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Below is a list of recent publications. Click on a title to read the article.
Additional articles, audio cassette tapes, and an upcoming book will be added in the near future.
             
        The Psychology of Ideal Body Image as an Oppressive Force in the Lives of Women
Fat oppression doesn't just affect fat people or fat women. It really works to keep everyone in line. Fear of fat is rampant in our society and is responsible for the current masochistic race toward a slender body image...
         
       

"Understanding Women with AD/HD"
Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D.and Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., Editors.
Advantage Books, 2002

Chapter 21, "Sexuality for Women with AD/HD"
"Sexuality is often confused and conflicted for contemporary women. Rather than feeling comfortable with their own natural sexuality, they are influenced by strong and often contradictory messages from the media and from society about female sexuality. If a woman today is also challenged by AD/HD, her sexual experience might be further complicated by patterns of inattentiveness, hyperfocusing, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity. This chapter will present the effects of broader societal issues on female sexuality, as well as the impact AD/HD has on female sexuality...."

This title is available at your local bookseller. ISBN 0-9660366-4-6

Chapter sections include:
Portrayal of Sexuality in the Media
Idealized Body Image
Styles of Sexual Expression
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Style
Sexual Style..."The Approach"
Sexual Style-Overview
The E & P Dance ("Chase")
Sexuality and AD/HD
Additional Suggestions for consideration
Conclusion
References

         
        Sexuality and AD/HD
As Director of the Center for Healing the Human Spirit, I have integrated a variety of methods into my practice for working with clients on issues of communication, sexuality and AD/HD, to enhance the quality of their lives...
         
        NLP: Up To New Good In The World
Many people have never heard of Neuro-Linguistic Programming at all, and for those who have heard of NLP, they may not have a full understanding of the positive impact it can have in their life...
         
        Scoring a Fit and Integrated Mind and Body
The score is 9 to 1 and your unconscious mind is leading. And who else is better equipped for the job, since your unconscious mind stores everything youíve ever experienced...
         
        In Search of The Healer Within (1993)
Please contact the Center for a copy of this publication.
         
        The articles contained in this web site are for informational purposes only and in no way are meant to serve as a diagnostic or treatment tool, medically or therapeutically, or to replace medical treatment or psychotherapy. Please seek appropriate medical and/or therapeutic counsel for any condition you are experiencing.
         
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