Mindfulness for Adult ADHD: A Clinician's Guide

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Mindfulness has emerged as a valuable component of treatment for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This concise manual presents an evidence-based group intervention specifically tailored to the needs of this population. The Mindful Awareness Practices for ADHD (MAPs) program helps participants cultivate self-regulation of attention, emotions, and behavior; awareness of ADHD challenges; self-acceptance; and self-compassion. With a stepwise teaching approach and meditation periods that are shorter than in other mindfulness programs, MAPs is designed to optimize learning. Included are step-by-step instructions for conducting the eight sessions, scripts for guided meditations, 32 reproducible handouts and session summaries, and “Adaptation for Individual Therapy” boxes. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download printable copies of the reproducible tools and audio recordings of the guided practices. Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication About the Authors Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Contents Part I. Overview: Knowing the “Why” before the “What” Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Conceptual and Research Review Chapter 3. Teaching Considerations: Common Questions and Answers Chapter 4. ADHD Psychoeducation Part II. MAPs for ADHD Program: Seeing the Forest for the Trees Session 1. Introduction to ADHD and Mindfulness: Reframing of ADHD Session 2. Mindful Awareness of ADHD Patterns: “What Is My ADHD Like?” Session 3. Mindful Awareness of Sound, Breath, and Body Session 4. Mindful Awareness of Body Sensations Session 5. Mindful Awareness of Thoughts Session 6. Mindful Awareness of Emotions Session 7. Mindful Awareness of Presence and Interactions Session 8. Mindful Awareness as a Life Journey Part III. Beyond Initial MAPs for ADHD: The End May Be Just the Beginning Chapter 5. Considerations of Next Steps Appendix. Session Summaries and Session Handouts References Index About Guilford Press Discover Related Guilford Books