ADHD & Marriage News - July 15, 2024
Quote of the Week
“Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.”
- Desmond Tutu
Our Differences are Our Strengths
Humans are, I think, inherently tribal. ‘Same tribe’ feels comfortable and easy. And yet, there are so many times when diversity of thought and approach are superior:
- Parents with different approaches (often based in gender) nurture children who are more flexible thinkers
- Brainstorming a business problem allows the benefit of a wider range of ideas and approaches
- Hunters and gatherers allow a broader array of nutritional options than just one or the other
- ‘Mixed’ ADHD and non-ADHD couples who are not struggling can benefit from a wonderful mix of energy, creativity and directed purpose
What might happen in your relationship if, rather than bemoan your different ways of being, you celebrated how you fill each other’s gaps? And…thinking generously and lovingly…how DO you complement each other?
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 16, 2024
The Foundations in Habit Development (FHD) Group Coaching is a special series for ADHD partners who have completed The ADHD Effect Couples' Seminar with Melissa Orlov. It is designed to help solidify the changes you have started to make and want to firm up. This group starts September 11, 2024, consists of eight 75 minute sessions and is limited to only 10 individuals. LEARN MORE.
Resources For Those in Relationships Impacted by ADHD
SEMINARS, GROUPS:
ADHD Effect In-Depth Couples' Seminar - Is your relationship in trouble? My premier, highly acclaimed 9-session zoom seminar has helped many couples thrive in healthier, happier relationships. The next LIVE seminar will start in Fall 2024. The Self-Study Seminar is available anytime. Move at your own pace. Includes materials/recordings from the recent '24 live seminar
Non ADHD Partner Support Group and ADHD New Habit Coaching Group (Registration opens July 16, 2024 and the group starts September 11, 2024) - Be part of a community exploring similar issues, successes and struggles and find new, effective ways to be your best self in your relationship.
ADHD & Marriage Consulting group - Consider this group if you're interested in doing individual or couples work with someone who is an ADHD expert. This is a group of professionals who understand the issues faced by individuals and couples impacted by ADHD. We will open our inquiry portal on August 21, 2024 to start pairing individuals and couples with professionals for work that starts in September, 2024.
FREE RESOURCES:
How to Optimize Treatment for Adult ADHD;
Downloadable chapters of my books;
A community forum with other couples facing similar issues;
A large number of blog posts on various topics;
Social Media: - follow us for tips and resources
ADULT ADHD CAN HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP. ADHDmarriage.com can literally change your life!
Question? Contact Melissa.
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