We can feel more anxiety in some situations than others. Some people and settings may make us more on edge, and others more relaxed. Psychological safety is the freedom to be imperfect, or to make mistakes without major consequences.
With ADHD, psychological danger can be even more intense due to challenges with impulse control, executive dysfunction, and emotional dysregulation. ADHD Coach Jaye Lin talks about what can make us feel more psychological safe, and what can make us feel more anxious and dysregulated.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Dina’s quote
02:19 What is psychological safety, and psychological danger?
04:14 ADHD and psychological danger
08:26 What can we do if we find ourselves constantly feeling psychologically unsafe?
14:17 Recap and credits
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