Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is a
prevalent and impairing disorder. While medications have been effective
in treating adult ADHD, the majority of individuals treated with
medications still have symptoms that require additional skills and
symptom management strategies.
This Second Edition of Mastering Your Adult ADHD is thoroughly updated
to present the most current, empirically supported treatment strategies
in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for coping with symptoms of adult
ADHD. The Therapist Guide provides clinicians with effective means of
teaching adult clients skills that have been scientifically tested and
shown to help them cope with ADHD. The program has been updated to
include the optional use of technology and smart phones to improve
organization and planning. Core modules cover the development of systems
for keeping track of appointments and tasks, reducing distractibility,
and improving adaptive thinking skills, and there's an optional module
on reducing procrastination. Information is also provided regarding
holding an informational meeting with a spouse, partner, or family
member. The step-by-step, session-by-session descriptions are a
practical resource for therapists who deliver the treatment. The
companion Client Workbook
contains all of the necessary information for participating in the
practical CBT intervention. It includes worksheets, forms, and a link to
an assessment measure that can be used to gauge progress during
treatment.
