IS THERE A WAY ART THERAPY CAN HELP THOSE WITH ADHD?

DIG Coaching Practice presents an episode on Attention Talk Radio on the topic of how art therapy can help those impacted by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Host Jeff Copper talks with Holly Oberacker and Tracey Bromley Goodwin, partners in Navigating ADHD, which offers a solutions-based approach to supporting families affected by ADHD. In this program, Holly shares how she uses art-based activities to address the social and communication needs of children and adults. Then, Tracey takes Holly's concepts and helps the same clients build skills and create action steps for implementing the strategies during her educational coaching sessions. The discussion reveals how it all comes together and can work for the right individuals. Holly Oberacker is an art therapist with more than 12 years of experience using an approach that is solution-focused and proactive. She develops multi-sensory approaches to managing the emotional, behavioral, and communication needs of children diagnosed with ADHD, as well as mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health issues. She holds a master's degree in art therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Tracey Bromley Goodwin is an educational coach and consultant with 18 years of experience in the field of education. For the last 10 years, she has been a learning coach on Cape Cod. Through her practice, The Power Within, Educational Consulting and Coaching, Tracey helps clients develop the self-awareness skills necessary to manage the symptoms of ADHD. Tracey is a seasoned speaker and was one of the first people in the United States to receive a master’s degree in education in curriculum and instruction with a specialty in conflict resolution from Lesley University. The program will be broadcast live on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. (ET). The public is encouraged to join their interactive discussion by logging on to www.attentiontalkradio.com or by calling (646) 652-4409 to listen or ask questions. Attention Talk Radio (ATR) is an Internet-based talk-radio show offering insight and insightful thinking to help prepare the mind to solve problems through insight or the sudden comprehension after viewing something in a different light. The show is broadcast live and streams from Attention Talk Radio’s studio page at www.attentiontalkradio.com, where visitors will find the show schedule and stream. Show archives are available to the public via iTunes or the RSS feed located on the studio page. The show is hosted on Blog Talk Radio, a web-based platform where anyone with a phone or a computer may listen, participate, and interact. Blog Talk Radio has been featured on ABC News, the Washington Post, Portfolio, Talkers Magazine, and TheStreet.com. pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=698494&Itemid=30