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More than a lack of focus

ADHD - such a deceptive name. It doesn’t quite capture the scope of what this neurodevelopmental disorder really is, or what it’s like to live with.

ADHD is about so much more than struggling to focus or to sit still. A better name might be “Executive Functioning Dysregulation”.

Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit

Executive functioning — how you plan, organize, and manage tasks and emotions — are the skills we rely on to get through most modern tasks. ADHD impacts our executive functioning skills, making it harder to communicate, prioritize, follow through, and stay emotionally connected with those around us.

Living with ADHD impacts not only your relationships with others, but your relationship with yourself. It’s important to know these struggles aren’t about a lack of care or effort.

Many people living with ADHD are incredibly hard on themselves and constantly striving to improve. With the right support, you can find ways to manage these symptoms, build better relationships, find self-acceptance, and rebuild your confidence.

You may find yourself struggling with

Forgetting Commitments

Emotional Sensitivity

Trouble Managing
Responsibilities

Impulsive Reactions

Difficulty Getting Started

Resistant to “Towing the Line”

Inconsistent Energy & Motivation

You may find your strengths are

Being “All In” Wherever You Are

Generosity

Having a Big-Heart

Seeing the “Big Picture”

Thriving in a Crisis

Never Giving Up

Being Original, Innovative, & Creative

Charismatic & Good Humoured

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In your relationship with ADHD

Perhaps you’ve already received a diagnosis, or maybe you suspect ADHD is impacting you but haven’t taken the first steps yet.

No matter where you’re at, we’ll work together to gain a sense of clarity and build practical tools to better manage your life. You’ll have a supportive space from someone with lived experience of ADHD where you can express your concerns, frustrations, or uncertainties knowing it is understood.

What You’ll Gain

  • Rewriting your story

    You'll gain a new perspective on ADHD, seeing it as part of your broader life story rather than something that defines you. By reframing your challenges, you’ll focus more on your strengths and growth, helping you feel more compassionate toward yourself.

  • Gaining control

    You’ll learn to separate your identity from your ADHD symptoms. This gives you the power to respond to challenges more intentionally, building confidence as you create personalized strategies to manage ADHD in your daily life.

  • Build meaningful change

    You’ll uncover and shift patterns that may be holding you back because of ADHD. By focusing on your strengths and creating a new narrative, you’ll gain practical tools and a clearer path forward to live a more fulfilling, empowered life.

  • Improved focus and productivity

    You’ll improve your ability to stay focused, break tasks into manageable steps, and minimize distractions, making it easier to get things done and feel in control of your responsibilities.

  • Stronger emotional control

    You’ll learn how to manage impulsive reactions and emotions, improving your relationships and helping you respond to challenges with more balance and thoughtfulness.

  • Reduced burnout

    You’ll develop a whole new understanding of stress based on your sensory profile. Your new awareness will see burnout coming and prevent it before it knocks you off your feet.

ADHD can feel chaotic- but the patterns are predictable

UNDERSTAND YOUR BRAIN

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Resources

  • ADDITUDE - Webinars and Podcasts

    Free webinars and podcasts provided by Additude Magazine hosted by experts in the field.

    CADDRA

    CADDRA is an independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD.

  • A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers.
    Authors: Sari Solden M.S. & Michelle Frank PsyD. (2019).

    ADHD: Girls to Women.
    Author: Lotta Borg Skogland. (2023).

    ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction.
    Authors: Edward M. Hallowell M.D. & John J. Ratey M.D (2022).

  • How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing.
    Author: KC Davis LPC. (2022).

    Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction.
    Author: Mary V. Solanto (2013).

    The Adult ADHD Toolkit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out.
    Authors: J. Russell Ramsay PhD & Anthony L. Rostain MD MA. (2014).

  • Step 1:

    If you’re connected to a Primary Care Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Family Doctor) and they have training/expertise in ADHD, they may be comfortable providing you with an assessment and diagnosis.


    Step 2:

    If it’s not within your Primary Care Provider’s expertise to assess and diagnose, you can request a referral for a Psychiatric or Psychological Assessment. In Alberta, you may also request a Clinical Social Worker Assessment. If you don’t have a Primary Care Provider, some walk-in clinics will make these referrals.

    In Alberta and Ontario these services are free of charge when a Primary Care Provider makes a referral on your behalf.

    *Note, there will likely be a waitlist for these services


    Step 3:

    If your Primary Care Provider is not able to make a referral for a formal assessment, you may consider accessing private services. There will be a fee for these services. Some insurance and benefits packages will provide all or some of the funding for these assessments, others will not. Check with your insurance provider before scheduling your assessment.

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