People with ADD are often creative, gifted, generous, and warm. Those positive traits attract others to them, and can make for a loving and exciting relationship. The difficult traits, however, can cause hurt, frustration and stress in those who love them. Some of this stress could be alleviated if non-ADD partners had the opportunity to get support, information, and validation for their experiences. They would also benefit from learning “ADD specific” relationship and self-care skills. Unfortunately, there are few resources and services available to them.

To meet the needs of non-ADD spouses and partners, I provide the following products and services:

• Free quarterly ADD newsletter to give you ideas, support, tips, and encouragement.
• The Audio: Help! My Partner Has ADD!! You can download this supportive, informative recording from the non-ADD perspective - and listen to it whenever the time is right.
• The first book written specifically for non-ADD partners: Living With ADD When You’re Not the One Who has It: A Self-Care Workbook for Partners. Take a look at the Table of Contents, Introduction and What Readers are Saying. If it sounds interesting, you can find it at our Bookstore.
• Free monthly telephone support groups for non-ADD partners ONLY. The purpose is to provide a safe place where you can vent, offer support, learn new strategies, and connect with others who may share your experiences. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact me to schedule a brief telephone consultation. At that time, you will be given the phone number and access code. Support groups will be free until January – except for long distance charges. Check out www.onesuite.com for 2.5 cents a minute long distance.