Full Description
The Adult ADHD Treatment Handbook provides professional guidance, session plans and client resources for all those offering treatment to adults with ADHD.
Adults with ADHD can exhibit increased poor concentration, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Developed to equip services with an efficient approach to meeting the needs of all adults with ADHD, this handbook offers the following benefits:
Tried and tested sessions developed by psychologists and therapists.
A simple eight-session programme which covers the key ADHD problem areas
Additional bolt-on sessions help you tailor your programme to your clients;
Varied, succinct and accessible resources.
The Adult ADHD Treatment Handbook provides everything clinical psychologists, counsellors and therapists will need to deliver effective treatment, and is also useful for any clinician wanting to provide information for their clients.
Contents
Contents
How to use these resources
Introduction
Session 1: Understanding ADHD and how it affects you
Session 2: Anxiety and Problem Solving
Session 3: Medication and Sleep
Session 4: Depression and Self-Worth
Session 5: Attention, Concentration and Memory
Session 6: Impulsivity, Anger and ADHD Mood swings
Session 7: Organisation, Timekeeping and Money Management
Session 8: Relationships
Additional session 1: Couples session
Additional session 2: Parenting
Additional session 3: Organising a follow up support group
Additional handouts
Being a woman with ADHD
ADHD at work
Being a student with ADHD
Questions about ADHD medication
Useful Resources
Appendices -
Appendix 1: DSM 5 criteria for ADHD
Appendix 2: Goal Setting Sheet
Appendix 3: Timeline
My Core Beliefs
Appendix 4: Thought Record
Appendix 5: Sleep Diary
Appendix 6: Vignettes for session 4; Depression and Self-Worth
Appendix 7: Vignettes for session 5; Attention, Concentration and Memory
Appendix 8: My Better Organisational plan
Appendix 9: Vignette for session 7; Timekeeping
Activity Schedule
Money Management exercise
Appendix 10: ABC Chart
Appendix 11: Our ADHD Situation
Appendix 12: Our Challenging Situation
Appendix 13: ADHD group Satisfaction Questionnaire
