PBL focus this week is ‘Impacts of Being Physical’. Students will be practising using their personal bubble and why it is important to stay out of other people's bubbles. At home, practise staying in their own bubble while moving about the house. 

GEM Focus

This week students will be thanking someone for something they do that makes you feel good. At home, have family discussions about who they are grateful for and what makes them feel good.

 The Imperfect Podcasts – Janelle Booker

In this long-awaited Academy of Imperfection, we chat to psychologist Janelle Booker, who specialises in ADHD and Highly Sensitive Person trait.

There is SO MUCH to learn (and love) about an ADHD brain.

We learn how ADHDers are often extremely creative, innovative, and talented, and in the right conditions, absolutely thrive.

However, ADHDers may struggle with executive functions such as time keeping, organisation and emotional regulation, which can make daily life really hard and 

exhausting.

People with ADHD can be more susceptible to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as dopamine boosting activities such as risk-taking behaviour, addiction and disordered eating. This is why seeking the right diagnosis and treatment plan can be really impactful.

With school as a battleground, and friendships sometimes hard to maintain, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat through how neurotypical people can be better allies and support systems to ADHDers, as friends, partners, employers, and parents.

On a HSP note (not the snack pack, unfortunately), The Resilience Projects bets a few of you might resonate with Janelle’s explanation, especially since 15-20% of the population have the Highly Sensitive Person trait. To watch the full episode follow the link - https://bit.ly/3NPDDf7

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