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I use dialectical behavior therapy, behavior therapy techniques, cognitive behavior therapy techniques, and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques as they help clients learn skills to better navigate their lives. Depending on the age of the client, I like to include the parents in the process so they understand what was discussed during sessions as well as to understand how to best support their child. I also encourage clients and parents to consider medication management as part of treatment as medication can help the client with regulating themselves as well as helping them focus on tasks / situations. Depending on the client, it may also be appropriate for me to consult with the school in order to help the client out as the school might be struggling in how to meet the child's needs.
Tools that are taught during sessions include but are not limited to the following:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in therapy when they report positive things happening in their lives and they're starting to maintain the progress it took for them to get there. This could be as minor as completing tasks a little bit easier to having multiple opportunities to hang out with friends.
I highly recommend that clients use external tools to help them out. It can be as simple as a calendar to help them keep track of important events, a notebook (physical or digital) to help keep track of requests and important thoughts, as well as using timers. Websites like Goblin Tools can help break down tasks into manageable steps and can provide as little or as detailed help as desired. Parents can help their child by modeling skills outside of sessions and being open about how they manage tasks and focus. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for parents needing to support their child in using skills and they may need to assist them in using them.
To help prepare for their first session, an individual can generate a list of concerns and bring them to the session so they don't feel like they forget anything. Also, clients should also come with an open mind. Parents should also remind their child that they are not “bad” due to them discussing their challenges with others.
At Thriveworks, we offer ADHD therapy, which is an effective treatment for managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms such as inattention, inability to sit still, and lack of self-control. It can be used as an alternative to ADHD medication or used in tandem.
ADHD therapy works by using behavioral interventions — focusing on helping the individual develop organization skills, improve time management, and work on adaptive behaviors. A range of therapies are effective in helping people manage their ADHD and, sometimes, both individual and family therapy are important, particularly when the individual with ADHD symptoms is a child.
Common symptoms of ADHD include:
ADHD is not a coping mechanism—but is instead affected by both genetics and environmental factors. The skilled therapists at Thriveworks in Allentown, PA know how to treat the unique triggers and stressors that may influence the severity of someone’s ADHD symptoms.
Yes—many individuals with ADHD live successful, ‘normal’ lives. Individuals with ADHD are not abnormal.
Common approaches to ADHD therapy include medication management, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and parent training.
ADHD counseling is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability.
The length of ADHD therapy can differ based on individual requirements and treatment objectives, spanning from a few weeks to several months or extending further, contingent on progress and personal needs.
The school keeps calling because teachers are complaining. Your child fidgets constantly, cannot sit still, interrupts others, blurts things out, and interrupts class frequently. Your child is messy, forgetful, loses things all the time, and not matter what you do you are at your wits end. You are just not sure what to do or where to turn. No matter how many times you tell him to stop, it continues. What can you do?
It is possible that your child may have a common disorder call Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The hallmark symptoms of ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and more. There are primarily three types, primarily inattentive type, primarily hyperactive/impulsive type, or a combined type. This is treatable and research has shown that counseling can help. Call Thriveworks-Allentown for help.
Is my child is exhibiting normal childlike behaviors or if it is more than that? Is it truly a problem that needs to be addressed? Is the teacher is just overreacting? The truth is, it can be very confusing to differentiate between what is normal and what is not. However, if your child exhibits many of the following behaviors and it interferes with their daily functioning, especially at school, your child may benefit from an evaluation. Here are some of the common symptoms:
You can have ADHD as an adult. Many people have struggled throughout their lives with feeling stupid, lazy, and crazy. If you feel as though you have always had many of the same symptoms and it currently impacts your work and relationships, you may want to be evaluated, as well. It is not uncommon for people to get pretty far in life, most commonly suspecting that something was wrong, but not sure how to quite put your finger on it. Usually it’s the people with the predominantly inattentive type that do not find out what is happening until much later because it can be very subtle. If you have had difficulty with organizing your life, managing time, and holding down a job, counseling can help. Call a Thriveworks-Allentown counselor. Let us help you get and stay on track.
A proper and thorough diagnostic assessment is the most important part for proper treatment. If you do have ADHD it is helpful to know exactly which type of ADHD you may have because treatment will focus on teaching skills geared toward those deficits.
Counseling for ADHD may include education, parent training, behavior modification, and techniques and strategies to increase self-regulation, organization, or time-management skills. It may also include a referral for medication management. Research has shown that counseling can help by teaching skills to help you modify brain functions.
Our counselors at Thriveworks Allentown are trained in assessing and treating ADHD. We will meet with you or your child to conduct an ADHD screening and/or more comprehensive evaluation and assess whether you or your child truly has ADHD or determine if something else better explains the symptoms.
We will work hard to determine what is going on to give you the right course of treatment. Plus, we offer many convenient benefits including same-week appointments, evening and weekend session options, most major insurances accepted, and more. Call now. We can help. It doesn’t have to stay this way forever.
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