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NOTE FROM MELISSA: The professionals on this list are those whom we know through experience and/or who have taken the professional seminar we offer, The ADHD Effect on Couples. This does not guarantee that you will have an excellent experience with them (and please let us know if you don't!) but it does mean that we believe they are tuned into the specific experiences of ADHD-impacted couples.*
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Clinics, Therapists, Counselors
Arizona Schwartz Group: Primarily for children and adolescents, though will also work with adults under 50. Psychiatric assessments, psychopharmacology, medication management, counseling. Go to their website. 480-899-4077
The Hallowell Center of San Francisco. Go to their website for more information.
Billi Bittan, Ph.D., MA, Los Angeles, CA. Works with children, families, adults, teachers and coaches. Neurocognitive behavioral therapist and coach with more than 35 years of experience. Took our therapist seminar. Go to this link.
Bay Area Adult ADHD, San Francisco, CA and online in CA. Our collaborative team of clinicians specialize in providing assessment, psychotherapy/coaching, and medication management for Adults with ADHD. Contact: 415-460-7301 ext. 0, [email protected]
Linda Cohn, MFT, ATR, EMDR Consultant. San Francisco Bay Area, CA. General psychotherapy practice for adults. Specializing in ADHD for individuals, couples affected by ADHD and EMDR for long and short term trauma. In practice since 1974. Affiliations: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, American Art Therapy Association and EMDR International Association. Took our therapist seminar. Contact 415-693-0630.
Sarah A. Ferman, LMFT, PCC, MBA, Encino, CA. Psychotherapist and ADHD coach. Co-Founder of ADHD Specialists, a center that specializes in ADHD and co-occurring conditions. Our Center provides evaluations, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, ADHD coaching and help for couples impacted by ADHD. Ferman took our therapist course. Call 855-411-ADHD (2343) or visit our website.
John Halverstadt, MS, LMFT, marriage therapist, Fresno, CA. Author of ADD & Romance. More info at ADDJohn.com. Phone: 559-274-0299.
Nancie Kohlenberger, LMFT, Newport Beach and Southern CA (but can serve nationally by phone or e-mail), Adult ADHD, Anxiety and Relationships. In practice since 2002. Affiliations: CAMFT. Took our therapist course. Contact: 949 922-8548, transformurlife.com or email [email protected]
Dr. Kari Miller, PhD, BCET, Los Angeles, CA, phone or Skype. Specialties: ADHD coaching for women who want to achieve their goals at work, at home, and in their lives! Board certified educational therapist specializing in academic coaching and executive skill training for students from high school through advanced professional degrees. Email: [email protected].
Julieann Myers, LCSW, MAC, EMDR Certified, CSAT IV, San Diego and Colorado by Telephone and Skype. Specializes in ADHD (Adolescents, Adults, Couples), Trauma, Addictions (Process/Behavioral and Substances). In practice since 1990. Affiliations: EMDRIA, CHADD, NASW, APA, ISSTD, IITAP, WAAT, CAMFT. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 760.634.1704; [email protected]; www.julieannmyers.com
Linda Sklar, LCSW, California and Nevada. Adult Individual and Couples Therapy. Specializes in ADHD and developmental disabilities, certified in Thanatology and fluent in Hebrew and Spanish. In practice since 2005. Associated with Las Vegas' Desert Regional Center as an Independent Contractor since 1992. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 702 332-3805.
Melinda White, MFT, Berkeley California. Individual, family, couples, counseling and psychotherapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Contact: (510) 526-8208, [email protected], www.adhdtreatment.com
Ruth Hofstatter, LPC, NCC, West Hartford, CT. Individuals, Couples, groups. Specializes in adults with ADHD, depression and anxiety, divorce mediation, and parenting plans. Certified personal and business coach. In practice since 1989. Took our therapist seminar. Call 860-233-4830x4 or at either the Center link or her own page.
E. Diane Kirkman, LCSW, West Hartford, CT. General psychotherapy practice treating adults, individually and in couples, with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and relationship issues. In practice since 1981. Took our therapist seminar. Phone 860-521-7111.
Ann-Marie Meacham, LCSW, New Haven and Shoreline. Specializes in Christian Counseling, Individual and Couples Counseling, Life Coaching, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety. In practice since 2012. Affiliations: Hamden Medical Group. Took our Therapist Course. email: [email protected].
Abigail Wurf, M.Ed, CLC, Washington DC and nationally by phone. Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Parents and Executives with ADHD. Wurf, who has ADHD herself, has practiced professionally since 2008 and studied with such ADHD experts as Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, Melissa Orlov (the therapists seminar) and Ned Hallowell. Contact: Phone: 202-244-2234, [email protected] www.abigailwurf.com.
Marilyn Klock Popko, MA, LCSW, South Miami & Homestead, FL. Adult ADHD especially as it impacts relationships. Advanced Clinical Issues in Adoption. Depression, Anxiety, PTSD. Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy. 30+ years experience. Call or text 305-668-1777, [email protected].
Stephanie Sarkis PhD, national certified counselor, Boca Raton, FL. Has written 4 books on ADHD, and offers counseling and coaching. Contact:561-212-8595; www.stephaniesarkis.com
ADHD Centers of Chicago, full evaluation, treatment and counseling; Chicago, IL. More info at this link.
Alan R. Graham, PhD, PCC, SCAC, Chicago. Works with children, adolescents, adults and their families; Specializes in ADHD coaching, Cogmed Working Memory Training, and Mentorcoach.com coaching. A member of ACP Consultants which began in 1980. Affiliations: APA; ICF; International Positive Psychology Association; Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching Professional Association; CHADD; ACO; IAAC; PAAC. Contact: 847-824-1235 [email protected] , www.ADDvisor.com
Jolie M. Hoffmann, PsyD., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Bloomington/Normal and surrounding areas within Central IL. Works with Individuals, couples, and families. Specializes in ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills. Provider for PlayAttention. In practice since 1997. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: (309) 706-5057 www.hoffmannburchett.com
Peter Jaksa, Ph.D., Chicago, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD. Visit ADDCenters.com
Neal Psychological Specialties, Crystal Lake, IL - NW Suburbs of Chicago, and tele-therapy. Counseling center and psychological services. We offer individual, family and marriage counseling and assessments for ADHD symptoms. We understand the despair of a troubled marriage, both women's and men's issues and the frustration that ADHD brings. Team approach. We are a group of experienced counselors, LCSW's, a psychologist, educational coordinator and an ADHD coach. Contact 815 477 4727
Nancy L. Simon, L.C.S.W. Chicago and the northern suburbs. Works with couples where one or both partners has ADHD. General psychotherapy practice with a specialty working with highly sensitive or creative people. Member, National Association of Social Workers. Graduate, The University of Chicago, 1990. Contact: (847) 491-1111 or www.nancysimontherapy.com.
Family Psychological Services, Lawrence, Kansas (KC Metro): Wes Crenshaw, PhD ABPP and associates work extensively with families, individuals, and couples of all sexual orientations (married, pre-married, or never married), with special emphasis on ADHD. Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation with prescribers on medication management, and relationship building and enhancement with families and couples that include an ADHD member. Contact 785-371-1414 or www.dr-wes.com.
Kentucky Psychiatric And Mental Health Services, Louisville, A team of physicians with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Contact: 502-339-2442, [email protected], www.adhdkentucky.com, 502-339-2442
Charles Noplis, M.D., Louisville, Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia and more. Graduated of the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2008. Affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Jewish Hospital and Our Lady Of Peace. Works at Louisville Behavioral Health System, (502) 454-8800
Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland, Silver Spring, Columbia, Annapolis, North Bethesda, Attention and Learning Disorders, Comprehensive Mental Health, contact: (301)-562-8448, website.
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., Silver Spring, Columbia, Annapolis, North Bethesda, Director of the Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland, she works closely with Chesapeake Associates and continues her own clinical practice at the Center, with special interest in working with people with ADHD including gifted adolescents and adults, career issues, college and graduate students, women and girls, and writers, entrepreneurs, and artists. More info here.
Janette Patterson, MSW, LCMFT, Silver Spring, MD. Specializes in working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and family systems affected by ADHD. Affiliations: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, CHADD. For more information, go to: www.relationshipcollaboration.com or call: (240)418-8022.
Melissa Orlov, marriage consultant, by phone. Go to adhdmarriage.com for more information.
The Hallowell Centers, full evaluation, treatment and counseling; Sudbury, MA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA; See their websites for specific details about what each center offers as well as contact information.
The Adult ADHD Clinic of Central MA, Northboro, MA full evaluation, treatment and counseling. Run by Dr. Kevin Murphy, who speaks all over the world about ADHD and is up to date in the latest research. Contact at 508-393-8388.
Diana Kassler Appell, LCSW, LMFT, Boston and North Andover, MA. Couples, individuals and adult families. In practice over 25 years, a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a National Approved Supervisor. Focuses on couples and individual adults. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 978-494-0058.
Eileen O'Donnell Casto, MS LMHC, MFT, MA ED. Andover MA. Specializes in Christian Counseling for individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and co-dependency. In practice since 2006. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 978-257-5223 [email protected]
Ann E. Drouilhet, LICSW, LMFT, Framingham and Metro West. Adults, adolescents, Addictions, Internal Family Systems, relationships, ADHD. In practice since 1987. Affiliations: AAMFT, NASW. Took our therapist course. Contact: 508-877-3660x2. www.familydevelopmentassociates.com.
Robert Fox, LMHC, LADCI, CEAP, QSAP, Woburn, MA., Specializes in addictions, substance abuse and work/employment related mental health issues. Job Stress Solutions, formed in 2006, treats a wide range of mental health issues. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 781-933-0200; www.jobstresssolutions.com.
Sue Hallowell, LICSW. Marriage therapist, Cambridge, MA. Has counseled couples with ADHD for over 20 years. Works at NYC Hallowell Center two days a week. Contact: 617-661-3113.
Allen Frank Johnson, Ph.D., LICSW, LMFT, Auburn, MA. General psychotherapy practice with children, adolescents and adults with ADHD. Can accept most insurances. Took our therapist seminar. Contact at 508-832-4297 or email [email protected]
Amy Lew, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, Newton and Gloucester, MA. Works with individuals, couples and families. In practice since 1981. Also trains mental health professionals and teaches courses internationally. Author of books for parents, teachers and couples. Took our therapist seminar. Phone 617-332-3220.
Lois Callahan Moore, LICSW, Sagamore Beach, MA. Specializes in coaching and therapy for adults and couples with ADHD and coexisting conditions of substance abuse, career and financial problems. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 508-833-3800.
Camille Preston, PhD, PCC, Cambridge, MA and by phone. Psychologist, executive coach, expert on leadership development and virtual effectiveness and author of Rewired. Specializes in helping individuals with ADHD navigate our over-wired world with special expertise in efficiency, communication, productivity, time management, and leadership skills. In practice since 2004. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 202-422-6153, [email protected], www.aimleadership.com
Rebecca Shafir, M.A., CCC, West Newbury, MA and by phone or Skype. Specializes in ADHD, entrepreneurs, head injury, dementia, anxiety and depression. Author of The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction. Works at the Hallowell Sudbury Center. Contact: [email protected], (978) 255-1817, www.mindfulcommunication.com.
Walter Sherburne, LICSW, Andover, MA., Specializes in issues related to ADHD for all members of the family and often runs support groups as well. Used to work at the Hallowell Center. Go to this link or call 978-470-4673.
Sari Solden, MS, LMFT, Ann Arbor, MI Specializes in adult ADHD and women with ADHD. Also trains mental health professionals and speaks internationally. Is the author of Journeys through ADDulthood and Women with ADHD. Go to this link.
Tonya L. Miles, PsyD, Kansas City, MO and surrounding areas. Adults, children, families and couples. Conducts therapy and psychological diagnostic evaluations. Specializes in ADHD in adults and children; Prenatal & Postnatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders; Substance Abuse; Couples Therapy. Affiliations: American Psychological Association, Greater Kansas City Psychological Association, Postpartum Support International, CHADD. In practice since 2006. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 913-642-3134, [email protected]; www.drtonyamiles.com..
Linda Sklar, LCSW, California and Nevada. Adult Individual and Couples Therapy. Specializes in ADHD and developmental disabilities, certified in Thanatology and fluent in Hebrew and Spanish. In practice since 2005. Associated with Las Vegas' Desert Regional Center as an Independent Contractor since 1992. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 702 332-3805.
ADHD Mood and Behavior Center, Cedar Knolls, NJ. Adults, teens and children. Run by Dr. Merritt Hubsher, this clinic specializes in ADHD across the age span. They also sponsor support groups. Website here or contact at 973-898-9300.
Dan Dolce, LCSW, NY- LSW NJ, NJ- Bergen, Essex, Passic, Hudson, Morris and Union Counties. NY- Rockland Co. and Manhattan. Specializes in learning disabilities, especially ADD/ADHD in children and adults; complete transition services for young adults entering the workplace; Family practice w/emphasis on male perspective; Outdoor education. In practice since 1995. Contact: 201-207-1422, KidsWorknj.org.
Ellen J. Schwartz, Ph.D., Englewood, N.J. Specializes in learning issues, school issues, parenting issues, self issues and anxiety in children, teens, and adults with ADHD. Provides individual psychotherapy and parent counseling. Lectures and teaches on mindfulness and ADHD. In practice since 1989. Affiliations: New Jersey Psychological Association, CHADD, Northeast Counties Psychological Association (NCPA), EMDRIA, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction NYC Collaborative. Contact: 201-928-1300
Patricia A. Ward, LCADC, Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, NJ, Specializes in ADHD counseling; Couples affected by ADHD, Addictions, Families affected by addiction, Co-dependency, Couples in recovery. In practice since 1995. Affiliations: NJ Association of Alcoholism and Drug Counselors. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 908-655-7008
The Hallowell Center of New York. Go to their website for more information.
Esther Altmann, Ph.D. New York, NY. Works with both individuals and couples. She can be reached at 212-426-8030.
Donna C. Arking, L.C.S.W. Brooklyn, Adults, Teens, children. Individual, couple, group & family therapy. Comprehensive diagnostic assessment & treatment of ADHD & related disorders. Psycho-education, parenting strategies, organizational skill building, behavioral therapy, school consultations, MD liaison, Somatic Experiencing trauma treatment augmentation (to enhance self regulation and resilience in ADHD). MSW-1979. Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice-1995. Full time private practice since since 1994. Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certificate-2013. Affiliations: NASW, EGPS (Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society), CHADD. Contact: [email protected] 718-434-2801.
