Managing ADHD
About Managing ADHD
The Managing Adult ADHD Program is a 10-week group program based on CBT principles applied specifically to the difficulties associated with ADHD and building resilience in individuals diagnosed with ADHD. This program aims for participants to learn and apply practical CBT-based skills to suit their individual needs. Participants are encouraged to set their own goals, use skills to build motivation and take action that enriches their life.
Program content
Understand ADHD Attention and Memory Strategies Mindfulness for ADHD Challenging Unhelpful Thinking Emotion Regulation Improving Self-Esteem Managing Motivation and Procrastination Time Management Lifestyle Factors and ADHD
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions which typically have between 8-12 participants. The group will be lead by 2 qualified allied health professionals who will support group participants to share lived experiences, and to learn practical skills and evidence-based strategies for managing ADHD. At the end of each session, individuals will be encouraged to set a practise task which will be reviewed in the following session.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understand ADHD - Learn about the neurobiological underpinnings of ADHD, common experiences and causes of ADHD
Objective 2
Attention and Memory - Learn several practical strategies for managing attention and memory.
Objective 3
Self-Esteem - Identify and utilise strengths, challenging unhelpful thoughts and act in ways that promote self-acceptance.
Objective 4
Emotion Regulation - Learn how to manage intense emotions.
Objective 5
Procrastination - Learn skills to improve motivation and time management.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fees and charges?
Participants are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly with Currumbin Clinic.
