Psychotherapy for the Inattentive brain. by Sandra Holloway, LPC.
Some clients diagnosed with inattentive-type ADHD have a daily battle with their brain, to resist its natural tendency to AVOID FOCUSING their attention. However, this creates challenges because in modern life the demands of the neurotypical work landscape, require attentional focus.
Even more challenging for individuals diagnosed with inattentive type ADHD is the fact that most therapists are trained in the use of therapy skills that require the ability to focus to work. Thus, in therapy we focus on talking about challenges-, we focus on learning new coping skills-, and then we focus on applying the new coping skills!
How can clients get help with their inattentive type ADHD, if we do not (yet) approach therapy with inattention in mind?
In my private practice I am aware of the “Focus” problem for people diagnosed with ADHD. So I adapt my style and therapy skills to ensure that my practice offers neuroaffirmative skills. In addition, I offer movement based techniques- or modifications- to help eliminate barriers and to help individuals learn to better regulate and make progress in life.
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PS: I also ran across this article that has additional ideas! https://medium.com/illumination/unfocus-your-mind-2e06fcc5bdb6