563- Big Kids, Big Emotions: Helping Teens with ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Improve Emotional Regulation

ADHD Experts Podcast

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🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents understand rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). Learn why this reaction to real or perceived rejection or criticism is common with ADHD, how it can intensify emotional storms, and how to de-escalate a teen's outburst.

RSD in ADHD Teens: Additional Resources

Free Download: Evaluate Your Teen’s Emotional Control
Read: How ADHD Ignites RSD: Meaning & Medication Solutions
Read: Have a Teen with ADHD? Encourage Communication & Avoid the Drama
Read: The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion
eBook: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD, Part One

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #563 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-in-adhd-teens-emotional-regulation/

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast series by Attitude Magazine.
0:14.1	Hi, everyone. My name is Annie Rogers, and on behalf of the Attitude team, I am pleased to welcome you to today's ADHD
0:23.5	experts presentation titled Big Kids, Big Emotions, Helping Teens with ADHD and Rejection
0:32.3	Sensitivity, improve emotional regulation.
0:36.5	Leading today's presentation is Dr. Sharon Selene.
0:40.0	Dr. Celine is a clinical psychologist and award-winning author.
0:45.4	She specializes in working with children, teens, emerging adults and families living with ADHD,
0:53.1	anxiety, learning disabilities, autism, twice exceptionality,
0:58.2	and mental health issues. Her unique perspective growing up as a sibling in an ADHD home,
1:05.1	along with her decades of clinical expertise, helps her guide families toward effective communication and closer connections.
1:13.8	You can visit www.D.R. Sharon Selene.com. That's Dr. Sharon Selene.com to learn more about her.
1:23.6	Finally, the sponsor for today's webinar is Play Attention. RSD is common in teens with ADHD,
1:31.1	but it's manageable. Play Attention uses NASA-inspired technology that lets users control cognitive
1:38.3	exercises with attention alone, empowering your teen to build focus, emotional regulation, and resilience.
1:45.9	Proven to improve executive function and backed by Tufts University Research, our program
1:51.7	blends AI-powered personalization with a dedicated focus coach for that human touch.
1:57.7	Click the link on your screen to start Play Attention's ADHD test or to schedule a
2:02.9	consultation. Home and professional programs are available. Visit Playattention.com to learn more.
2:11.8	Attitude thanks our sponsors for supporting our webinars. Sponsorship has no influence on speaker selection or webinar content.
2:20.3	Okay, without any further ado, I am so pleased to welcome Dr. Sharon Selene. Dr. Celine, thank
2:27.1	you for joining us today and for leading this discussion on teens with ADHD and emotional
2:33.7	dysregulation.
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