This is an in-person ADHD treatment and support group facilitated by Dr. Craig Emes, with space for up to 10 participants. The group meets weekly on Thursday afternoons for 90-minute sessions at the Fairfield Psychology Clinic (1702 Lillian Road, Victoria, BC).

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FOCUS

• Your ADHD treatment; including psychotherapy, medications, understanding side effects, tracking symptom changes, and building skills through psychoeducation and illness-management strategies.
• You do not have to be taking ADHD medications to attend this group.
• NO prescriptions are provided during these sessions. If applicable, Dr. Emes will communicate directly with your prescribing clinician regarding medication recommendations.

STRUCTURE

• Combination of a brief individual check-in for each participant (in group setting) with group-based discussion on access to wholistic treatment options, medication issues, coping strategies, and health education.
• Each month a new topic is presented during our meetings.​
• Topics include;​

1. The most effective way to manage ADHD symptoms
2. Medication options for adult ADHD
3. Addressing common ADHD medication side effects
4. Non-medication, brain-based strategies to manage ADHD symptoms
5. Non-medication, body-based strategies to manage ADHD symptoms
6. CBT skills: time awareness, scheduling and setting priorities
7. CBT skills: activation and motivation
8. CBT skills: setting up, implementing & maintaining organizational systems
9. CBT skills: getting to bed and work on time
10. Putting it all together: Adult ADHD treatment strategies

 

• NO COST is required, as this service is fully covered under the BC provincial medical insurance plan.
• There is no minimum commitment of sessions. Join the group for one, two, or however many sessions you want to support your ADHD treatment.

GOALS

1. Increase access to ADHD Treatment - Learn wholistic treatment options available for your ADHD.
2. Medication Monitoring – Ensure safety, efficacy, and side-effect management.
3. Education – Provide information about ADHD medications, illness course, lifestyle interactions (sleep, diet, substance use).
4. Peer Support – Participants may normalize their experiences, reduce stigma, and learn coping strategies from peers.
5. Collaboration – If applicable, correspondence with your prescribing practitioner to maximize your ADHD treatment.

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ELIGIBILITY

• Service is only available to participants previously diagnosed with ADHD by Dr. Craig Emes
• Ages 18 and older with ​active BC Provincial Health Number (PHN)
• Patient is motivated to attend and able to engage in a group therapy environment
• Not in acute crisis, suicidal, psychotic, manic, or intoxicated

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