ADHD parenting workshop

​I have to start by saying this is not a workshop to teach you how to be a parent. If I was told to do a parenting course when my children were little I would have told them what to do with their parenting course. You see, I have ADHD and I would have taken it to be an attack on my autonomy, 'I am a good mum, what a cheek!'. However, my workshops are NOT to teach you how to parent, it is a workshop for parents. I have learned much about ADHD, the brain and how symptoms looks different in me and my children. With this in mind, I believe that learning about ADHD is paramount when supporting your child.
Parenting can be extremely challenging; just when you think you have it figured out, your child grows and new challenges emerge. For parents raising a child or children with ADHD these challenges change. You may learn techniques and strategies to get by the difficult behaviours but children soon adapt and what worked once doesn't work any more.
My workshops give you an incite of how your child's brain is working, how your child will perceive situations differently to you, how seemingly small things will affect them and it will help you coach yourself by observing, waiting and acting as ultimately, the buck stops with you.
As parents, you should know that as much as you can learn and grow with workshops and teaching sessions it is down to how you put this into practice that counts. Consistency and continuity is vital as one chink in the armor and your child will see an escape route.
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So what can you expect in one of my workshops
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* Science of the brain- Just an overview of what is happening in your child's brain the areas that cause the deficits and how they manifest. This can help to cement your knowledge of what ADHD is.
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* Executive functions- learn what they are, and how they can impact the behaviour of your child.
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*Comorbid conditions-There could be many other conditions that co exist with your child's ADHD. We will
be touching on what these are.
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*Family connections - ADHD is hereditary. We will be looking at family members and how to help them understand the disorder. Also, how parents with ADHD themselves can find parenting a challenge too.
*Emotional intelligence -learning to be more observant, what to look for in your child and yourself. How to mitigate behaviours, meltdowns and challenges by using your own knowledge about your child.
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*Well being-why it is important to look after yourself as a parent. Support networks. 'Let someone help you'
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*Big emotions/Big behaviours- At this point, after learning some aspects of ADHD and your children we can look at big behaviours and how to support your child and your family through them.
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*Q and A
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You will be provided with worksheets to support your knowledge.
You will be provided with a blank page and pen(for those of you that have questions and think they might forget to ask later.
You will be provided with a leaflet with an overview of what is in the workshop
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The Venue​
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Abbeydale Community Centre, Gloucester
GL4 4BL
12th July
11am - 1pm
Introductory Cost £40 per person (usual price of £60)
The Gallery - Please note that this venue is up stairs and they have no lift.
Limited numbers. Secure your place​
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Online Workshop​​​​
25th July 2025
1pm-4pm GMT​​​​​
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£100 per person
ADHD parenting workshop
It's finally time to announce my online workshop. This workshop is created for parents to learn more about ADHD, how it manifests in their child and themselves.
This workshop is here to empower and inspire not to beat down and degrade
I will not show you how to be a good parent. Rather give you the information needed to make those decisions that make life easier.
I will not how you how to deal with one behaviour. Rather give you the skills to see those behaviours coming and how to keep calm and in control of your actions.
I will not tell you what you shouldn't do. These are your children, your environment, I will just be empowering you as a mum/dad and as the person you are so you don't start to lose yourself in the mists of chaos.
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So, what will I learn in this workshop...
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* Science of the brain- Just an overview of what is happening in your child's brain the areas that cause the deficits and how they manifest. This can help to cement your knowledge of what ADHD is.
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​*Science of the brain changes- How a parent with ADHD can also have these deficits and how they change over time
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* Executive functions- learn what they are, and how they can impact the behaviour of your child.
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*Comorbid conditions-There could be many other conditions that co exist with your child's ADHD. We will
be touching on what these are.
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*Comorbid conditions in parents-Parents with comorbid conditions can find parenting hard. We will delve into what these conditions could be and how they affect parenting.
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*Environmental factors-ADHD doesn't appear alone and many parents are unaware of environmental factors that may impact their children and themselves.
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* Limited beliefs- (not religious)What are they and how can they prevent you from parenting well
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*Family connections - ADHD is hereditary. We will be looking at family members and how to help them understand the disorder. Also, how parents with ADHD themselves can find parenting a challenge too.
*Emotional intelligence -learning to be more observant, what to look for in your child and yourself. How to mitigate behaviours, meltdowns and challenges by using your own knowledge about your child.
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*Well being-why it is important to look after yourself as a parent. Support networks. 'Let someone help you'
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*Big emotions/Big behaviours- At this point, after learning some aspects of ADHD and your children we can look at big behaviours and how to support your child and your family through them.
There will be opportunity for group discussions. However, I understand the fact that workshops can be a source of anxiety for some parents and therefore all preferences will be respected. I will contact everyone in the group by email before hand to introduce myself and give you an opportunity to voice any concerns.
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*Q and A
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You will be provided with worksheets to support your knowledge that you may want to fill in as we go along
You will be provided with a leaflet with an overview of what is in the workshop as there will be lots to take in and you may want to go back to it when you have finished.
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These groups are the maximum of 10 people
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Book you place now
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If you would like to register your interest and I can email you nearer the time