Psychological Disorders, Alternative Medicine - General & Miscellaneous, ADD/ADHD, Family & Child Health, Family & Child Health

Is this Really My Child?

Name: Is this Really My Child?
Author: Cathrin Olsen
ISBN: 9781412015776

by Cathrin Olsen, R. N. Olsen N. D.

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Overview

In "Is this really my Child", Dr. Olsen provides the reader with an innovative uplifting alternative approach to ADD and ADHD. She believes in food and behavior correlation. This book provides hope and encouragement. Dr. Olsen's knowledge and expertise is based on her own experience with her children and through her professional practice.

Even if your child is not on medication, or if you are dealing with a difficult child not yet diagnosed, or a child who seems just so very difficult but does not fall within the classification of ADD or ADHD, her approach will be beneficial to you.

Dr. Olsen walks you step by step through the process of how certain foods impact behavior and what to do about it. Moreover she discusses how to overcome negative behavior with love and the BECLL approach.

Dr. Olsen's book leaves you uplifted, full of hope and encouragement. You will enjoy your child again.

Synopsis

All natural drug-free approach to ADD/ADHD. Realize the correlation between food and behavior. Uplifting, innovative alternative for parents with tempermentally difficult children. Learn how to enjoy your child again.

About the Author, Cathrin Olsen

Dr. Cathrin Olsen holds a Doctorate in Naturology and is a member of the American Alternative Medical Association. Her background in the medical field as a Registered Nurse has provided her with extensive experience, contributing to her well-rounded knowledge, both in the holistic and medical field.

Dr. Olsen's initial career years took her through the demanding work within the psychiatric and chemical dependency field. The years following she spent as a home health nurse specializing in Infusion Therapy; providing chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy as well as total nutritional therapy to patients. She then turned her attention to assessing psychiatric patients in their home and concentrated on being a liaison for Hospice; working with dying patients as well as their families.

Throughout her career as a Registered Nurse, Dr. Olsen noticed an immense correlation between food intake, physical ailment and behavior.

Her real challenge came as her youngest child had enormous difficulties coping with every day life. After receiving her Doctorate she decided to dedicate herself to researching alternative options for ADD, ADHD and Ritalin use.

Dr. Olsen's extensive research in the USA as in Europe, especially Germany, has reiterated her findings about the distinct correlation between food intake, physical ailments and behavior patterns.

Her determination and diligent work has cumulated in a delightful and very informative book "Is this really my child?" She focuses on "temperamentally difficult" children and provides a refreshing innovative approach as well as profound assistance to parents dealing with their children. Dr. Olsen does notbelieve in labeling children as ADD and ADHD, as a result referring to these children as temperamentally difficult.

Over the years she has volunteered her time for the Battered Wife shelter, Women health groups, Parent Teacher Association, Youth organizations and as a family liaison with the US Navy. Dr. Olsen lives in Coronado, California with her husband, 5 children and their Golden Retriever.