Horses are remarkable friends who can help us heal and grow in so many ways! Horse Riding Group Sessions are on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Groups are provided to children and youth who would benefit from extra help with emotional-regulation, anxiety, other social-emotional concerns; or children/youth who could use an uplifting experience! Sessions are approximately 60 minutes and include activities with horses (with the option to horseback ride) and helpful strategies to navigate emotions and situations! Fees covered by Health Benefit Plans.
Hosted by Jillian Dollimont Equus: Equine Assisted Cnslng
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3L
Horses are remarkable friends who can help us heal and grow in so many ways! Horse Riding Group Sessions are on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Groups are provided to children and youth who would benefit from extra help with emotional-regulation, anxiety, other social-emotional concerns; or children/youth who could use an uplifting experience! Sessions are approximately 60 minutes and include activities with horses (with the option to horseback ride) and helpful strategies to navigate emotions and situations! Fees covered by Health Benefit Plans.
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This is a virtual group for adult women diagnosed with ADHD, who need support with daily adulting that feels at times unmanageable. This group is intended to build self-compassion, self-esteem, to learn new skills to better manage your neurodivergent brain, to share and be vulnerable about your experiences in a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment, and to understand your brain as powerful and unique rather than disordered. A pre-group intake session is required to sign-up; you may reach out to the group therapist, Kendra Blackburn via email at info@kbcounsellingtherapy.com to book a pre-group intake session.
This is a virtual group for adult women diagnosed with ADHD, who need support with daily adulting that feels at times unmanageable. This group is intended to build self-compassion, self-esteem, to learn new skills to better manage your neurodivergent brain, to share and be vulnerable about your experiences in a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment, and to understand your brain as powerful and unique rather than disordered. A pre-group intake session is required to sign-up; you may reach out to the group therapist, Kendra Blackburn via email at info@kbcounsellingtherapy.com to book a pre-group intake session.
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.