EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING ISSUES
Executive functioning helps you achieve your goals.
Executive function, which is controlled by your brain’s frontal lobe, is characterized by many skills such as:
- Planning
- Analyzing
- Processing
- Concentrating
- Organizing
- Problem-solving
- Flexible thinking
- Managing time
- Controlling emotions and behavior
- Multi-tasking
We all have moments when our executive functioning is interrupted – and that’s normal. We might forget a loved one’s birthday, say something we didn’t intend to someone, or have a difficult time keeping focus on a task. This may be especially true when feeling stressed, tired, or bored.
How do I know I should get help for executive functioning struggles?
When daily life is chronically impacted by difficulties with executive functioning skills and these difficulties cause significant distress, counseling can be a helpful source of support.
Some signs and symptoms include:
- Difficulties with decision-making
- Relationship issues
- Frequent loss of concentration
- Poor work or academic performance
- Lack of motivation
- Difficulty remembering what to do
- Low self-esteem
- Impulsive behavior
- Avoidance of difficult tasks
- Struggles with mental health issues
Some issues affecting children, adolescents, and adults that are likely to contribute to executive functioning difficulties include Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and brain injuries.
Treatment can help.
Counseling and therapy at Wellness Grove…
Our in-person (outpatient) counseling services are offered in Canton OH (near Akron, North Canton, and Massillon). We also offer telemental health sessions to all Ohio residents.
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