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Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I will remember. Involve me and I will understand. ~~~ ConfuciusYou 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.
All information exchanged in this teleclass will remain confidential. A special Release of Information signed by you, or expressed verbal permission are the only ways information may be released to any other party. The law allows the release of confidential information (without consent) in only three situations: Suspected child abuse, potential suicide, or threatened harm to another person. Your trust is important to Don. Know that the call will be a safe place for you to share information and for you to be yourself.
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 offered again on January 4/11/18/25 at 4:30 pm PST (5:30 pm MST. 6:30 pm CST and 7:30 pm EST) Registration is open now.
Here is what Don has to say about the teleclass:
Over the years, I've put on a variety of groups for AD/HD Adults in my practice. And, over time, I've noticed that there isn't support for those living in AD/HD relationships.
As a result, I started a couples group where one or both of the partners live with AD/HD. Groups have been well attended and often, once a group gets established, participants will stay with the group for years. Why?
My experience, personally and professionally, is that connecting with others with experiences similar to yours can be a relief and often normalizing. You get an opportunity to see first hand others living a very similar experience. Group members experience just that. A place they can come and be understood. And, a lot of the understanding goes unspoken.
This 4–session teleclass is your opportunity to connect with other couples where one or both live with the AD/HD diagnosis. This is a place where you can come to:
- learn more about your relationship
- get connected
- feel supported
- walk away with practical strategies
Your participation in this teleclass may be just what you and your relationship need. Join us!
Course Content:
- Week 1:
- Understanding AD/HD: Why it's vital
- How does AD/HD impact the intimacy in your relationship? More importantly, what kind of dynamic has been set up in your relationship?
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- Couples make commitments for week 2
- Week 2:
- Check in on how you did as a couple on commitments made for this session
- Workable communication techniques
- Couples make commitments for week 3 and the third call
- Week 3:
- Check in on how you did as a couple on commitments made for this session.
- Learn the difference between a boudary and a defense. What is a boundary and how do you beging to set realistic and sustainable boundaries?
- Couples make commitments for week 4 and the fourth call.
- Week 4:
- Check in on how you did as a couple on commitments made for this session
- Developing and holding a vision for what can be—very difficult for those living with AD/HD. The group can help hold you accountable to your vision!
- Strategies/commitments for post–teleclass work
Price
This 4–session teleclass has the Introductory Price of $250/couple for members of ADD Resources and $300/couple for non–members. Also note, this teleclass comes with a money–back guarantee. If you and your partner feel, after attending all four sessions and completing all assignments, that your relationship with your significant other has not improved, let us know and we will refund you the full $250 ( or $300). This teleclass is open to just five couples so register early to reserve your space.
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Don Baker, M.A., LMHC
Don Baker is the President of the Board of Attention Deficit Disorder Resources. He has had a private therapy practice almost solely with ADHD clients for the past eight years. Prior to that, like many with ADHD, Don has accummulated a variety of life experiences which enchance his ability to relate to his clients and their needs. Don is an energetic, interactive practitioner specializing in Adult AD/HD. He is committed to raising awareness of the condition, empowering those with it, and creating more opportunities for those with ADHD to connect with information and each other.
Here Are What Some of Don's Clients Have to Say
Frank and I greatly benefited from your Couples Group. It guided us towards working together, to help each other. As the non-ADD spouse, it helped me to hear and understand the challenges of both the ADD person and the non-ADD partner. As the non-ADD partner, I truly felt that the others in the group listened to me. This group does not just help the ADD person.~~~Anne/ Seattle, WA
We've always known what we’re supposed to do. The group helped us most by keeping us consistent and accountable to each other and our relationship, especially me. I was diagnosed with AD/HD 15 years into our marriage. We’ve been group members for close to 2 years.~~~Doug/ Bellevue, WA
