Address: http://journeytojoyfulwholeness.blogspot.com/
E-mail: AdultADDLaGrange@yahoo.com/
Twitter Account: SteadyRecovery
Do check out our group's Twitter Account. I have searched out many terrific links with some very positive, inspiring writers, speakers, resources, articles, and free e-books and other books and materials that you can have access to.
When: Weekly on Wednesday Evenings 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: LaGrange Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Room
10 W. Cossitt Avenue (and LaGrange Road) Coming from the North on 45 (La Grange Road)--approximately four blocks south of Ogden Avenue, Cossitt is second light past Burlington tracks. Coming from the North on 45 (LaGrange Road) one block north of 47th and LaGrange Road.)
LaGrange, IL 60525 Phone: Maryellen Grady 708-482-4984 (leave message)
I have ten years of experience in facilitating groups as a former certified substance abuse counselor. That kind of experience certainly is not a requirement for facilitating our group but it might come in handy as we get things set up and rolling and into the hands of new volunteer co-chairs and facilitators.
First Meeting: Jan 19, 2011 and every Wednesday after that.
Speakers & Topics So Far: (Written before meeting started and I could get more topic suggestions from group.)
jan 26, 2011
Feb 2, 2011
Feb 9, 2011 -Bill Melon, Ph.D., AD/HD and Its Affect on Marriage and Couples
Feb 16, 2011
Feb 23, 2011 - Paul Fitzgerald - The Ways We Sabotage Our Lives (more info pending)
March 2, 2011
Other speakers and surprises coming up include ADD Coach speaking on another perspective of AD/HD (the positive side) and a professional organizer who has AD/HD organization training and experience.
Other Possible Topics To Start Our List Off:
*ADD coaching: What exactly goes on? Would it be helpful for you to hire one to come in and set up my home for help with organizing it? What kind of options are available? How much does it cost?
Jobs, Work and Career: Focusing on past job problems with an eye towards avoiding them in the future. Finding a job with a spotty work history. Jobs for people with AD/HD.
The Family: Coordinating schedules and activities, accepting and meeting responsibilities, financial pressure, child-rearing, marital tension, emotional chaos, communication problems, prioritizing problems and goals, clarify expectations, consistency, respecting boundaries, relieving stress and playing together, finding and accepting support--the list is a long one.
Social Skills: Why some say people with AD/HD have poor social skills. True or false? If true, what do we do to improve them? Give examples.
Medications: Some people do fine with stimulant drugs, others can't tolerate them and look for natural remedies. What remedies/treatments are available and what are our experiences with them and/or our knowledge of their success rates and side effects? No one is right or wrong on this tempestuous topic. Let's just get all the information, compare notes and make our own personal decisions with the help of our support advisers.
Improving self-esteem. Putting aside perfectionism and accepting ourselves just as we are. How do the 12 Steps help with this? What has helped you? Brainstorming on techniques for improving self-image and self-confidence.
Reaching acceptance of our illness and not blaming ourselves for symptoms of it. How far have you come? What is/are your goals? Suggestions for improving acceptance of having AD/HD. How ADD 12 Steps help with this. How therapy, ADD coaching, group meetings, networking and discussions help with acceptance.
We can add topics as they suggest themselves. Please bring up new topics to add at meetings, in blog comments, or send an e-mail.
Sound good?
Zounds good!
A Day At A Time.