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Reviewing your toolkit

In session 4 we will talk about the toolkit you have been building for yourself. Have you been able to try out any of the tools from our last session? 

Is there anything you would like to ask about the tools we have discussed? 

We can also spend some time today going over any other tools you think would be helpful. 

As a reminder, the tools we can talk about are: 

  • Managing emotions: Learning how overwhelming situations can lead to strong feelings like anxiety, fear, frustration, low mood, or anger. 
  • Managing ADHD Freeze: Helping you cope when you feel frozen or stuck in difficult moments. 
  • Managing hyperactivity and impulsivity: Understanding how hyperactivity affects you and exploring ways to manage your energy. 

We will also discuss what comes next after your sessions and how to adjust to your diagnosis. 

Coming to terms with your diagnosis and using it as a tool for understanding yourself –instead of judging yourself – can really help you cope day to day. 

Reflecting on our sessions 

What you have learned from these sessions: 

  • My symptoms of ADHD – the challenges you have faced. 
  • My ADHD strengths – what are the good parts of ADHD for you? 
  • What learning styles suit you best? – how can you help yourself focus and learn in the best way? 
  • Toolkit – what tools will you keep in your toolkit? 
  • Goal setting: 
    Setting goals can help you cope each day and build on the strengths you already have. 
  • Short-term goals: 
    Example: “I will start finishing my homework on time every day” 
  • Long-term goals: 
    Example: “I will take up a new sport or hobby” 

Break long-term goals into smaller steps and review your progress regularly. 

Taking care of yourself and what comes next

Now that you have completed the four sessions, what’s next? 

We hope you have found these sessions on understanding ADHD helpful. If you have any questions, please let us know. 

Please note: We are not an emergency service, if you are in crisis and need urgent support or are worried about immediate risk of harm to self or others, please call 999. Alternatively, you can contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment or visit your local A&E department. You can also contact the following services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: NHS Helpline (111) and Samaritans (116 123).