Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast Series by Attitude magazine.

My name is Annie Rogers and on behalf of the Attitude Team I would like to begin today's webinar with a quick message to everyone in our community and beyond whose life, family or friends may have

been impacted by Hurricane Helene and or Hurricane Milton,

which is ongoing at the moment.

We just want you to know that we're thinking of you

and we are hoping for the best. And thank you for joining today's ADHD experts

presentation which is titled, Is RSD poisoning your relationship? How to

reduce shame and build stronger connections.

Leading today's presentation is Dr. Sharon Seleen.

Dr. Seleen is a clinical psychologist, consultant, international speaker, an award-winning author.

She specializes in working with children, teens, emerging adults, and families touched by ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and more.

Her unique perspective as a sibling in an ADHD home and decades of experience guide her in moving families and adults

toward effective communication and closer connection.

In today's webinar, we will discuss how to cultivate a better relationship when rejection

sensitive dysphoria or RSD stands in the way.

RSD describes intense feelings related to real or perceived rejection.

People experiencing RSD may lash out or pull away, no matter how strongly they actually want to connect.

These severe feelings can lead to depression and self-isolation.

So in today's conversation,

Dr. Saline will address RSD in couples specifically.

She'll offer concrete strategies

for making repairs, creating effective bids for connection, using collaboration for

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