ADHD Support Groups in Wisconsin
Teen Craft & Connect- Summer Session
This group is for girls & NB teens. The purpose is to provide a laid-back and comfortable environment to discuss topics chosen by the group & facilitated by the group therapist. These topics may be but are not limited to: ...
Hosted by Tayler Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
This group is for girls & NB teens. The purpose is to provide a laid-back and comfortable environment to discuss topics chosen by the group & facilitated by the group therapist. These topics may be but are not limited to: ...
Inside the Female Neurodivergent Mind
Have you ever wondered, "Am I Neurodivergent?" ASD and
ADHD
are often misdiagnosed in adult women. Feel anxious? Feel different? Are you a loner? Easily distracted? Fidget a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone! This 10 hour course will help ...
Hosted by Jess Pliszka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Muskego, WI 53150
Have you ever wondered, "Am I Neurodivergent?" ASD and
ADHD
are often misdiagnosed in adult women. Feel anxious? Feel different? Are you a loner? Easily distracted? Fidget a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone! This 10 hour course will help ...
Group for Adults with ADHD
Am planning on starting a group for adults with
ADHD
; however, will need more individuals committed to attending! Last attempt people said they wanted to join but never showed, so the group ended. Am trying to gather interested individuals before ...
Am planning on starting a group for adults with
ADHD
; however, will need more individuals committed to attending! Last attempt people said they wanted to join but never showed, so the group ended. Am trying to gather interested individuals before ...
Alay Health Team - Psychiatry Child & Adult
Psychiatry Medication Management via Telepsychiatry, Virtual Visits, for Adults & Children offered THROUGHOUT Wisconsin. ***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Short wait times!!!*** Progressive evidenced based care with pharmaceutical therapies and remote patient monitoring.
Hosted by Alay Health Team
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Group meets in Pewaukee, WI 53072
Psychiatry Medication Management via Telepsychiatry, Virtual Visits, for Adults & Children offered THROUGHOUT Wisconsin. ***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Short wait times!!!*** Progressive evidenced based care with pharmaceutical therapies and remote patient monitoring.
Support for partners of the ADHD Adult
Would really love to start a support group for individuals in a relationship with an adult who has been diagnosed with
ADHD
. Will provide education surrounding how
ADHD
can impact relationships, ideas/tips/tricks for coping with situations, identify common communication pitfalls, ...
Would really love to start a support group for individuals in a relationship with an adult who has been diagnosed with
ADHD
. Will provide education surrounding how
ADHD
can impact relationships, ideas/tips/tricks for coping with situations, identify common communication pitfalls, ...
Young Adult Craft & Connect
This group is for young adults. The purpose is to provide a laid-back and comfortable environment to discuss topics chosen by the group & facilitated by the group therapist. These topics may be but are not limited to: Mental Health, ...
Hosted by Tayler Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
This group is for young adults. The purpose is to provide a laid-back and comfortable environment to discuss topics chosen by the group & facilitated by the group therapist. These topics may be but are not limited to: Mental Health, ...
ADHD, Disruptive, Impulsive Behaviors Group
Parents of Children with
ADHD
diagnoses who need support, understanding, and behavioral modificatin skills. Begin April 26, 2021. 4-sessions. Payment based on insurance. Pre screening. Call
Hosted by Stephany Pruitt, MS, THD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, THD, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53216
Parents of Children with
ADHD
diagnoses who need support, understanding, and behavioral modificatin skills. Begin April 26, 2021. 4-sessions. Payment based on insurance. Pre screening. Call
Life By the Reins Groups
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Hosted by LifeStriders, Inc.
Treatment Center, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Clinical Supervisor
The two clinical supervisors in the outpatient facility are responsible for providing clinical and administrative oversight and program direction to practitioners. They counsel, motivate, and discipline practitioners and refer advanced issues to upper management. Conduct performance reviews and ensure practitioners ...
The two clinical supervisors in the outpatient facility are responsible for providing clinical and administrative oversight and program direction to practitioners. They counsel, motivate, and discipline practitioners and refer advanced issues to upper management. Conduct performance reviews and ensure practitioners ...
Life By the Reins - Pre teens
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Hosted by LifeStriders, Inc.
Treatment Center, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Goodbye, Sunday-Night Blues (online youth group)
Anxious about the week ahead? You’re not alone. Start it on the right note with an arts-focused, therapist-led support group. Each Sunday evening, we build confidence and social skills while working through what's making us feel worried, frustrated or marginalized. ...
Hosted by Kiki Engle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW-C, EXAT-IT
Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Anxious about the week ahead? You’re not alone. Start it on the right note with an arts-focused, therapist-led support group. Each Sunday evening, we build confidence and social skills while working through what's making us feel worried, frustrated or marginalized. ...
MindCraft: Create & Connect (in person, youth)
MindCraft is a safe, supportive, fun place for youth ages 11+ to practice social skills and emotion regulation. We use expressive arts like writing, music and improv games to build focus, calm and confidence, and explore what living with a ...
Hosted by Kiki Engle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW-C, EXAT-IT
Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
MindCraft is a safe, supportive, fun place for youth ages 11+ to practice social skills and emotion regulation. We use expressive arts like writing, music and improv games to build focus, calm and confidence, and explore what living with a ...
Early Bird Support Group (online)
Start your day with the purpose, focus, and support you need to thrive. Led by a licensed psychotherapist, this online gathering includes group discussion, mindfulness activities and other tools for easing stress and anxiety, cultivating resilience, leveraging your strengths and ...
Hosted by Kiki Engle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW-C, EXAT-IT
Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Start your day with the purpose, focus, and support you need to thrive. Led by a licensed psychotherapist, this online gathering includes group discussion, mindfulness activities and other tools for easing stress and anxiety, cultivating resilience, leveraging your strengths and ...
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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.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Wisconsin Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Wisconsin is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Wisconsin are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Wisconsin is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Wisconsin are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.