ADHD Workshops for Adults and Teens with ADHD

With a different topic every four weeks, we cover all you need to know about living with ADHD.

Knowledge and understanding are vital tools for any adult or teen with ADHD, particularly those in a similar situation to yourself. The PoCTA workshops give you a community of people who also struggle with ADHD, knowledge of the ADHD challenges you experience, and practical solutions for working with your strengths and weaknesses.

Starting on the Sunday following the first week of school, we meet every four weeks, in-person:

Term 1
Understanding the ADHD Brain: Gain insights into the neurological basis of ADHD, including its causes, symptoms, and diagnosis, as well as how medications affect ADHD brains.
Maintaining Primary Relationships: Understanding our impact on the ones we love and their effect on us is vital for solid relationships.  Develop ways to look after yourself.
Working with Schools: Discover practical tips for collaborating with employers to create supportive environments and know what to do when things go wrong.

Term 2
Managing Hyperactivity: The hyperactivity in ADHD can be physical, verbal and/or mental, but it is always present. Find a buffet of strategies to help you overcome your challenges.
Building Time Awareness: Develop practical time management skills to enhance productivity and reduce stress.
Regulating Emotions: Address common emotional challenges you face with ADHD and learn coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety and frustration.

Term 3
Adjusting Environments: Many people with ADHD have sensory processing issues, but regardless, everyone uses their senses to impact their focus and energy levels.
Fostering Self-Control: Half the executive functions are sound in managing oneself - self-monitoring, self-control, emotional control, and cognitive flexibility.
Strengthening Social Connections: Learn strategies to develop and maintain healthy friendships and relationships.

Term 4
Creating Healthy Lifestyles: Explore the importance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise in managing ADHD symptoms and promoting overall well-being.
Getting Things Done: Discover practical organizational tools and productivity techniques to get started, stay focused and feel on top of things.
Responding to ADHD over Time: ADHD presents differently throughout a lifetime.  Develop reasonable expectations for now and the future.

Summer Holidays
Positive Perceptions: Explore the benefits and strengths of ADHD, challenging negative stereotypes.