1st Edition

The Adult ADHD Treatment Handbook

    234 Pages
    by Speechmark

    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

    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

      1. Being a woman with ADHD
      2. ADHD at work
      3. Being a student with ADHD
      4. Questions about ADHD medication
      5. 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

     

    Biography

    Anne Jeavons is a Principal Clinical Psychologist, has worked in the NHS and privately for 24 years in neuropsychology and adult mental health.

    Tara Bishop graduated from Cardiff University in 2013 and is an Assistant Psychologist with the Berkshire ADHD service, helping to run ADHD groups.

    Blandine French worked as an assistant psychologist for the NHS and is now involved in research at the University of Nottingham.

    Siona Bastable is a psychotherapist whose clinical specialty is adults with ADHD. The subject of her DCPsych dissertation is an exploration of the experience of adults with ADHD.