This document outlines an ADHD support group discussion. The group will discuss understanding and celebrating ADHD, including definitions, diagnosis, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms. Upcoming discussion topics will focus on improving organization, attention, thinking patterns, relationships and more. Participants are expected to commit to attending meetings, completing homework, and tracking their progress over time. The overall goal is for participants to take charge of their ADHD by changing unhelpful behaviors and focusing on their strengths.

1. TAKING CHARGE & CELEBRATING ADHD & ADD
EMPOWERING THE ADHD TRIBE
Understanding
ADHD

2. Group Discussion
Introductions & Welcome
What did you take on?
What results did you get?
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3. What We'll
Discuss
TOPIC OUTLINE Whatthissupportgroupisabout?
UnderstandingthedefinitionsofADHDandADD
Understandingthediagnosisandhowtocelebrateit
Reviewingthetreatmentsavailable
Whattopicswillbediscussedandgagingprogress
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4. Why this
support group?
PRACTICAL
INTERACTIVE
GOAL ORIENTATED
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
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5. What is
ADHD/ADD?
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6. Group Discussion
Before we begin,
How would you explain
what ADHD is to someone?
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7. What is
ADHD?
DEFINITIONS
"Attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder(ADHD)isa
neurodevelopmentaldisordercharacterizedby
inattention,orexcessiveactivityandimpulsivity,which
areotherwisenotappropriateforaperson'sage.
SomeindividualswithADHDalsodisplaydifficulty
regulatingemotionsorproblemswithexecutive
function."
Source:2020Wikipedia

8. HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE BRAIN?
"People with ADHD are highly
intelligent, it is not about what
and how, it is about the when
and where. It is an INTENTION
deficit disorder"
Dr Russell Barkley
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KNOWLEDGE V PERFORMANCE

9. What is
ADHD?
DEFINITIONS
"Attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder(ADHD)isa
behaviouraldisorderthatincludessymptomssuchas
inattentiveness,hyperactivityandimpulsiveness.
SymptomsofADHDtendtobenoticedatanearlyageand
maybecomemorenoticeablewhenachild'scircumstances
change,suchaswhentheystartschool."
Source:NHS

10. "About 1.5 million adults in the UK
have the condition, but only
120,000 are formally diagnosed. It
can take up to 7 years to get a
diagnosis on the NHS"
PONDER ON THIS
- ADHD ACTION
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11. Peoplewiththistypeof
ADHDdonotexhibitsignsof
hyperactivityorimpulsivity.
Instead,thepersonwillget
distractedeasilyandfindit
difficulttopayattention.
AIM FOR QUALITY,
NOT QUANTITY
Thisistheleastcommon
type.Thepersonwillshow
signsofhyperactivityand
theneedtomoveconstantly,
aswellasdisplaying
impulsivebehavior.
Peoplewiththistypeof
ADHDdonotexhibitsignsof
hyperactivityorimpulsivity.
Instead,thepersonwillget
distractedeasilyandfindit
difficulttopayattention.
TYPES OF ADHD
ADHD/ADD
INATTENTIVE TYPE
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ADHD HYPERACTIVE/
IMPULSIVE TYPE
COMBINED ADHD
TYPE

12. SCIENTISTS SIMPLIFY IT INTO 3 TRAITS
Constantthoughts
cominginandreactingtothem
withoutthinkingofthe
consequences
resultinginlackoffocus
andtimemyopia.
IMPLUSIVITY
Highrisktakingas
deficiencyinplanningahead
andcanaffectdrivingskills.
RISK TAKING
Findingnewwaystodosomething
whenyoudon'treallyneedto,
stoppingprojectstostart
newprojectsas
thenewismoreexciting.
CONSTANT
NOVELTY SEEKING
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DO YOU NOTICE THESE IN YOURSELF?

13. What are the behaviorial
symptoms?
Doesn't listen to what others are saying.
Needs questions and directions repeated
Forgets to do things
Zones out during conversations
Disorganised with possessions
Gets distracted easily and does not stay on task
Interups or intrudes on others
Starts projects, but does not complete them
Talks excessively
Often leaves seat when expected to remain seated.
Often fidgets with hands or feet.
Cannot sit still, constantly on the go.
Finds it difficult to relax
Unable to control emotions

14. Group Discussion
Have you had a diagnosis?
What type are you?
If not, what type do you think you are?
What behavioural symptoms do you show?
What does it feel like in your mind and body?
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15. Understanding
the Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS FOR CHILDREN
TobediagnosedwithADHD,yourchildmusthave6ormore
symptomsofinattentiveness,or6ormoresymptomsof
hyperactivityandimpulsiveness.
DIAGNOSIS FOR ADULTS
DiagnosingADHDinadultsdependsonasetofstrictcriteriaand
relatestoquestionsonyourchildhoodaswellasobservationson
whatyouarestrugglingwithinyouradultlife. Therearetests
onlinethatcanbetaken,butifyouarestrugglingwithanyofthe
symptomsofpoorattention,hyperactivityorimplusivity,bookan
appointmentwithaspecialistthroughyourGPoraprivatedoctor.
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16. Why to
celebrate it?
Because you are
human and part of a
wider ecology
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17. "Everybody
is a genius. But if you judge a
fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live it's whole life
believing it is stupid."
PONDER ON THIS
- ALBERT EINSTEIN
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18. FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH ADHD
Inventorofelectricity
afterseveralfailed
experiments.
THOMAS
EDISON Comedian,actor,and
producer
JIM CAREY
Businessmanwhose
VirginGroupcomprises
morethan400
companies
RICHARD
BRANSON
PulitzerPrize-winning
journalistandauthor
KATHERINE
ELLISON
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THEY ALL HAVE ADHD,
AND THEY ALL HAVE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL.