Mark Bertin, M.D., Pleasantville, NY. Specializes in ADHD and families, children and mindfulness. Mark Bertin, a board certified developmental behavioral pediatrician, studied at Cornell University and the UCLA School of Medicine before completing general pediatric training at Oakland Children's Hospital in California. Contact (914) 841-2302, developmentaldoctor.com.
Lee Crespi, LCSW, Manhattan and Brooklyn, Couples & Individuals, LGBT, Recovery. In practice since 1980. Affiliations: National Association of Social Workers, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, NY State Society of Clinical Social Workers, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 212 675 6540, 917 836 1444 [email protected], www.LeeCrespiLCSW.com.
Susan Gesten, MSW, PCC, Troy, NY or by phone or Skype. Offers ADHD coaching for adults, non-ADHD partners, young adults (17+) and college students. Emphasis is on compassion, clarifying, prioritizing, and practical actions. For more information go to her website at: http://susangesten.com or email [email protected] or phone (518) 461-6513.
Barbara M. Kaplan[email protected]
, Ph.D. Great Neck, N.Y and Nassau county, Couples, Seniors, Adolescents, Adult Females. Specializes in addictions, bereavement, and relationship and vocational transitions. In practice since 1970. Member of APA. Took our therapist course. Contact:Stuart Seidman, MD, New York, NY. Works with individuals. Can be reached at 212 579-0339, West End Medical
Constance Cotter Weisenseel, MSW, QCSW, New York, NY. Trained in family therapy, mediation, hypnosis, and coaching. Specialties include: the impact of ADHD on adults and couples; mastering the art of change; next steps. Took our therapist seminar. Phone 212-396-3597.
Jill Fischer, LICSW, Upper Valley - NH and VT, Specializes in couples therapy, is certified in the Gottman Method and with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). In practice since 1986. Affiliations: National Association of Social Workers, International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Contact: 603-448-5318, www.positivecouples.com.
The Triangle ADHD Center at Orenstein Solutions, P.A. Cary, Chapel Hill and Dunn, NC. Team includes psychiatrists, psychologists and coaches. ADHD evaluations, individual and couples counseling, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, coaching, organizing. Founded in 2005. Susan Orenstein took our therapist seminar. Contact: 919-428-2766, [email protected]; www.triangleadhdcenter.com.
Melissa Strombeck, IMFT, Centerville, OH, Specializes in couples work and assessments and treatment of ADHD-affected marriages. Contact: (937)439-4220, www.melissastrombeckimft.com.
Jill Corvelli, MA, MS, LPC Reg Intern, CADC I, CGAC I, PhD Doctoral Candidate. Portland/Lake Oswego, OR Acceptance & Commitment Therapist specializing in Adult ADHD, partners of those living with ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction. Offers quarterly 4 week ADHD Journeys aimed at support of adult ADHD and ADHD cohort learning series for couples based on the work of Melissa Orlov. Contact: www.jillcorvelli.com, (971) 279-6530, [email protected]
Penn Behavioral Health, Philadelphia, PA. University of Pennsylvania department of psychiatry has an ADHD clinic that does evaluations and treatment. Top level clinicians and researchers. Ph: 215-746-7233, Pennbehavioralhealth.com
Charles H Blonstein, PhD, Flourtown, PA. Specializes in couples therapy, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Family Conflict. Contact: (215) 970-2897 x8
Donald Haupt, MD, Bryn Mawr, PA, Specializes in Anxiety/anxiety disorders, Adult ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Affective Disorders. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and has been in practice for 43 years. Phone: (610) 520-1782
Bernard D. Makos, LCSW, Mansfield, PA., Adults, and the elderly. Specializes in trauma treatment EMDR. Outpatient mental health practice started in 1980. Affiliations: Catholic Social Services. Took our therapist seminar. Contact (570) 662-7788.
Lisa B. Schwartz, Ph.D, LMFT, Bucks and Montgomery Counties, PA; Mercer, Middlesex and Hunterdon Counties, NJ. Specializes in ADHD and Sexuality. In practice since 1998. Affiliations: AASECT, AAMFT. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 215-321-6824 ; [email protected], www.sexualconcerns.com
Manisha Shendge, D.Min., LMFT, FT, Phoenixville, PA. Individuals, Couples and Families. Specializing in ADHD, life transition, grief and loss, trauma. 610-482-2528 www.reachcounselingservices.com
Leslie Stone, MSCP, NBCC, NACBT, Pittsburgh & Tri-State Area, Adults & Couples, including those Living with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, & Other Mood Disorders, with a Cognitive Behavioral, Solutions, Relational & an Eclectic Counseling approach, uniquely honed for each client's needs. In Private Practice. Coordinator of CHADD's Adults Living with ADD/ADHD for Pittsburgh & Tri-State Area, Chadd's Chapter 477. Contact: 412-682-6282 [email protected]
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, West Chester, PA. Evaluation, individual and couples counseling. Author of More Attention, Less Deficit. More info at this link. Ph: 610-344-3442
Susan Sabol, Psy.D., RI, MA, CT, and CA. Specializing in Adult ADHD, couples impacted by ADHD, women's issues, financial issues/stressors, PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. In practice since 1987. Affiliations: American Psychological Association; Rhode Island Psychological Association. Took our therapist seminar. Contact Info: email@example.com 401 884-9895, www.drsusansabol.com.
Emily J. Volden, LICSW, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Individuals, Families, Couples, Business Owners, Artists, and Organizations impacted by ADHD, Anxiety, Executive Functioning Difficulties, and Chronic "Busy Life" Distress. In practice since 2003. Affiliations: RI Behavioral Health Disaster Response Team (FEMA) Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 401-536-5575, [email protected], www.emilyvolden.com.
Kay P. Newman, LISW-CP, Charleston, SC, All relationship issues, couples therapy, codependency and love addiction/avoidance. Specializes in all couples: marriage and gay/lesbian partnerships. In practice since 1998. Affiliations: Jean Baker Miller Training Institute at Wellesley College; Veteran of Terrence Real's Relational Life Institute Model, Columbia University, Society of Clinical Social Workers. Took our Therapist Course. Contact: (843) 805-8001
Terry Huff, LCSW Brentwood, TN, Specializes in non-medical help for adults with ADHD, providing therapy, a bi-montly support group, and a 3-hour introductory meditation workshop. ADDNashville, support group for adults with an ADHD diagnosis since 2005, meets the first and third Mondays of each month (except on national holidays) at Brentwood United Methodist Church. Topics for each meeting are announced on our yahoo groups site ([email protected]). Participants can sign up to receive automatic email reminders of meetings. Conctact: 615-627-4191, [email protected]
Sharon St. John, LPC, Ogden, UT. Specializes in the treatment of ADHD for adults and adolescents, individually or in groups. Special interest in working with couples struggling with ADHD and accompanying issues such as substance abuse, anger, conflict over career and finances. Took our therapist seminar. At this link.
Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center - Go to their website for more information.
