Full Description
Rooted in both well-being and neuro-affirming lenses, this timely, essential text offers a comprehensive guide to supporting adults with ADHD.
The book compiles and synthesizes theoretical frameworks, cutting-edge, evidence-based coaching and psychological science, positive psychology, and research findings, as well as numerous examples, with their application to adults who have ADHD. It offers an array of practical, theoretically sound, evidence-supported approaches practitioners can easily implement as a guide to providing optimal support for adult clients with ADHD. Practitioners will find clear and useful direction for numerous, complementary approaches to helping clients with ADHD: (1) cultivate the ability to make self-determined choices and take more effective action; (2) develop hope, resilience, agency, and capacity; and (3) achieve both personal growth and overall well-being.
Therapists, coaches, and others working with this population will appreciate the text's clear, practical, and evidence-based guidance on a range of approaches promoting well-being—and flourishing—for adult clients with ADHD.
Contents
Part 1: Calibrating Lenses 1. Client-Centered Approach: A Lens for Trust and Alliance 2. Sociocultural Considerations: A Welcoming Lens 3. Readiness for Change: A Lens for Assessment and Exploration 4. Strengths Paradigm: A Lens for Self-appreciation, Agency, and Capacity Part 2: Cultivating Fundamentals 5. Health and Wellness: Fundamental Building Blocks of Well-being 6. Executive Functioning: A Fundamental Framework 7. Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity: Fundamental Practices for Self-Regulation 8. Self-Compassion: Fundamental Support for Resilience and Self-Worth Part 3: Expanding Thoughts and Perspectives 9. Psychoeducation: Expanding Self-Awareness and Supporting Empowerment 10. Embracing ADHD: Expanding Self-Concept and Supporting Connection 11. Thought Patterns and Perspectives: Expanding Beliefs and Supporting Hope 12. Acknowledgement and Celebration: Expanding the Sense of Self Part 4: Fostering Progress and Growth 13. Self-Determination: Fostering Agency and Autonomy 14. Motivation in ADHD: Fostering Awareness and Action 15. Growth Mindset: Fostering the Resilience for Change 16. Goal Setting in Small Steps: Fostering Manageable Progress
