your child is facing.

I believe that all children were not created equally, but they were all created intentionally.

Some kids have challenges in learning and socializing that others do not. But God knew what He was doing, and He still shed light on some great parenting tidbits Shannon picked up along the journey and wants to share with you.

Your can read more from Shannon on our blog post Parenting A Child (with ADHD).

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Authors

  • Dave Carl

    Dave Carl is the Family Ministries Pastor at Stonebriar Community Church and is responsible for the ministry focusing on children birth through high school graduation and the parents who love them. With a ministry philosophy based on Luke 10:27, his primary focus is to give parents the skills to raise kids who truly love Jesus and want to serve others. Dave has a passion for ministering to families in crisis in our community. He has spent several years pouring into fathers and husbands and helping them learn that they need community, were designed to guard and protect, and that they really can be the spiritual leaders of their family.

    Dave and his wife of 30 plus years, Cathy, have two adult children and one in college and grandparents to three amazing children. They are completely in love with these new member of their family. Dave is an avid woodworker and loves to write. He sees all stories in the form of pictures, and he would love to connect with you!

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  • Shannon Thornton

    Shannon Thornton, M.A. LPC, Founder and Therapist of Chrysalis Behavioral Therapy and Counseling – received her undergraduate degree in Business from Florida State University, and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Texas and have been a certified Practical Parent Educator since 2007. She currently works with Dr. Shannon E. Taylor performing neuropsychological assessments and in private practice doing Individual and Family Systems Therapy for children 12 and older, adolescents, and adults. Her specialties lie in treating people experiencing parenting issues, symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, anger, and other adjustment disorders utilizing Psychoeducational and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Her calling is to actively listen to people with empathy in a comfortable, non-judgmental environment. In doing so, she is equipped to help them identify ways to live their best lives through catharsis and behavioral change to bring balance to their whole selves, mind, body, and spirit.

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2 Comments

  1. Chang Afurong
    February 4, 2019

    I read through your blog post here. I wanted to ask you something though… What are some common signs of ADHD in adults? My brother was recently diagnosed and I’m trying to help him out. A really appreciate any advice you can give.

    1. Christine Clark
      February 7, 2019

      Chung – thank you for your question. Many times the signs of an Adult with ADHD my be disguised behind coping skills they may be developed over time. But some common signs to look for may include: impulsiveness, disorganization, problems with time management, planning and problems prioritizing tasks. We also see that many adults have trouble staying with one job for a long period of time, either because they can’t focus or have a very low tolerance for frustration. You might also look for disorganization in their environment and how they approach tasks.

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