Writer profile
Jennifer Park
M.S. in Clinical Psychology · writes on ADHD & Relationships
Jennifer Park covers ADHD in relationships: partners, families, parents of ADHD kids, and adult ADHD in long-term partnerships. She has a Master's in Clinical Psychology and has worked in research and non-clinical writing roles. She is not a licensed practicing psychologist, and she does not provide therapy or counselling through this site.
Her articles work through common friction patterns: uneven invisible labor, repeated forgotten commitments, rejection sensitivity inside close relationships, time-blindness at the family calendar level. She tries to describe the pattern in enough detail that both people can recognise it, and then introduce one or two evidence-informed repair moves without naming anyone as the 'problem'.
She is careful with trauma, abuse, and crisis framing. When a reader question needs a clinical referral, the article says so explicitly instead of trying to substitute.
What this writer covers
- ADHD in couples and long-term relationships
- Parents and family dynamics (including ADHD parent of ADHD child)
- Rejection-sensitive dysphoria and emotional regulation in relationships
- Communication scripts without blame
How they research a piece
Jennifer uses a small set of evidence sources: published ADHD couples research, Russell Barkley and Edward Hallowell material on ADHD and relationships, plus the relevant NIMH / NICE summaries. Where she describes a communication move, she notes whether it is from a specific therapy modality or is a generalised coaching suggestion.
What they are not
Jennifer has graduate training in clinical psychology but is not a licensed practicing clinician. She does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or crisis support. If you need that, please contact a licensed mental health professional or an emergency service.
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Articles by Jennifer Park
April 13, 2026
What Not to Do With Someone Who Has ADHD
Phrases like 'just try harder' hurt people with ADHD. Learn what not to say, why it causes harm, and practical communication swaps that build trust.
April 4, 2026
Late Diagnosis ADHD: What It Means and What Comes Next
Diagnosed with ADHD in your 30s, 40s, or later? Here is why it happens, the emotions that follow, and practical steps to move forward after the news.
March 9, 2026
ADHD and Relationships: Communication, Conflict & Connection
Forgotten plans, lopsided chores, and the parent-child dynamic wear couples down. Here is what the research says about fixing it without blame.
February 14, 2026
Perfectionism in ADHD: Breaking the Cycle
Perfectionism in ADHD is often a shame loop, not high standards. Spot the cycle of avoidance, all-or-nothing thinking, and overcompensation, and exit.
February 13, 2026
What Is Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)?
Rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is the sudden, crushing reaction many ADHD adults feel to criticism. Learn why it happens and what calms it down.
February 11, 2026
ADHD vs Burnout: How to Tell the Difference
Brain fog, missed deadlines, and exhaustion fit both ADHD and burnout. Use timeline, triggers, and recovery patterns to tell them apart with a clinician.
January 20, 2026
Mindfulness and Meditation for ADHD: Does It Actually Work?
Mindfulness-based interventions show moderate improvements in ADHD symptoms and daily functioning. Learn what the research says and how to adapt practice.
January 17, 2026
CBT for ADHD: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps
A typical ADHD-adapted CBT course runs 12 to 16 weekly sessions. Inside a session, the evidence base, costs, and how to pick a therapist who gets it.
December 29, 2025
ADHD Strengths: Positive Traits and Real Advantages
Research tracks ten ADHD-linked strengths: creativity, hyperfocus, humor, risk tolerance, and more. See which are real, which are context-dependent.
December 26, 2025
ADHD Masking: What It Looks Like and Why It Matters
Hiding ADHD symptoms at work, at home, or in relationships burns out brains and delays diagnosis. Spot the signs, weigh the costs, and unmask gradually.
December 21, 2025
ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Why Feelings Hit Harder
Emotional dysregulation affects up to 70% of adults with ADHD. Learn why feelings hit harder, how executive function is involved, and strategies that help.
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