Thriving in College with ADHD

Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction for Therapists
Educating Clients
Session 1: ADHD, EF Deficits, and Other Issues that Impact Concentration
Session 2: Psychosocial and Medication Treatments for ADHD
Skill 1: Organization, Time Management, and Planning Skills
Session 1: Choosing a Calendar and Task List System
Session 2: Beginning and Continuing to Use a Calendar and Task List System
Session 3: Task Prioritization and Sustaining Behavior through Rewards and Accountability
Session 4: Managing Procrastination
Skill 2: Becoming a Professional Learner
Session 1: Implement New Academic Skills
Session 2: Follow-up and Academic Support and Accommodations
Skill 3: Thinking and Responding Differently
Session 1: Being Mindful
Session 2: Noticing Your Patterns
Session 3: Practicing New Responses
Session 4: Managing Strong Emotions and Impulsive Behavior
Skill 4: Taking Good Care of Yourself
Session 1: How is ADHD Related to Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Substance Use, Technology Use, and Driving?
Session 2: Identifying Healthrelated Behaviors for Goal Setting
Session 3: Strategies for Improving Sleep, Eating Healthier, Increasing Physical Activity, Managing Substance and Technology Use
Skill 5: Being Successful in Relationships
Session 1: Learning about Relationships, Relationship Skills, and ADHD
Session 2: Changing Behaviors to be Satisfied in my Personal Relationships
Session 3: (Re)negotiating a Positive Relationship with Parents
Skill 6: Managing Tasks of Daily Living or “Adulting”
Session 1: How ADHD is Related to Impairment in Daily Life Activities and Identifying Areas for Improvement
Session 2: Strategies for Effectively Managing Important Life Activities
Session 3: Succeeding at Work and Crafting a Career
Appendix A: Handouts for Clients
Appendix B: Assessment Scales
Index