Washington State ADHD Service Providers Directory - ADD Resources
Anna Satenstein, MA, LMFT, Kirkland/Seattle, WA. Certified "Relational Life Therapist" for individuals, couples, families and groups. Specializes in Health and ADHD Challenges for Couples. Focusing Guide, Mindful Living Group & Holistic Health Education. Affiliations: WAAMFT, GoodTherapy.org, Relational Life Institute. In practice since 1982. Took our Therapist seminar. Contact: 425-488-3248, [email protected], www.annasatenstein.com
Deborah Hoffman, Ph.D., Madison, WI. Psychologist specializing in adults and couples with ADHD. In private practice (counseling, coaching, and consultation) since 1980. Took our therapist seminar. Phone: 608-210-1100 or go to this link.
Alison Kravit, Psy.D. AAC, Mequon, WI. Works with Individuals with ADHD and couples affected by ADHD. Has certification as a psychologist and as an ADHD coach. Conducts psychological evaluations for diagnosis. Affiliations: Mequon Clinical Associates. Contact: (262) 241-7778.
Debbie L. Rowley, MSW, CAPSW, Madison, WI, Individuals, couples and groups (out of high school and older), Psychotherapist & Adult ADHD Coach, Contact: 608 230.6178, www.madisoncoaching.com, [email protected]
Resources for International Readers
www.ADDcoach4u.com - Good resource for finding specialists (as well as staying up to date on ADHD news in Canada). Managed by ADHD coach, Pete Quily.
Robbie (Rochelle) Babins-Wagner, MSW, Ph.D. candidate (social work), Calgary, AB, Canada. Specializes in couples and family therapy for adults and couples with ADHD, trauma, domestic violence and infidelity. In practice since 1979. Took our therapist seminar. Phone: 403-691-5991 or go to this link.
Hillary Freeman, MSW, RSW, Toronto, Brampton and Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Individuals, couples and families with ADHD. In practice since 1994. Took our therapist seminar. Phone: 416-924-0129.
Teressa Grosko, Ph.D., C.Psych, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Adults and couples. Affiliations: Canadian Psychological Association and the Psychological Association of Manitoba. Took our therapist seminar. Contact: 204-772-1320
Deborah Loiselle, BA, MACP, Calgary, AB, Canada. Individuals, couples and families at the Calgary Counselling Centre. In practice since 2010. Took our therapist seminar. Phone: 403-691-5972; [email protected].
Ajimol Mohan, MSW; RSW, Region of Peel and Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, Specializes in crisis intervention; CBT and solution-focused therapy; grief recovery; adult ADHD and couples work. In practice since 2011. Free first consult. Took our therapist seminar. Email: [email protected]
Springboard Clinic, Toronto ON, full evaluation, treatment and coaching for children and adults www.springboardclinic.com Contact:416-901-3077; [email protected].
ADDISS, UK - The national ADHD association for the UK provides information, access to practitioners, support groups, a newsletter and more. Resource for parents, sufferers, teachers and health professionals. Go to www.addiss.co.uk for more information.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights - London, Download Common Sense Guide about Your Child's Future.
Helene Deguise, MBACP registered, London, UK: Counseling Psychotherapist, coach with 30 years' experience. Adult services: individuals, couples, families, parent training, referrals for medication if needed. www.helenedeguise.com.
Kathy Doherty, London, Brighton, Individual and couples ADHD counseling. www.karendohertycounselling.co.uk
Department of Child Mental Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK - this Group provides evidence to optimize interventions and service organization to protect and improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
ADHD Richmond UK, Supporting families with ADHD-related concerns. We're a voluntary, independent, non-funded, support group for the neuro-developmental condition - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & all its comorbidities. Visit ADHDRichmond.org.
AADD-UK - website for and by adults with ADHD.
UKAP - London, Supports clinicians and allied professionals to identify and meet the needs of children and young people affected by ADHD.
ADD Foundation - Liverpool, Our team understand first hand the issues around ADHD, sharing their experience and providing skill support and encouragement.
Counseling Directory - List of professional counselors and psychotherapists
www.adhs-deutschland.de - National Association. There is also a support group that you can email to get in touch with others with ADHD [email protected].
European level
ADHD Europe, promotes ADHD awareness and information on a European level, promoting evidence-based treatment and supporting the efforts of its members throughout Europe, in an effort to combat ignorance, stigma and intolerance with regard to ADHD. www.adhdeurope.eu
European Network for Adult ADHD
Bernard Kessell, MBBS, FAMAC, DRANZCP, DRCOG, DipObsRCOG, Works in Claremont Medical Centre, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, Is a General Practitioner with over 40 years GP work and a special interest in adult ADHD. Phone 92855100.
Opening Soon - Qld ADHD & Neurosciences Clinic, Pindara Hospital Benowa, QLD 4217, Centre for ADHD, ASD & Learning Disability, A Unique Specialist led Multidisciplinary Team approach tailored to Individuals, Couples, Careers and Families. Contact: www.adhdqld.com, ph: 07 5575 5974, [email protected]
Gold Coast Specialist Clinic - Will transition to QLD ADHD & Neurosciences Clinic (above) shortly.
ADDACT - Sydney, ADHD support group.
Learning Difficulties Coalition - Office at The Children's Hospital, Westmead NSW 2145 - LDC is a coalition of individuals and parent support groups which provides support and information about children (5-18yrs) with learning difficulties and related conditions. Contact ph: 02 9806 9960, [email protected], www.ldc.org.au
ADHD Adult Facebook Closed Group.
ADHD Coaches
The Hallowell Centers, ADHD, Executive Function, and Entrepreneurial Coaching in person or via Skype. Boston MetroWest, MA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA; See their websites for specific details about what each center offers as well as contact information.
ADHD Coaches.org, the ADHD Coaches Association (ACO) provides a good list of professional ADHD coaches.
A.D.D. Resource Center, New York, NY. Harold Meyer, Executive Director & Senior Credentialed ADHD Coach. Coaching – Adults, Adolescents & Couples, Parenting Classes, Educational Advocacy. Since 1992. Contact: www.addrc.org, [email protected] 646-205-8080.
Jen Zobel Bieber, LLC, New York, NY and nationally by phone. Specializes in adults and young adults with ADHD. Provides a practical, action-orieted approach, including tools for organizing and simplifying, since 2004. Affiliated with the NY Hallowell Center. Took our therapist seminar. Go to this link.
Kay Cannon, MCC, United States, Canada and Europe by phone and in-person, Specialities: Executive leadership consulting and coaching for ADHD CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. In practice since 1999, Affiliations: International Coach Federation, Took our therapist course. Contact: www.kaycannon.com; [email protected]; 859-266-2436
Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG, is an attention coach and expert on attention issues. Founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host and founder of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video, Jeff coaches individuals and entrepreneurs with ADD/ADHD symptoms who are seeking personal and business results. Contact at [email protected] or call 762-ADD-ADHD (233-2343).
