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Acupuncture for Scattered Minds: supporting children with ADHD

 

Many children find it difficult to pay attention, stay still, focus, process information and regulate their emotions.    When these children come to the clinic, we often find that there are commonalities in the patterns of imbalances they display.  Acupuncture and related techniques can have a hugely positive impact on these children. It can reduce their suffering and striving, enabling them to begin to thrive, both at home and at school.  

 

During the talk, we will look at factors that could be driving what is sometimes referred to as an ‘epidemic’ of ADHD in children.  We will look at how to identify the Chinese medicine patterns of imbalance that are often present and will suggest effective approaches to treatment, both acupuncture and non-needle techniques. 

 

Supporting children who are struggling in this way can be nothing short of life changing.  It benefits not only their ability to learn but also to have better relationships.  It can improve family dynamics and boost the child’s sense of self.  When we treat a child, we are also treating the adult they are to become.  Addressing these issues in childhood can have a lifelong positive impact.