ADHD Workshops for Parents of Children and Teens with ADHD

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

Knowledge and understanding are vital tools for any parent of a child or teen with ADHD, particularly from those who are in a similar situation to yourself.  The PoCTA workshops give you a community of parents who struggle to raise their children with ADHD, knowledge of the ADHD challenges experienced by your child, and practical solutions from the collective experience of how to work with your child's 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 it's causes, symptoms, and diagnosis, as well as how medications affect ADHD brains.
Maintaining Parental Relationships: Understanding our impact on our children and their effect on us is vital for family harmony.  Develop ways to look after yourself.
Working with Schools: Discover practical tips for collaborating with educators 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 in your family.
Regulating Emotions: Address common emotional challenges faced by children and teens 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 help your child 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 childhood.  Develop reasonable expectations for now and the future.

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