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Getting Organized with ADHD: Join Our 8-Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group

Are struggling with organization, time management and procrastination? Consider joining our CBT group for adults with ADHD. 

Details:

  • When: Thursdays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, September 26 thru Nov 21.
  • Where: BHIDC in Ste 3523 Gardner Commons, University of Utah campus
  • Cost: $120 for the 8-session group, payable in 2 installments to BHIDC
  • Facilitators: Sommer Thorgusen, Ph.D., Libby DesRuisseaux, M.S., & T. Zanooz Cassim, B.S.
  • Group Size: Limited to 6-8 individuals for an intimate and supportive environment
  • Requirements: Pre-screening with facilitators and consistent attendance encouraged

What to Expect: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults with ADHD is a structured, goal-oriented approach designed to help individuals manage their symptoms and improve their daily functioning. This therapy focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors that exacerbate ADHD symptoms, such as procrastination, disorganization, and impulsivity. Through CBT, adults with ADHD learn practical strategies to enhance time management, organizational skills, and emotional regulation. By addressing these cognitive and behavioral aspects, CBT aims to reduce the impact of ADHD on daily life, leading to improved productivity and overall well-being.

Topics covered:

  1. Education about ADHD
  2. Emotion Regulation
  3. Setting and Prioritizing Goals
  4. Time Management
  5. Managing Distractions
  6. Reducing Procrastination
  7. Adaptive Thinking
  8. Problem Solving
  9. Self-Compassion

How to Join: Email sommer.thorgusen@psych.utah.edu to schedule a pre-group screening appointment. Spaces are limited.

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Last Updated: 9/23/24