Are you seeking a calmer, more focused life amidst the chaos of distractibility? Embrace a mindful path towards progress in this ADHD-focused therapy group. Over 8 weeks, we'll introduce you to mindfulness practices tailored for adults with ADHD, helping you enhance self-control, reduce stress, and make peace with your mind.
**Please complete the appointment request form below to be contacted about this group**
How is mindfulness helpful for ADHD?
ADHD is a self-regulation disorder, and mindfulness is self-regulation training. Given that, mindfulness can be highly beneficial for individuals with ADHD for several reasons:
Improved Attention: Mindfulness techniques, such as focused breathing or meditation, help train and enhance attention control.
Reduced Impulsivity: Mindfulness helps us practice pausing, noticing, and considering our actions before reacting impulsively. This self-awareness can lead to more thoughtful decision-making and a decrease in impulsive behaviors.
Emotion Regulation: ADHD is frequently accompanied by emotional dysregulation. Mindfulness promotes emotional awareness and helps individuals better understand and manage their emotions, reducing impulsive reactions and promoting more constructive responses. Mindfulness practices have also been shown to reduce stress and anxiety.
Enhanced Self-Acceptance: Mindfulness fosters self-acceptance and self-compassion. It can help individuals with ADHD develop a more positive self-image and reduce feelings of frustration and failure.
Overall Well-Being: By fostering a sense of calm and mental clarity, mindfulness contributes to an improved overall sense of well-being. It can help individuals with ADHD lead more balanced, fulfilling lives.
But I can’t meditate, I have ADHD!
This group is specifically designed to introduce mindfulness in an ADHD-friendly way. Mindfulness exercises are shorter in length and often involve standing, moving, or listening to sounds. There are many ways to be mindful that don’t require meditation. The group emphasizes finding small, easy ways to bring mindful awareness into your daily life!
When and how does the group meet?
The group meets online on Thursdays using a HIPAA-complian, confidential telehealth platform. Members must attend the first session in order to participate in the remainder of the group.
Group members will need to attend the group from a private, relatively quiet location within the state of Maine. Some of the exercises involve gentle movement (e.g., walking, standing), and it is recommended to join from a room with at least a small amount of space to maneuver. However, exercises can be adapted to meet the physical requirements of the body and the space you are in.
Who can join?
This group is geared towards adults with ADHD, but a formal diagnosis is not required. This group may not be a good fit for individuals with severe psychopathology (e.g., active mania, severe depression, and/or active suicidality), borderline personality disorder, or active substance use problems.
Fees & insurance?
We accept Anthem, UBH, Point32Health/Harvard Pilgrim, MaineHealth, and Community Health options insurance.
If you are paying out of pocket and are not using in-network insurance benefits, the fee for the 60-minute group therapy intake screening is $350.00 and the fee for each weekly group session is $75.00. We provide superbills for out of network insurance reimbursement upon request.
Who runs the group?
Dr. Christie Pickel is a Licensed Psychologist at Psychology Specialists of Maine, specializing in adult ADHD. Dr. Pickel is passionate about helping adults with ADHD better understand themselves, conquer avoidance, let go of shame, and make sustainable steps towards long-term goals and values. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Ohio University and completed her Doctoral Internship at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Arizona.