Introduction:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that is on the increase in civilised societies today. The strain of maintaining focus and the struggle to sit still makes this condition a real challenge, not only to the person who has it, but also to parents, carers and teachers as well as employers, friends and other family members.

Anxious ADHD is a type of ADHD that has all the symptoms of the classic ADHD (inattentive, disorganised, distractible, restless, hyperactive and impulsive) in conjunction with many other symptoms of high anxiety (tension, nervousness and predicting the worst) and other physical stress symptoms such as gastrointestinal symptoms and headaches. This type of ADHD may or may not be hyperactive.

Ironically, the harder those with ADHD and anxious ADHD try to concentrate, the worst things can become. This is because as the person tries to focus, the regions of the brain involved with concentration, focus and followthrough actually shut down, instead of turn on.

The good news is that ADHD and its anxious symptoms can be effectively treated. Happily, effective treatment does not change the personality of the person with ADHD; it simply removes the barriers that are hindering them from accessing their unique talents and abilities.

Unfortunately, however, less than half of those with ADHD are being treated while many remained undiagnosed. If left untreated or ineffectively treated, ADHD can become a serious societal problem.

In the last two and a half years, I have met and spoken to over 13,000 people in a variety of conference and workshop settings, including for educational institutions, non-for-profit groups, private organisations and the general public.

Meeting with attendees from all walks of life have led me to realise how common and widespread ADHD and anxious ADHD is today. My own research on the subject has also given me many reasons to believe that much can be done to help bring more understanding to people with ADHD, as well as their parents and caregivers. Indeed, not only understanding, but effective treatment to help manage the condition.

You are the inspiration for this workshop. Among the insights into the condition, you will find ideas and recommendations to help transform anxiety in ADHD.

My hope is that you find the contents of this event both helpful and life changing.

 The learning outcomes include:

  • an in-depth understanding of how the ADHD brain works and reacts to anxiety disorders
  • how the anxious ADHD brain processes thoughts, feelings and behaviours
  • knowledge of the three brain regions implicated in anxious ADHD
  • the Stress Cycle and biology of recovery
  • the nurturing strategies for both parents and teachers to maximize an ADHD brain function
  • the links between anxiety disorders and ADHD and how to rebalance the brain for calm and confidence
  • How anxiety and negative life experiences affect an autism spectrum disorder brain
  • the C-HELM framework for recovery

Other focuses for the day:

 How to avoid the typical mistakes made in treating anxious ADHD.

 Tips for helping a child with anxious ADHD

 Tips for going to bed and getting up

What Previous Attendees are Saying

“I have learnt a significant amount in a very short space of time. Great course! N. Armstrong, Higher Asistant Psychologist

“My son has just been recently diagnosed with ADHD and has severe anxiety. The course was brilliant. The tutor put things simply and increased my understanding.” –Becky D., Mum of an ADHD child

“I attended this ADHD course to understand more about how to help children within school. Excellent day! Very useful and lots of great things to take back to school.” –Vicky S., L.S.A

“Excellent CPD! I work with CYP and with learning difficulties and needed more insight. Easily absorbable, excellent content. ” –L. Smith, CYP Counsellor

Myself and my daughter have ADHD. Highly recommended! I do think that this content should be implemented within parliamenary scenario to help understdand many issues of youth today.” –Mum of an ADHD son

“Excellent explanations, very useful course.” — S. Suneya, Parent

“Interesting, informative; glad I came.” –C. Underwood, Psychotherapist

“Excellent course. Very interesting. It should be compulsary for CAMHS (CYPS) as they don’t know enough about ADHD!” — Mum of an ADHD child

“Very interesting! I would recommend to others.” — C. Wilson, Safeguarding Education

“I have a son with ADHD and work in a primary school. It was very interesting to learn about brain parts and how these impact on ADHD. Very clear and interesting. — S. Farnham, Mum of an ADHD Son

“Brilliant! Tons of info – very engaging speaker. Intense information delivered well. Thank you!! S. Lewis, Counsellor

” Really enjoyed the course – very useful, relaxed, friendly and informative. Well paced delivery too. T. Corfield, adult with ADHD

“Great workshop. Leaving feeling revitalised with some useful tools to think about.” — Ellen M., Company Director

“Very informative and it has good rationale behind it. My son came with me and to see him showing an interest and understanding gave me hope.” Michelle T., Student Mental Health Nurse

Course Accreditation:

This course is quality-checked by the National Counselling Society.

The National Counselling Society’s register has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under its Accredited Registers programme.

Accreditation offers practitioners working in counselling a means of demonstrating their personal commitment to meeting high standards by joining The National Counselling Society or another accredited register.

Accreditation means that The National Counselling Society has met the Authority’s demanding standards in the following areas: training, setting standards, governance, quality of information provided, professionalism in handling complaints and education.