19. SO HOW DID THEY DO IT?
One of the secrets of ADHD is taking those
qualities and not thinking of them as
weaknesses but as strengths.
The other is get to know yourself through
clearly seeing why you do what you do and
introduce behavioural change now!
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20. ADHD is a super power and
here are your gifts to humanity
U n l i m i t e d e n e r g y
H y p e r f o c u s
A b u n d a n t c r e a t i v i t y
S i m p l e s o l u t i o n s
R i s k w i t h o u t t h i n k i n g
M u l t i - t a s k i n g
S t u b b o r n e s s
S e n s i t i v i t y
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21. HOW TO REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS
Increasethe
awarenessonyour
behavioursthrough
CBTandmindfulness
practices.
RAISE
AWARENESS Whenwecanseeclearly
whywethinkandact,
thenwecansee
whetheritisskillfulor
unskillful.
INVESTIGATE
Onceyouknow
somethingisnot
workingforyou,do
something
different.
CHANGE
BEHAVIOUR
Focusonwhat
worksbest.
TRIAL AND
TEST
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22. "Awareness is all about restoring your
freedom to choose what you want instead
of what your past imposes on you."
Deepak Chopra
You can’t change what you are
not aware of.

23. Group Discussion
Are you willing to change your
behaviours on what does not serve you
anymore?
If yes, do you commit to doing this
course?
Do you have any reservations?
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24. Reviewing the
treatments
available
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25. TRADITIONAL
MEDICATION
ADHDStimulantDrugs
ADHDNonStimulantDrugs
AntiDepressants
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TREATMENTS AVAILABLE
NON TRADITIONAL
MEDICATION
Increasing
physicalactivity
Changingdiet
Mindfulness
Coaching
Counselling
CBT
Behavioiural
interventions

26. Group Discussion
Are you currently taking traditional
medication?
Have you tried any non traditional
meditation?
What is working for you?
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27. Upcoming topics for each
meet up
Organisation & planning
Reducing distractability
Adaptive thinking
Overcoming powerful emotions
Improving relationships
Cognitive restructuring
Overcoming procrastination
Encouraging flow & creativity
Exploring ADHD and food
Reviewing progress & celebrating
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28. WHAT IS REQUIRED FROM YOU?
Setyourintentionforabetter
lifecopingwiththesymptoms
andcelebratethepositivesof
ADHD. Beopenandshareyour
experiences.
COMMITMENT
Alevelofintegritytoattend
themeetupsthatyou
chooseanddothe
homeworkinbetween.
INTEGRITY
Itisuptoyoutotrackyour
progressandfindoutwhatworks
foryou. Youcanusetheself
scalereportformtoseeifthe
symptomshavereducedfrom
starttofinish. Onemonthreview.
TRACKING
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ARE YOU WILLING TO PUT THE WORK IN?

29. "really enjoyed the group chat
element and sharing our
personal stories
...meeting like-minded people,
please keep it going!"
FEEDBACK FROM OTHER PARTICIPANTS
- NICOLA
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30. Any questions?
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31. We are in this together !
HOW TO REACH OUT
EMAIL
sue@satori-yoga.co.uk
WEBSITE - BOOK YOGA & MINDFULNESS SESSIONS
www.satori-yoga.co.uk
FACEBOOK - BOOK A COACHING CALL
https://www.facebook.com/groups/719022752181747
JOIN THE COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK AND MEETUP
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32. FACEBOOK
TakingChargeof
ADHDGroup
MEET UP
Empoweringthe
ADHDTribe
INSTAGRAM
TakingCharge&
CelebratingADHD
CONNECT AS A GROUP
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33. WEBSITES
WWW.ADHDFOUNDATION.ORG.UK
WWW.ADDITUDEMAG.COM
WWW.CHADD.ORG
WWW.ADD.ORG/SIX-SECRETS-TO-A-HAPPY-
ADHD-RELATIONSHIP/
Resources
BOOKS
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DR RUSSELL BARKLEY
YOU TUBE VIDEOS
DR RUSSELL BARKLEY
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATC
H?V=BZHBAK1PDPM
HOW TO TREAT ADHD
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATC
H?V=_TPB-B8BXK0&T=2S
APPS
ADDITUTE APP
ADHD TRAINER
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34. “We are what we think. All that we are
arises with our thoughts. With our
thoughts we make the world.”
Buddha
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