Jill Corvelli, MA, MS, LPC Reg Intern, CADC, CGAC, PhD Doctoral Candidate, is an Acceptance & Commitment Therapist and Coach offering both counseling and coaching support for individuals with Adult ADHD and partners in ADHD-impacted relationships. In Portland, OR she offers quarterly Journeys. She also offers 8 week couples 'Expeditions' and nationally she offers 10-week peer coaching groups. jillcorvelli.com
Nan Daley, CPCC, Scituate, MA and nationally by phone. Specializes in coaching adults with ADHD and ADHD-related concerns. Gestalt trained to look at the whole person; coaches skills and strategies consistent with one's unique values and strengths. Special focus area working with writers. In practice since 2004. Took our therapists seminar. Contact: 781 264-2206
Dale Davison, M.Sp.Ed. ACAC, Chicago, IL. Specializes in the Impact of ADHD Across the Lifespan. In practice since 2009. Affiliations: CHADD, ACO, ACA, ADDA, Edge Foundation. Took our therapists seminar. Contact:ph:847-269-1055, [email protected], www.dale-davison.com
Laurette Fine-Genest, RN, Newton, MA or by phone or Skype. Works with teens, kids and adults with Asperger's, ADHD, social skills and executive function issues. Took our therapist seminar. More info at this link or call 617-332-5476.
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, New York and Nationwide, ADHD Coaching and Support for Parents, Students and Educators. Author of 8 Keys for Parenting Children with ADHD, creator of Calm and Connected: Parenting Children with ADHD© workshop series. Contact: [email protected], www.PTScoaching.com.
Cameron Gott, Charlottesville, VA and nationally by phone, ADHD Coaching for Professionals and Small Business Owners, Work/Life Balance and Follow-through. In Practice since 2000. Mentor Coach, Tele-Class Leader with ADD Coach Academy. Affiliations: International Coach Federation: Professional Certified Coach; CHADD: professional member; ADHD Coaches Organization: member. Contact: [email protected], 434 409-3603
Steve Kohlenberger, M.A., PMP. Orange County, CA., Local, and nationally by phone, Skype, Google chat. His Strategies2Succeed Coaching helps Adults with ADHD, including small business owners and IT professionals, achieve their goals with effectiveness and efficiency, at work and at home. ADHD Coach Certification trained, plus extensive entrepreneurial and technical background. Took couple's seminar. Contact: (949) 288-3459, BeyondADHD.com.
Alison Kravit, Psy.D., AAC, Mequon, WI, local, and nationally by phone. Alison has both psychology and ADHD coaching degrees, so provides a wide range of support.
Katherine McGavern, Princeton, NJ (and nationally by phone), ADHD coaching for college students and adults, mothers, couples. In practice since 2005. Affiliations: CHADD: certified Parent to Parent teacher; founding member, CHADD Mercer County; editorial Advisory board member Chadd's Attention Magazine. Took our therapist course. Contact: [email protected]. 609 921-3266
Harold (Hal) Meyer, MBA, SCAC, New York, NY., Hal has been coaching ADHD adults for many years and is also the Executive Director of The ADD Resource Center in NYC so is on top of what is going on in the world of ADHD. He can be reached at [email protected] and 646 205-8080.
Kathy Peterson, ADHD coach, Louisville, KY and by phone. Has been an ADHD coach for 15+ years with impressive background and recommendations. 781-646-5474, [email protected] or [email protected]
Peggy Ramundo, BS, ACT and others by phone. Co-author of You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! Peggy has been focused on coaching people with ADHD for more than 10 years and works with a number of other like-minded coaches. More info at this link.
Nancy Ratey, Ed.M., MCC, SCW - Strategic Life Coach, Wellesley, MA and by phone. Author of The Disorganized Mind. Works primarily with professionals. More info at this link.
Matt Reid, ACC, AACC. Certified ADHD Coach & Life Coach, Professional Organizer, Executive Function Specialist & Speaker. Matt specializes in practical strategies & behavioral change; organization & time management; and dealing with accompanying depression and anxiety. He works with adults of all ages and sees clients in his Milton MA office or virtually. He visits clients' homes/offices for organizing work. TheInPlace.net; - [email protected] - 617.898.0302 (Email preferred.)
Linda Roggli, PCC, Durham, NC coaches ADHD couples who are ready to throw in the towel back to recommitment and tenderness. She and her husband Victor offer couples VIP weekend retreats for intensive relationship repair. Professionally-trained, vice-president of ADDA, ADHD webinar expert, adult support group. 10 years ADHD coaching experience. 919-309-9300, [email protected] or www.addiva.net/couples
Robin Roman Wright, M.A., BCC, Andover, MA and Nationwide, ADHD and Career Coaching for Teens and Young Adults with expertise in ADHD. Co-author of, "Transform Interests Into Jobs, A Career Practitioner's Guide," Professional Workshops/ Webinars for Career Coaches/ Counselors. [email protected] , www.youthleadershipcareers.com.
Leslie Rouder, LCSW, Cht. ADD Coach and licensed therapist working with individuals, couples and groups. Works as a trainer, speaker and consultant to universities on Disability Services and specializes in adult ADHD in her private practice. Leslie holds numerous certifications and trainings on ADHD including ADD in 2005 with Drs. Hallowell and Ratey. In private practice since 2000. Took our therapists seminar. www.ADDadults.net.
Carlyn Saltman, Relationship Coaching Institute licensed affiliate; Amherst and Greenfield, MA, by phone, and Skype. Communication and relationship coaching since 2004 with optional Video Mirror Feedback®, an approach she researched and developed that uses psychosynthesis, conscious communication, mindfulness and more. Took our therapist seminar. More information here.
Nancy Snell, Certified Professional Business ADD Coach. New York, NY and by phone. More info at this link. Phone: 212-517-6488.
Sharon Stewart, M.A., MFT, by phone. Specializes in coaching individuals of all ages and families at all stages. Licensed MFT since 1991. Uses a practical collaborative approach, encourages clients to recognize and grow strengths. Took our therapist seminar. 214-223-5882 or [email protected].
Kathy Sussell, NYU CPC, is an ADHD coach in Brooklyn, NY. She helps teens, college students and adults with time management, planning and prioritizing, getting started with and finishing tasks, organizing paper and objects and improving social skills. Kathy is the organizer of the Brooklyn ADHD Women's Meetup Group. www.bravolifecoaching.com, [email protected]
Caroline Totah, RN, ACC, COC® and CPO® Productivity coach and professional organizer for adults with ADHD and executive function challenges. Strengths-based, holistic approaches. Onsite services for clients in their homes and workspaces in the San Francisco Bay Area, and phone coaching world-wide. www.CarolineTotah.com, [email protected], 650-733-7050.
Pete Quily, certified coach, Vancouver, Canada and by phone. More info at this link.
Bruce Sandy, M.P.A.(H.S.A.), CPCC, PACG, PCC, Greater Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Coaching and relationship consulting for adults, couples and partners (both personal and professional) with ADHD as well as related business, career, financial, sexual, sexuality and spiritual issues. Took our therapist seminar. 866-461-8789; [email protected]; www.brucesandy.com.
Rose Steele, RN, PhD, Toronto, ON, Canada. Coaching for adults with ADD/ADHD, and spouses/partners, friends, and coworkers. Took our therapist seminar. Website: www.adultaddcoaching.ca
CADDAC - Center for ADHD Awareness, Canada
Kathy Doherty, London, Brighton, Individual and couples ADHD counseling. www.karendohertycoaching.co.uk
ADHD Organizing Professionals
Judith Kohlberg, Atlanta, GA - Co-author of ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life is one of the top ADHD organizers, period. More information at her fileheads.net website.
The National Association of Professional Organizers - lists organization coaches, but not necessarily for ADHD
ADHD Support Groups
CHADD.org - one way to find a local support group, as well as background information. We also recommend finding your local chapter as they may have specific information about specialists in their area.
Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group - very active support group offers speakers, meetings and info about trials and events in NYC at this link.
North Central Community Collaborative, and North Central Connecticut Community Collaborative Family Support Group - North Central Connecticut. Group leaders are therapists, social workers , providers - helping parents of children or spouses with ADHD. Doriana M. Vicedomini, Chair, took our therapist seminar. Groups established in 2005. Contact: (860) 668-5228 or (504) 259-4327 or [email protected]
Limited financial means? Contact Healthwatch to see if there are clinical trials going on which you can join. If you can join a clinical ADD trial then the evaluation is free.
Find or Start an ADHD Support Group - Can't find an ADHD support group in your area? Follow these steps to start your own support group for adults with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD. Learn more at ADDitudemag.com.
PsychologyToday.com – Psychology Today keeps a large list of providers that is helpful because it is sortable by zip code, specialty and health plan. Look for specialists who say they diagnose ADHD, who practice CBT or in some other way indicate that they have more than a "passing interest" in ADHD. When you call them, find out what proportion of their practice is devoted to ADHD.
GoodTherapy.org – this website has a lot of information about choosing a therapist as well as an extensive list of therapists that can be sorted geographically and by specialty. Note that to find an ADHD therapist you have to go into "Advanced Search" and choose "Inattention…ADHD" Like the PsychologyToday resource, you'll want to make contact to verify that the person has a specialty in ADHD.
Google – You may find someone by Googling 'adult ADHD' or 'ADHD couples' and your location.
Social Media - There are several ADHD pages in Facebook and Twitter, plus many groups. This Facebook Group is for those with an ADHD spouse, written in English and Spanish.
Psychology Today Online Useful database of professionals that can be sorted by location, specialty, and insurance carrier. Click here.
Articles about Professional Help
How Therapy Can Be Hazardous to Your Marital Health - Speech by William J. Doherty, PhD
This speech, given in 1999 at the Smart Marriages Conference, can be found at http://www.smartmarriages.com/hazardous.html. I highly recommend it for anyone considering counseling as Doherty provides good perspective into finding an effective marriage counselor. In addition, the site at which the article is posted points to other useful marriage and counseling resources.
*To reiterate: We cannot and do not know what sort of experience you will have with the professionals listed here, and offer no guarantees that you will have any specific outcome with them. We offer this list of suggested professionals only as a service to the many adults who contact us asking for further information about professionals who know about adult ADHD and its impact on relationships.


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This seemed to be the best forum for this announcement here, so I apologize in advance if it isn't.
Visitation to our National Parks has been diminishing since the 1980s, and the National Park Service is hoping to turn that around during the Centennial celebrating our National Parks in 2016. It may seem early, but most initiatives are already in place; and we should all expect to see some great, new things in our parks come 2016.
Looking over the granted, and proposed, initiatives, very few of them benefit those of us who spend the majority of our time in the backcountry. Bear in mind, however, that these initiatives are designed to increase visitation to the National Parks. For our own selfish reasons, we may not like the idea of potentially not finding the same solitude in the parks we do today; but there are more important reasons to support the Centennial initiative. With the dwindling attendance in the parks, it is apparent that many people are missing out on the great spectacle that is our National Park system.
Admission is now $25 per vehicle in most National Parks, and that is already enough to turn around many would-be visitors at the gates. With enough support for the Centennial, hopefully we can manage to keep this rate steady as inflation increases.
I just want to throw this out there as an announcement since I think many people here would be interested in giving back to the system that potentially got us started in this great hobby and keeps us coming back for more.
I would like to refer everyone to the following website for more information:
You can find out more about the programs and initiatives granted for our parks; and you might be interested in donating or volunteering at your local National Park.
Aug 3, 2008 at 4:43 pm #1445579I'd be curious to hear from those who have volunteered for either US National Park Service/Dept Of Interior or state of residency.
I have tried to volunteer both in the Florida Park Service and at NPS/DOI. All it resulted in was a lot of wasted time in filling out paperwork and making phone calls that few returned. The ones who did call back basically pointed at someone else as the holdup.
Since my time away from Tha Man comes at a premium, I thought my time was better spent paying for admission and usage fees instead of trying to give my time away.
Ah yes, my tax dollars at work.Aug 3, 2008 at 4:50 pm #1445581This may be a bit off topic, but I keep hearing that we need permit systems and parking fees because our Parks are overrun by visitors and the crowds have to be controlled and herded around to stop their destruction.
Then other places -like this, we are told nobody is showing up anymore?Aug 3, 2008 at 5:54 pm #1445586I agree; but in all fairness, the difficulty in finding volunteer work for an individual goes beyond the NPS, federal government, and even non-profits that specialize in volunteer work. You would think such organizations would have someone that specializes in the logistics involved in getting individual and small-group volunteers to work; but the truth is, that they seem to only care about large groups of volunteers. With that said, many parks and services have "outsourced" their civic volunteer functions to larger organizations. The Friends of the Smokies is probably one such group that you are familiar with; for they are the pseudo-official branch for volunteering in the Smokies.
As for the remark about the parks being overrun; well I don't see that being the case from personal experience. I have been to many different national parks during many different peak seasons; and the closest one I've ever found to being congested was Yellowstone on a Labor Day Weekend. Even then, it still was not that bad. Great Smoky Mountain National Park is, supposedly, the busiest park in the system; and I've found it to very capable of handling the volume in the recent times I've visited over the years; including Memorial weekend, Independence weekend, and Labor weekend. I've never been to Yosemite, but based on pictures I've seen, it looks like the volume there can be incredible at times. Then again, it is also one of the very few national parks that is both uniquely amazing and yet so close to major population centers.
My guess is that the people saying such things are the ones that would prefer to see a year-round solitude like they are used to in the off-season.
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One Year Later, SOPA/PIPA Supporters Still Completely Ignore The Public
from the incredible dept
Let's take a look at some of the statements.
The problem of Internet piracy and the sale of counterfeit products online has not gone away. Senator Leahy continues to monitor law enforcement actions, significant developments in the courts and voluntary industry practices, and all those pieces will help determine what next steps are appropriate.Well, first problem: the continued conflation of internet copyright infringement with the sale of counterfeit products. These are two very, very different issues with very different causes that require very different approaches to dealing with them. Yet, Leahy and others have used this conflation to dangerous ends with bills like PIPA. What they do is take the widespread nature of copyright infringement and mix it with the very very very small, but still real, possibility of serious harm from some very specific cases of product counterfeiting (i.e., drugs and military equipment) -- and then try to create broad "solutions" that have massive unintended consequences impacting individual freedoms like freedom of speech. If both of those things are "problems" then lets have real discussions about them individually. The second you mix them together, you know that something bad will come out of it.
