Groups for Parents of Children and Teens with ADD/ADHD in Seattle and Distance Learning via Phone

Finding Calm in the Midst of Chaos: Education, Stress Management, and Support for Parents

Education:

• Learn strategies, systems, and solutions to help your kids with organization, time management, bedtime and sleep, planning, getting homework completed and turned in, self-advocacy, and more.
  
  
• Understand the neurology of ADD/ADHD – what exactly is happening in the brain to cause problems with attention, distractions, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or other traits?
  
  
• Know the real life impact of ADD/ADHD. What does executive functioning and self-regulation mean and how can problems in that area affect your child day to day? What are co-existing conditions to watch out for? What are some common gifts and strengths?
  
  
• Become familiar with resources in your community and at your child’s school. What help can you ask for at school and what is the difference between a 504 and an IEP? What are current treatments for ADD/ADHD – traditional, complementary, and alternative? What is the value of a learning assessment? Learn the differences between therapy, tutoring, and coaching.
  
  

Stress Management – Learn ways to relax and gain more control over your thinking, emotions, and behaviors:

• Practice some easy “on-the-go” techniques to reduce stress in your body and your mind.
  
  
• Develop awareness of unhelpful thinking patterns about your child and yourself as a parent that increase stress. Learn ways to manage or restructure them.
  
  
• Learn a simple technique to help you become aware of what you need in order to take care of yourself and be more effective.
  
  
• Practice methods for bringing more joy, contentment, and positive emotions into your life. Your own happiness and well-being will impact your whole family.
  
  

Support – Talk with other parents who understand:

Express your concerns and share strategies with others who have kids with similar challenges. If your child is struggling, it’s a tremendous relief to meet parents who won’t judge you or your child and can relate to what you’re going through.

Group Details:

When: We meet once a week for four weeks for an hour and a half each time. Seattle groups are Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Distance groups are Thursday mornings from 10:30 – noon Pacific Time.

Where: Seattle groups meet in the Wedgwood area of northeast Seattle. Distance groups are wherever you can find a quiet and comfortable place to talk on the phone.

Fee: See my Fees and Payments page.

Feel free to email me or call 206-579-8274 if you have any questions or would like to sign up for an upcoming group.