How the 7 Developmental Capacities of Executive Functioning Bring Compassion To Financial Planning and Neurodiversity with Christine Hargrove

Discover the intricacies of financial intimacy and how ADHD can impact couples and their financial well-being in this enlightening conversation with Christine Hargrove, a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia. You'll gain valuable insights into the world of neurodiversity and the challenges faced by neurodiverse families when it comes to money and relationships.

Our Host, Ed Coambs of Healthy Love and Money along with Christine dive deep into the concept of financial self-efficacy and its connection to positive financial behaviors, shedding light on Christine's work at the CARE Lab and Aspire Clinic, where she supports individuals, couples, and families living with ADHD. They discuss the different mechanisms of change in family therapy, and how the context and goals can influence the exercises employed in treatment. As they explore executive functioning and neurodiversity, you'll unravel the invisible barriers that can make it difficult for people with ADHD to consistently implement what they know they should do.

Don’t miss this fascinating journey through the seven developmental capacities of executive functioning and how they can affect our ability to complete tasks and understand complex concepts. You'll hear Christine's personal story of her daughter's ADHD diagnosis and how it prompted her to learn more about neurodiversity and its impact on family life. By the end of our conversation, you'll have a deeper understanding of ADHD and its effects on relationships and finances.

Key Topics:

• The Triangle of ADHD, Couples and Money (02:00)
• Christine’s Story and Her Daughter’s Diagnosis (05:05)
• How Christine got into Financial Therapy (10:50)
• The Seven Developmental Capacities of Executive Functioning (22:33)
• Resources from Christine (38:00)

Resources:

• Christine Hargrove on LinkedIn

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