Submitted by SherriW13 on 01/16/2011.
Anyone here participated in group sessions with other ADHD couples? Our counselor is really interested in starting a group for a few couples she has all dealing with ADHD issues, including us of course, and I am wondering if anyone can weigh in on the pros and cons.
I was discussing with her some defensivness issues that are coming to the surface for my husband...as if he wants to embrace the ADHD diagnosis only when it explains why he has felt different all of his life, but is not so openly accepting of the communication difficulties it causes us (it is all my fault when a conversation goes south..when he TRULY mis-interprets something I say..and I am left holding the bag unfairly, I feel) She said that the group will help reduce the defensiveness and help take the heat off of each individual and let us all see the issues in each other..even the non-ADHDers.
Anyone?
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Submitted by js on
I have not participated in group sessions related to ADHD. However, it sounds like something that could definitely benefit as it would take the focus off of just the two of you. It would also give some weight to the importance of managing ADHD symptoms without it being directed at just on your husband. Issues of other couples will arise that are similar to yours, and both of you can discuss it without it being ABOUT you. And just like being on this site, sometimes it just feels good to know that you're not crazy, and you're not the only ones trying to cope with these problems.
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Submitted by lululove on
Is it possible for you to
Submitted by lonelywife40 on
Is it possible for you to have a one on one with the counselor? I did that and was able to get out all of those same feelings that you are expressing before our couples session. I helped the counselor to hear where I was at, what I had experienced as a result of the ADD and I needed to express those emotions before I could even think about getting to work on things. Hope your sessions give you some sense of validation, hope and closure on what (im sure) has been a hurtful past and lead to a road of healing for all of you.
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Submitted by lululove on