— spokeswoman for Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee and author of the Protect IP Act
We can all agree about the importance of protecting American innovation from foreign thieves, but I think it is critical that all parties have a seat at the table and work together to solve important policy issues. As chairman of the Judiciary committee, I look forward to working with both the technology and content communities to find ways to protect America's competitive advantage while promoting internet freedom and growth.First of all, you don't "steal" innovation. Innovation is a process. But, even beyond that, when he talks about "all parties" having "a seat at the table" and working together, notice that he doesn't mention the public at all. It's just "technology and content communities." That was a big part of the problem in the first place and it's disappointing that Goodlatte is still pushing this silly line. This was never "tech vs. content." This was about the public and forward-looking organizations who want to keep the internet free and open -- and legacy players (in both the content and tech industries, by the way) who were looking to lock down and control new systems in a weak attempt to protect increasingly obsolete business models. Bringing "tech" and "content" to the table and thinking those are the two sides in this fight isn't just mistaken, it gets the whole basis of this dispute wrong and will inevitably lead to more problems. Out of that comes bogus "solutions" like the six strikes agreements, which again completely left the public out in the cold.
— Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia), chairman of the House Judiciary committee and original sponsor of SOPA
Goodlatte is now the head of the House Judiciary Committee. He's always presented himself as a friend to Silicon Valley (and reminds us over and over and over again that his son works at Facebook). If he wants to do a better job than his predecessor, he needs to get past the artificial divides like "tech" vs. "content" and start looking at the real issues: the public and innovators vs. legacy players. Those cut across both lines. There are legacy tech players looking to hold back innovation, just as there are innovative, public-embracing content players.
Hollywood and Silicon Valley have more in common than most people realize. We share a commitment to innovation, to our consumers, and are working together to develop new platforms to make that content easily and legally accessible. Like the tech industry, the well-being of the film community is dependent on a vibrant First Amendment and we would never support any legislation that limits this fundamental right. We can all agree no one wins if everyone loses. Preserving freedom of speech and protecting intellectual property rights are not mutually exclusive efforts. Intellectual property protection is essential to creators and makers in both industries and we need to discuss it rationally. Let's use this anniversary to forge a path toward the future where the creative content and technology industries work together to develop meaningful solutions that ensure an Internet that works for everyone.We agree on the first half, but as is so often the case, O'Leary states the first half to basically try to avoid the obvious criticism of the second half. He states that the MPAA would never support legislation that limits the First Amendment, but he's done exactly that. Preserving freedom of speech and protecting "intellectual property" may not be mutually exclusive, but they absolutely can conflict, and frequently do conflict. The MPAA has refused to even acknowledge this possibility.
— Michael O'Leary, senior executive vice president for global policy and external affairs at the Motion Picture Association of America
From there, the statement gets more and more problematic. We've seen over and over again that, while many creators and tech companies do use copyright, patents and trademarks, they are hardly "essential". Again, by simplifying this to "tech" vs. "content" it's easy for O'Leary to point to legacy tech companies who lean hard on copyright or patents, and then suggest that both "sides" want greater protectionism. But that's misleading. As discussed above, much of this is really about legacy players trying to block innovators who are looking to benefit the public. You can easily line up a bunch of legacy players on both the tech and content sides who will agree until the end of time about the values of protectionism -- just as you could line up true innovators in both areas who say that patents, copyright and trademark are of little value and are mostly a distraction.
It's a new day for a new music business and for the RIAA. For the better part of the last year, we have focused on being an evangelist for the dynamic, exciting legal online marketplace that now exists for fans. That will continue to be our priority in 2013. We earn more than half of our revenues from digital services and platforms. Not many creative industries can say that. Music helps drive social media trends and device sales. In fact, in 2012, the two top Google searches were music-related. Currently, 19 of the top 20 YouTube videos are music videos. And according to Twitter, seven of the top 10 Twitter accounts are held by artists.In typical Glazier fashion, those first two paragraphs are simply misdirection. Yes, of course music is important and a part of the cultural fabric. Duh. But notice that he's not actually concerned about ways to increase that through the better spreading of music, the ability to share and experience culture. No, he's solely focused on one thing: getting paid directly for each use of the song. And that's because the companies he represents -- the music labels -- were mostly built on that as a sole revenue stream. He's not talking about neat things like Kickstarter or Bandcamp that have allowed artists to "go direct" to fans, because that kind of stuff gets in the way.
What does this all tell us? Music is at the center of cultural and commercial phenomena. We are not stuck in the past but looking ahead at a promising, bright future teeming with new music options. Which is why we created, along with our online retailer partner NARM, WhyMusicMatters.com, a one-stop educational guide for digital music so fans can know where to get their favorite music in a variety of different ways. And we expect that this bright future will offer access to music in ways currently unimaginable but will perhaps seem commonplace a year from now.
Yes, piracy still continues to plague us and is a continuing threat to our business. But instead of looking to Congress for help, we are tuned in to the marketplace and actively seeking out voluntary partnerships with intermediaries like ISPs and advertisers to help curtail illegal downloading. Moving forward, we want to simplify music licensing to make it easier to develop music business models. We know that music models continue to evolve - access and listening models are becoming more prevalent and it's imperative we derive a fair market return for the music that is the foundation of those businesses. And as always, we'll continue to find new ways to promote the dynamic music marketplace.
— Mitch Glazier, senior executive vice president at the Recording Industry Association of America.
It's good to see him committed to fixing licensing, because it's a massive problem, but I'll note that the RIAA was heavily involved in trying to block a bill last year that would have made music licensing more reasonable and affordable so that there would be new ways to distribute music legally.
Finally, the whole "voluntary" agreements thing is a bit of a red herring as well, as it seems as though the MPAA and RIAA are really focused on using these "voluntary" agreements to more or less get what they wanted in SOPA in the first place -- and that often means less due process and fewer fundamental rights and abilities for the public.
Protection of intellectual property and Internet freedom are critically important. The Chamber will work with members on both sides of the aisle to find an effective and commercially reasonable solution to address this ongoing problem.Not much to say on that, other than the US Chamber of Commerce was the leading lobbyist pushing for SOPA/PIPA last year. Their interpretation of "commercially reasonable solution" is highly suspect. Oh yeah, as is their interpretation of the "ongoing problem." The last time we looked, the US Chamber of Commerce was using flat-out bogus numbers and claims to support their description of "the problem." If you define "the problem" incorrectly, the "solution" is probably going to be an even bigger problem.
— U.S. Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman
If you had asked me how I felt on January 18, 2012, about the prospects for protecting the creative work of artists and innovative businesses in the wake of the internet revolt against the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act, my response might have involved some muttering under my breath and a request for a stiff drink. In the coming week, many who seek to exploit the work of creators without their consent will be looking backwards and celebrating last year's defeat of those bills. So one might expect advocates for artists and creators to be in a dour mood again, but there is ample cause for optimism among members of the creative community...This picks up on Mitch Glazier and Senator Leahy's comments on "voluntary" solutions and shows something important. Note that all of those bullet points in the "voluntary" category are the kinds of things that SOPA/PIPA sought to make mandatory. As incredibly vital as the fight against SOPA/PIPA was last year, it's also important to see that the industry (sometimes with government help) has continued to browbeat companies into more or less implementing the rules anyway. When those "voluntary" rules conflict with individual freedoms -- as is the case with certain gatekeepers (e.g., limited number of payment processors) -- we should be worried.
At least some of the goals of the legislation have been achieved through increased private and government action since the introduction of the first version of the bills in 2010:As more artists and creators stand with their peers and highlight what is really happening on the Internet, more people will listen and think twice. If there is a silver lining to the blackout, it has been the people who we have met this year: artists, reformed 'pirates' academics and lawmakers who want to begin meaningful conversations about promoting creativity and ensuring it finds a place in all of our lives.
