ABSTRACT
Thriving in College with ADHD uses cognitive-behavioral and psychoeducational techniques to address ADHD and related impairment in a way that is tailored to the needs of college students.
This manual distills the expertise of four psychologists with extensive experience helping students with ADHD. The treatment is designed to be effective, flexible, and feasible. Modules address organization, time management, planning, and academic skills, adaptive thinking, healthy lifestyles, relationships, and other life skills. They can be used with individuals or groups and as an abbreviated or comprehensive treatment, tailored to client needs. The accompanying student workbook will increase the treatment’s impact and keep college students engaged in learning new skills.
Any mental health professional working with college students with ADHD can benefit their clients by adding this approach to their toolbox.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |21 pages
Educating Clients
part |36 pages
Skill 1: Organization, Time Management, and Planning Skills
chapter |9 pages
Session 1: Choosing a Calendar and Task List System
chapter |9 pages
Session 2: Beginning and Continuing to Use a Calendar and Task List System
chapter |8 pages
Session 3: Task Prioritization and Sustaining Behavior through Rewards and Accountability
chapter |7 pages
Session 4: Managing Procrastination
part |29 pages
Skill 2: Becoming a Professional Learner
chapter |18 pages
Session 1: Implement New Academic Skills
chapter |8 pages
Session 2: Follow-up and Academic Support and Accommodations
part |46 pages
Skill 3: Thinking and Responding Differently
chapter |12 pages
Session 1: Being Mindful
chapter |9 pages
Session 2: Noticing Your Patterns
chapter |10 pages
Session 3: Practicing New Responses
chapter |9 pages
Session 4: Managing Strong Emotions and Impulsive Behavior
part |26 pages
Skill 4: Taking Good Care of Yourself
chapter |9 pages
Session 1: How is ADHD Related to Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Substance Use, Technology Use, and Driving?
chapter |6 pages
Session 2: Identifying Health-related Behaviors for Goal Setting
chapter |9 pages
Session 3: Strategies for Improving Sleep, Eating Healthier, Increasing Physical Activity, Managing Substance and Technology Use, and Driving Safely
part |40 pages
Skill 5: Being Successful in Relationships
chapter |8 pages
Session 1: Learning about Relationships, Relationship Skills, and ADHD
chapter |12 pages
Session 2: Changing Behaviors to be Satisfied in my Personal Relationships
chapter |13 pages
Session 3: (Re)negotiating a Positive Relationship with Parents
part |22 pages
Skill 6: Managing Tasks of Daily Living or “Adulting”
