Travel into the ADHD Mind: Strategies for Working with ADHD Clients

This book is intended for psychotherapists, counselors, trainees, and coaches from any psychology modality who work with ADHD clients. It has been designed to provide an easy guide to recognize signs of ADHD. The author moves beyond describing ADHD symptoms and experiences and also provides a complete treatment plan for working with ADHD clients. The book begins with introductory and conceptual material on different types of ADHD and the basic principles of working with ADHD clients. Then, it moves on to each layer of the treatment pyramid. The author explains step by step how to start the work with an ADHD client and move on to the next stage. The chapters include Procrastination, Motivation, Different types of Attention, a map of the full sensory system, Managing daily struggles, Masking, and Energy management. It is illustrated with multiple diagrams and pictures to bring the theoretical content alive for visual learners. It also summarizes the theories in tables to enable the user to create a treatment plan easily. The author uses multiple case examples to demonstrate the application of the treatment process. The open writing style makes the book accessible to beginners and experienced practitioners within the field of psychology.