ADHD and Women
Workshop Series
Women with ADHD are often underdiagnosed and face unique challenges in managing their complex lives. Our group offers women-focused support, education, and understanding. Our three-part psychoeducation group, "ADHD & Women," designed specifically for adult women with a personal interest in ADHD. All sessions offer a supportive environment to enhance understanding, education, and peer support. ADHD diagnosis not required to attend. Gain valuable insights and build connections with other like-minded women on a similar journey.
Target Members: Women with an interest in ADHD, no diagnosis required to attend.
Purpose: Understanding and managing ADHD as a woman
Dates: June 11th - 25th
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Women's Health & Wellbeing Services. Suite 7, Level 1 Gosnells Community Lotteries House, 2232c Albany Highway Gosnells
Cost: $75 concession /$120 non concession
Themes:
- Week 1: ADHD-Managing feelings and thriving
- Week 2: Individual differences
- Week 3: Helpful tools and new research (a look at reliable SM, productivity stacks, groups apps, etc)
What to expect:
- Peer support and idea-sharing
- Evidence-based ADHD psychoeducation
- Increased self-awareness
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Serena discovered a few years ago that she has lived with ADHD for over half a century.
She was halfway through a Master of Counselling at the time and her research focus became centred on ADHD, particularly in girls and women.
As is common with people who have ADHD, Serena is creative (global thinker), open (oversharer), and across the latest research on ADHD/women (hyperfocuses like a boss).
She specialises in women’s emotional wellbeing and has more ‘lived experience’ than is necessary.
Please join us at WHWS for a six-week group therapy program designed for women.
This supportive and empowering group experience is tailored to help you navigate life’s challenges with more resilience and self-awareness.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, life transitions, or emotional upheaval, you can count on a supportive environment to explore and grow.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Each week, we focus on various aspects of emotional health, from understanding your emotions and managing stress to building self-esteem and improving interpersonal relationships.
Week 1: Understanding ADHD in Women Know your ADHD, especially how symptoms present uniquely. Discuss common misconceptions, the problem of late/misdiagnosis, and the impact of hormonal changes on ADHD symptoms.
Week 2: Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion Explore the emotional and psychological impacts of living with ADHD. Exercises in self-compassion to help manage feelings of frustration, guilt, or inadequacy that usually accompany ADHD.
Week 3: Organisation and Finding Time Address practical challenges like organisation and time management. Introduce tools and strategies specifically tailored for ADHD, such as time-blocking, prioritisation techniques, and clutter control.
Week 4: Strengthening your Strengths Focus and Reducing Distractions: Techniques may include mindfulness practices, making your environment more friendly, and implementing workarounds.
Week 5: Building Resilient Relationships Examine the impact and offer strategies for communication that foster understanding and patience. Role-play scenarios to practice new skills in real-time.
Week 6: Embracing Change and Planning for the Future Encourage forward thinking and goal setting that align with personal values and aspirations. Discuss how to implement long-term changes that build your network and support growth.
Connect with other women who share similar experiences in a confidential and supportive setting, empowering each other to move forward with confidence. Attendance is required at all sessions, and this is a small, closed group.
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WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday 1st of August – Thursday 4th of September (6 Sessions)
Time: 5.45 pm – 7.45 pm ( inc. 15 min break)
Where: Women’s Health & Wellbeing Services. Suite 7, Level 1 Gosnells Community Lotteries House, 2232c Albany Highway Gosnells
BENEFITS FOR ATTENDEES
- Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and you
- Develop interpersonal and practical skills and strategies
- Cultivate self-compassion
- Improve communication (with yourself and others)
- Connect with your tribe
- Explore your amazing mind
- Set realistic goals aligned to your values
- Access guidance share wisdom
- Build a personal toolkit for coping
YOUR FACILTATOR Serena is a counsellor who has a special interest in women with ADHD. She has a Master of Counselling from the University of Notre Dame and personal ADHD experience (herself and family). Serena prioritises authentic connection, always going that little bit deeper, and compassionate understanding of the ups, downs, and drama of being a neurodivergent woman.
WHO IS THIS FOR? This event is open to women interested in understanding ADHD. Let’s come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of women with ADHD, empowering each other to thrive in all aspects of life.
Please contact us on 94902258 if you have any questions.
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