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ADD Resources eNews: November 2007

Where Has the Time Gone?

Dear Members,

I hope you are finding the time to enjoy the crisp fall weather. But if you are confined to the indoors, take a moment to see the new articles and podcasts we have recently added to the Members Only Section of the website. I hope you are taking advantage of the valuable education this resource offers you.

A Paradigm Shift

Last month, after participating in Dr. Hallowell's teleclass (now available in the Members Only Section for free or for $7 for non-members), I had a paradigm shift. Up until this point in my life and whenever counseling others about their ADHD concerns, I always focused on overcoming the challenges of having or being ADHD. Dr. Hallowell comes at ADHD from a different direction. While not overlooking the importance of learning to manage your ADHD, he also focuses on the "gifts" of ADHD and how to maximize them.

I have to admit that, until that day, I never thought there were "gifts" to having ADHD, but, as Dr. Hallowell laid them out, I agreed—I have those "gifts"—only I had never attributed them to having ADHD!

Through reframing Dr. Hallowell converts the primary negative characteristics of ADHD into positive characteristics. "Distractibility" (a negative) becomes "curiosity" (a positive). Impulsivity (a negative) becomes "creativity" (a positive) and hyperactivity (a negative) becomes "high energy" (a positive). He says that those with ADHD who worked with physicians, therapists and coaches who encourage them to develop the positive aspects of ADHD would make progress.

It reminds me of an old axiom—"What you focus on tends to grow." If you focus on the negatives, they will tend to grow. If you focus on the positives, they will grow. Please take the time to listen to this podcast. It may cause a paradigm shift in you, too, with a resulting new appreciation for yourself and your talents.

Until next month,

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Director

Report on our 5th Annual ADHD Conference

Our conference has come and gone. Over 200 fortunate people got to hear outstanding presentations by Dr. Thomas Brown, Dr. Dave Pomeroy, Dr. Ted Mandelkorn and more.

We have CDs available for many of the conference sessions, and DVDs available of Dr. Brown's sessions Learn what is critical topics are discussed in Dr. Brown's CDs and DVDs.

Here's a write up on the conference by someone who came, had a great time and did a blog on it. Here are a few photos from the conference.

Teleclasses for Becoming an ADHD Coach

This excellent series of teleclasses with Sandy Maynard resume in January. Learn more and sign up now. A new career awaits you.

Teleclass Series on ADHD and Relationships

AD/HD and Your Relationship with Your Significant Other: Make Some Changes Now!

You have learned about your ADHD and you and your partner have already benefitted from this new knowledge. But some pieces in your relationship are still not falling into place. What to do? Where to go next?

We have an answer. Five couples are invited to participate in a 4–session (90 minutes each) teleclass where they will obtain new insights and learn new relationship skills. Confidentiality is assured.

Teleclasses are like participating in a conference call where everyone calls into the same number, paying their own long distance charges.

These teleclasses will be held each Friday afternoon in January, (4:30-6 pm PST; 5:30-7 pm; MST; 6:30-8 pm CST and 7:30-9 pm EST) and will be conducted by Don Baker, LMHC and very skilled therapist working with ADHD couples. Learn more and register now

Free (and Outstanding) Weekly Teleclasses in November

All our teleclasses free and will continue through November and resume again in January. Here is what is coming up in November:

Resolving ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Confusion with Richard Rubin, M.D.
Thu Nov 1, 4 pm PST, 5 pm MST, 6 pm CST and 7 PM EST
Call 1-605-725-3600 and enter the access code of 053078#
NOTE: Be at your computer as this teleclass has an accompanying powerpoint presentation.
Contracts and Chore Programs: Strategies for Improving Behavior, Motivation, and Responsibility in Adolescents with ADHD,
with Greg Greenberg, Ph.D.
Wed Nov 7, 6 pm PST, 7 pm MST, 8 pm CST and 9 PM EST
Call 1-605-725-3600 and enter the access code of 053078#
NOTE: Be at your computer as this teleclass has two accompanying handouts—one on contracts and one for chores.
The Parent Toolkit with Ron Feinberg, LICSW
Tue Nov 13, 6 pm PST, 7 pm MST, 8 pm CST and 9 PM EST
Call 1-605-725-3600 and enter the access code of 053078#
Help! I Need an Accommodation or Do I? with Nancie Payne
Mon Nov 19, 6 pm PST, 7 pm MST, 8 pm CST and 9 PM EST
Call 1-605-725-3600 and enter the access code of 053078#
Everything You Wanted to Know About Coaching But Were Afraid to Ask with Nancy Ratey, M. Ed., MCC
Wed Nov 28, 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST and 8 PM EST
Call 1-605-725-3600 and enter the access code of 053078#
The Maverick Approach to ADD Management: How to Be Happy & Successful by Breaking the Rules with Jennifer Koretsky, ADHD Coach
Thu Nov 29, 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST and 8 PM EST
Call 1-605-725-3600 and enter the access code of 053078#

Note: All our teleclasses are recorded and made into podcasts so you can listen to them at anytime. Podcasts are free for members and cost $7 for non–members. See our current listing of podcasts>> Become a member>>

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