Individual Counseling/Psychotherapy
Counseling/psychotherapy provides an individual with ADHD a place to process feelings and develop strategies for dealing with the effects of ADHD. ADHD often results in broken friendships, poor relationships, and a plunging self esteem.Though the terms "counseling" and "psychotherapy" are often used synonymously, the definitions differ slightly.
Counseling can be defined as a relatively short-term, interpersonal, theory-based process of helping persons who are fundamentally psychologically healthy resolve developmental and situational issues.
Psychotherapy refers to treatment of a behavior disorder, mental illness, or any other condition by psychological means.
- Family Counseling
Often ADHD has a profound effect on the family. Getting the family together with a family counselor is a safe way to gain more insight into ADHD and its impact on the family and develop strategies for dealing with it so the family can function normally and happily.
- Group Counseling Group counseling is a great place to meet with other individuals who are wrestling with ADHD. A group can help an individual feel understood and accepted. It can provided a powerful support system, in addition to processing feelings, interpersonal relationships, and coping strategies.
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By Keath Low, About.com
Updated: November 19, 2007
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