- More credit card companies are engaging in best practices. In June 2011, major credit card companies and online payment processors (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, PayPal and Visa) reached an agreement on voluntary best practices to reduce sales of counterfeit and pirated goods by cutting off sites that distribute infringing goods from conducting financial transactions through these processors.
- More advertisers are engaging in best practices. On May 3, 2012, the Association of National Advertisers and the American Association of Advertising Agencies issued a statement of best practices to address online piracy and counterfeiting.
- Internet service providers, movie studios and record labels are collaborating on a Copyright Alert System. Under this system ISPs have agreed to notify users when their accounts appear to be used for illegal downloading activity and to impose real consequences on users who refuse to stop after receiving multiple notices.
- Google finally started considering whether sites are rogue websites when doing search rankings. In August 2012, Google announced a change in its search algorithm that takes into account the number of "valid copyright removal notices" when determining the ranking of search results. In its announcement, Google indicated the goal was to help its users find legitimate sources of content more easily...
— Sandra Aistars, executive director of the Copyright Alliance
All in all, these comments show a consistent pattern. SOPA and PIPA might not come back as new legislation... but the issues are still very much with us. Those in power still don't understand the core issues, believing it's a commercial dispute between two mis-defined industries, while the focus on "voluntary" solutions seems to be attacking individual rights without people noticing.


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Sony VPL-HW15 Projector Review
One of the best home theater projectors Sony has is the VPL-HW15. This projector features 1000 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and an impressive 60000:1 contrast ratio. Recently, the writers from Expert Reviews got the opportunity to test this projector. One of the first features that they looked at was the preset image modes. After a quick setup, the writers turned on the projector and got to see the amazing image quality. The preset image modes only enhanced the quality. What was even better was the fact that the writers did not need to adjust the preset modes. Another aspect that they writers liked was the low noise level. This allowed them to watch movies with out being distracted. The only major problem that the writers had was with the remote control. They thought that even though the control provided suitable button control, it was just too big to hold. Also the remote only works with Bravia compatible devices, which means that it can't be used as a universal remote if you use incompatible parts. The final verdict made was, "An outstanding projector with image quality that can be adjusted to rival the best on the market – we'd have liked frame interpolation too, though.â€
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NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook's newly public stock is sliding further on its third trading day as investors reconsider how much the social network is worth.
The Menlo Park, Calif., company's long-anticipated initial public stock offering raised $16 billion, valuing the company at $104 billion — more than Amazon.com Inc., at $98 billion. Google Inc., meanwhile, is worth close to $200 billion.
But the stock has plunged after the IPO. Facebook's shares are down 71 cents, or 2 percent, to $33.32 in late morning trading Tuesday, after dropping as low as $30.98 earlier in the day. That values the company at about $91 billion.
Shares sank 11 percent to $34.03 on Monday. The stock priced at $38 in its IPO late Thursday.
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CHICAGO, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "#@$%! those zombies! That's what I'd say if there was a zombie apocalypse," declared Ted who enjoys pretending to be zombie fighters with his kids. One look at Ted's warrior-like physique and it's easy to believe that he could hold a mob of zombies at bay.
Just two years ago, Ted would not have dreamed of talking like this. Overweight and out-of-shape, Ted had problems keeping up with his small kids, let alone taking on zombies. The epiphany came one day when he found himself out-of-breath and outrun by his 7-year-old.
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Ted now outruns his children and feels confident that he can protect his neighborhood against zombies.
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It happens two or three times a day in hospitals: Doctors hand off their patients to the next shift, sometimes standing in the hallway with their pagers ringing and the frenzy of the hospital swirling around them. Important information about a patient's condition and treatment needs can get lost in the shuffle, a known cause of medical errors.
On Tuesday, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital provided some of the first good evidence that a more structured patient handoff improves care. After introducing a new system on two inpatient units at the hospital, the group found that preventable errors declined by more than half over three months. Their results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.


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PITTSBURGH — A major supplier to the oil and gas industry says it will begin disclosing 100 percent of the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing fluid, with no exemptions for trade secrets. The move by Baker Hughes of Houston is a shift for a major firm; it's unclear if others will follow suit.
The oil and gas industry has said the chemicals used are disclosed at tens of thousands of wells, but environmental and health groups and government regulators say a loophole that allows companies to hide chemical "trade secrets" has been a major problem.
A statement on the Baker Hughes website said the company believes it's possible to disclose 100 percent "of the chemical ingredients we use in hydraulic fracturing fluids without compromising our formulations," to increase public trust.
"This really good news. It's a step in the right direction," said Dr. Bernard Goldstein, the former dean of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. "One hopes that the entire industry goes along with it."
But Goldstein noted one "major hedge" in the Baker Hughes position, since the company said it will provide complete lists of the products and chemical ingredients used in frack fluids "where accepted by our customers and relevant governmental authorities."
Still, Goldstein said the Baker Hughes language sets a new standard for transparency and "clearly distinguishes them from Halliburton," another major industry supplier.
A Halliburton spokeswoman did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
A boom in drilling has led to tens of thousands of new wells being drilled in recent years using the fracking process. A mix of water, sand and chemicals is forced into deep underground formations to break rock apart and free oil and gas. That's led to major economic benefits but also fears that the chemicals used in the process could spread to water supplies.
The mix of chemicals varies by company and region — and some of the chemicals are toxic and could cause health problems in significant doses — so the lack of full transparency has worried landowners and public health experts.
Many companies voluntarily disclose the contents of their fracking fluids through FracFocus.org, a website partially funded by the oil and gas industry that tracks fracking operations nationwide. But critics say the website has loose reporting standards and allows companies to avoid disclosure by declaring certain chemicals as trade secrets.
A U.S. Energy Department Task Force report issued in March that found that 84% of the wells registered on FracFocus invoked a trade secret exemption for at least one chemical. The Task Force said it "favors full disclosure of all known constituents added to fracturing fluid with few, if any exceptions."
The FracFocus website is managed by the Ground Water Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, both based in Oklahoma, and is funded by industry and the Energy Department.
Jerry Baker of the Oil and Gas Compact said he doesn't know of any other major supplier that has made a pledge similar to the one from Baker Hughes.
"It's a business decision on their part," Baker said. "Somehow, they've committed to this at the highest levels" of disclosure.
The Interior Department is expected to finalize proposed regulation for hydraulic fracturing on public lands by the end of the year. The measure would apply to some 700 million acres of federal lands and 56 million acres of lands controlled by federally recognized Indian tribes.
The rule proposed last year would require companies drilling for oil and natural gas to disclose chemicals used in fracking operations. The information would be made public.
The DOE said 25 states now mandate public disclosure of the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, including 15 that use FracFocus as a reporting tool.
Industry groups oppose the disclosure rule, saying it would be costly for businesses, with little environmental or safety benefit. The American Petroleum Institute, the oil industry's top lobbying group, has praised the efforts of states to adopt the FracFocus database for disclosing chemicals, but has said additional federal regulations could jeopardize economic growth.
API spokesman Zachary Cikanek said in an email that they strongly support the use of FracFocus to provide the public with information on the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.
"We also welcome additional efforts by individual companies to increase public engagement and transparency," Cikanek added.
Daly reported from Washington.


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