Intuitive Treatment Center

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s executive functioning. Executive functioning skills include many important daily functions, including “attention, concentration, memory, motivation and effort, learning from mistakes, impulsivity, hyperactivity, organization, and social skills.” ADHD is most commonly known to affect children, but millions of adults live with it as well [1]. TL;DR • ADHD affects approximately 11 million adults in the U.S. and can impact work, school, relationships, and daily life. • ADHD has three presentations: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined. • Symptoms look different for everyone, which is why ADHD is often misunderstood or missed, especially in adults. • A proper ADHD diagnosis requires a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified professional, not just an online quiz. • Online screening tools can be a helpful starting point, but cannot diagnose ADHD. • Many adults aren’...

One of the therapy session formats that ITC offers is nature sessions.  There are many scientific studies that support the benefits of spending time in nature. This is simply because of its ability to improve our overall mood, self-esteem, and even help to reduce blood pressure (1).  For many mental health disorders, stress can be a primary component, either causing the development of the disorder or worsening previous ones. When we are outdoors, most, if not all, of our senses are stimulated. This stimulation of our senses can have a positive effect on physical health, such as our immune system, and on mental health, such as our sense of freedom. As I previously mentioned, there have been countless studies into nature-based therapy and the positive impact of these sessions. It can increase self-esteem, decrease depression, increase motivation, improve social interactions, and more. Additionally, spending time in nature can, over time, help a person feel more connected to it, ...