ADHD Skills Support Group

About the group

Do you have ADHD or do you think you might have ADHD? If so, this in-person skills-based support group may be what you are looking for. This is a non-clinical, non-diagnostic group for students who are struggling with executive functioning concerns. An ADHD diagnosis is not required to join this group.

Topics will include:

  • What is your cognitive style: strengths and struggles
  • How to sharpen memory and manage distractions
  • How to cope with emotions and nurture self-compassion
  • Planning, procrastination, and prioritization
  • Getting unstuck: how to start and switch tasks
  • Strengths and values

Group sessions are standalone. You can join at any time, and you are encouraged to attend as many sessions as you find helpful.

Eligibility

Group sessions will be held in person at UBC Counselling Services. Students will need to be on campus in order to participate in the group.

We recognize the unique individual needs of each student and will provide alternate options if group programming is not an appropriate referral option or fit.

Group session details

  • Schedule: Wednesdays
  • Time: 3:00 to 4:30 pm
  • Location: UBC Vancouver Campus

Weekly session topics

Date Topic
May 15 What is your cognitive style: Strengths and struggles
May 22 How to sharpen memory and manage distractions
May 29 How to cope with emotions and nurture self-compassion
June 5 Planning, procrastination, and prioritization
June 12 Getting unstuck: How to start and switch tasks
June 19 Strengths and values

Facilitators

  •  Jacky Grüter-Andrew, MA, RCC-ACS, Clinical Counsellor, UBC Counselling Services
  •  Nicole Santos Dunn, MEd, RP, CCC, Predoctoral Intern, UBC Counselling Services

How to register

Registration closes on the Tuesday before the start of each group session. Instructions for joining the meeting will be emailed to registered students before the session.

If you are already working with a UBC health professional such as a wellness advisor, counsellor, physician, or nurse practitioner, they can register you for the group.

Otherwise, please register through the online form.

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