Say Goodbye to Clutter: Executive Function Tips for Parents
Are you a parent struggling to help your child manage clutter and stay organized? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of keeping your child focused and on track? Join us for the next episode of Experts in Learning Differences: A Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Michael A. Tompkins, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and expert in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. In this webinar, Say Goodbye to Clutter: Executive Function Tips for Parents, Dr. Michael A. Tompkins will explain how weaknesses in executive function contribute to disorganization, clutter, and difficulty completing tasks. Whether your child has been diagnosed with a learning difference or simply struggles with organization and planning, you’ll learn practical strategies to help them manage clutter, improve their executive function skills, and stay on top of their responsibilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and support your child’s development. This session will cover: How weak executive skills contribute to clutter and disorganization Simple, effective tips parents can use to help their children stay organized Insights into fostering self-confidence, resilience, and a “can-do” attitude in your child Join us and take the next step in helping your child thrive! Click here to register Limited spots are available for this free, online & live event.
Clearing the Chaos: ADHD-Informed Strategies for Tackling Clutter & Hoarding
A cluttered, disorganized living environment is as common as it is unsettling for many people who have ADHD. Overwhelm often prevents them from even getting started on decluttering. For some people, the clutter reaches a level that compromises their ability to live safely in their homes. This is usually the result of hoarding disorder. Sometimes, it’s difficult to discern what constitutes clutter versus hoarding. Michael Tompkins, Ph.D., will explain why the traits in ADHD contribute to excessive clutter and hoarding. He will also walk viewers through managing these often debilitating situations and employing strategies for success. In this webinar, you will learn: About the ADHD traits and underlying causes that contribute to clutter and hoarding About signs of clutter and hoarding, and red flags for when clutter turns into hoarding How clutter is different from hoarding, and the characteristics that define each About practical strategies to help decrease clutter and disorganization How to deal with hoarding in your own living situation or with a loved one How cognitive behavior therapy for ADHD and hoarding can help people manage better Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
Tips on Decluttering Your Life (and Desk)
Dr. Michael Tompkins “Tips on Decluttering Your Life (and Desk)” Forum, host Nina Kim, KQED 88.5 FM January 8, 2016 Are you surrounded by clutter? Between the mess of papers on your desk and piles of kids’ toys at home, your top New Year’s resolution may be organizing your space. In this hour, we bring together organizing experts and Dr. Michael A. Tompkins to offer tips on decluttering our homes and workspaces.