Post-diagnosis support and therapy can be incredibly valuable for individuals with ADHD, particularly those diagnosed in adulthood who may have experienced challenges and difficulties throughout their lives without understanding the reasons behind them. Focusing on neuro-affirming therapy sessions and helps our clients understand their strengths and struggles, is a holistic and empowering way to address ADHD.

Here are some key aspects of post-diagnosis support and therapy for ADHD that we offer:

Education and Psychoeducation: Providing clients with accurate information about ADHD, its symptoms, and its impact can help them gain a better understanding of their neurotype. Psychoeducation can also involve exploring the common challenges faced by individuals with ADHD and discussing strategies to manage symptoms effectively.

Self-Identity and Self-Advocacy: Helping clients develop a positive self-identity and self-advocacy skills can be crucial for their overall well-being. By understanding their unique strengths and challenges, individuals can develop a sense of self-acceptance and learn how to effectively communicate their needs and advocate for themselves in various contexts.

Developing Coping Strategies: Therapy can focus on identifying and developing coping strategies and life hacks that work well for individuals with ADHD. This may involve exploring organization techniques, time management skills, and tools to improve focus and attention.

Emotional Support and Healing: Addressing the emotional impact of living with undiagnosed ADHD or past difficulties is important. Therapy can help individuals process any trauma, shame, or negative experiences associated with their ADHD diagnosis and support them in healing and moving forward.

Executive Functioning Skills: Executive functioning skills such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, and initiating tasks can be challenging for individuals with ADHD. Therapy can focus on developing strategies and techniques to improve executive functioning, which can positively impact daily functioning and overall well-being.

Behavioural and Cognitive Interventions: Therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), can be beneficial for managing ADHD symptoms. CBT can help individuals identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop problem-solving skills, and implement behaviour change strategies.

Supportive Environment: Creating an environment that is supportive and accommodating to the needs of individuals with ADHD is important. Therapy can involve discussions about communication strategies with family members, partners, and colleagues to promote understanding and collaboration.

By providing a comprehensive approach that addresses the various aspects of ADHD and its impact, therapy can significantly enhance the well-being and quality of life for individuals diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood.