Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction

by Mary V. Solanto

　 Presenting an evidence-based treatment approach developed over 10 years of therapeutic work with adults with ADHD, this book is highly practical and accessible. It describes effective cognitive-behavioral strategies for helping clients improve key time-management, organizational, and planning abilities that are typically impaired in ADHD. Each of the 12 group sessions—which can also be adapted for individual therapy—is reviewed in step-by-step detail. Handy features include quick-reference Leader Notes for therapists, engaging in-session exercises, and reproducible take-home notes and homework assignments. The book also provides essential guidance for conducting clinical evaluations and overcoming treatment roadblocks.

　 The treatment program presented in this book received the Innovative Program of the Year Award from CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD).

Genres: Adhd, Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Health, Science

214 pages, Hardcover

First published March 7, 2011

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is geared toward therapists that facilitate ADHD group therapy sessions so it's not exactly self help.

However, I wish I would have stumbled across this book years ago because it has changed my life. I'll be looking for more books like this one for sure.

[George Stopka · Rating 3 out of 5]

To create the "meat" of this book: take David Allen's book Getting Things Done and part II from Aaron T. Beck, et al.'s book Anxiety Disorders and Phobias.
Mash them together to create 12-or-so group therapy sessions with handouts and homework.

[Millie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Instrumental to my understanding of my own ADHD which had been undiagnosed until my mid 20s. Helpful exercises included. Sharing this book with my mom also helped her understanding of ADHD.

[Apollo Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful for organizing structures around a deficit in executive function skills

[Jennifer C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was skeptical that clients would be on board with this curriculum as there is a lot of effort required, especially at the beginning weeks. I used this with a handful of adults with ADHD. Most of them stuck with it and found it to be really helpful. I recommend this curriculum for treating clients who are struggling with time management and organization, which often leads to anxiety and depression. This is a group curriculum, but can be used in individual treatment.

[Ken Reinier Villanueva · Rating 5 out of 5]

using an actual therapy book as a self-help manual was a funny thing to do, especially when it took 6 months to read two pages

turned out to be an insightful and interesting read; can't diagnose myself, sure, but it's interesting seeing bits of myself in the case studies. Tips and tricks were helpful

I still recommend getting an actual therapist though

[Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Principles

This helped me build a lot of solid habits and has a bunch of great tips to learn from. Highly recommend

[Maryann Moffit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good refresher.

Having ADHD for years, it was a good reminder of patterns that I need to follow. Or patterns I should not follow.

[Trevor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Practical solutions and relevant topics. Activities are a bit dry.

[Mira Sturdivant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book written for therapists to help treat ADHD patients. Read it as an ADHD "patient" myself because that is my learning style!

Kind of fitting that this sat in my "currently reading" for like two years before I finished it. Oops.

Great book that addresses a huge range of ADHD issues from cognitive distortions to perfectionism blockages to slooow activation of energy. Addresses many issues of inattentive-subtype ADHD, and the things that make therapy difficult. Includes a bunch of worksheets. Helpful stuff. I stuck with the time management worksheets and hopefully will keep up with these habits! Most important mantra, for me: If you’re having trouble getting started, then the first step is too big.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many useful charts and some good ideas to enhance executive skills. Clear and concise.