Psychotherapy ADHD Treatments:
One-on-One – The therapist and ADHD patient talk about the ADHD patient’s life, feelings, symptoms, behavior, and emotions. They pin-down disruptive behavior and negative thoughts that should be adjusted and the therapist offers strategies for making these adjustments.
Family Therapy – With young children, it can be useful to have family therapy sessions where the whole family can be involved in helping the ADHD child.
Group Psychotherapy – In group sessions, ADHD patients can support one another and learn from listening to the experiences, and thoughts of other ADHD sufferers.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy – A type of psychotherapy to help ADHD patients change negative thinking patterns by really examining their thought processes and ADHD symptoms.
Behavior Therapy (Applied Behavioral Analysis) – The patient is helped to introduce behavior changes to help him function more easily and make the ADHD symptoms less disruptive.
Play Therapy – Used with children aged 3-12 to help them feel comfortable expressing themselves through play.
Parent Coaching (Parent Training in Behavior Management) – Behavior therapy for children younger than 12 years old is most effective when administered by the child’s parents. Parents can learn to give their ADHD child positive reinforcement, positive communication, structure, and discipline.
Social Skill Training – Through psychotherapy ADHD patients can be taught to be comfortable in social situations, avoid conflict, and improve verbal and non-verbal communication.
Psychoeducation – This type of psychotherapy educates the ADHD patient about their disorder. This can be empowering and give ADHD individual confidence.
ADHD Coaching – Together with a coach the ADHD patient develops goals, self-awareness, and strategies for coping with ADHD. The coach provides emotional support, guidance, and encouragement.
Continue reading below
