Understanding

ADHD & Marriage News - December 15, 2021



Quote of the Week

“A search for understanding tends to open one’s eyes rather than close them.”

- Jasper Johns

Understanding

I always admire those partners who are out trying to understand why their lives look the way they do.  And I am honored to be able to help people understand the ins and outs of The ADHD Effect on their relationships.

I feel happiest when I glimpse that ‘aha’ moment when a partner says “Wow, this explains so much!  And I need to start taking responsibility for my own part.  I finally feel hope again that I have the ability to impact what’s going on.”

Some partners are resistant to searching for understanding because it feels threatening – as if opening up to new ideas might lay all the blame for relationship ills at their feet (never true) or because it might be frightening to confront the impact of their anger or symptoms.

If you’re in that group, have faith.  There is so much now known about how to improve relationships impacted by ADHD (and responses to ADHD) that chances are good that if you open your eyes you will end up ahead of where you are.

If you are resistant to the idea that ADHD has an impact, what is that resistance based upon?

 

NEWS and EVENTS:

STARTING JANUARY 11, 2022 - Non-ADHD Partner Support Group, RETURNING PARTICIPANT GROUP 10:00am, A 7-week session 

STARTING JANUARY 19, 2022 - LIVE ADHD EFFECT ON MARRIAGE Seminar 

ONGOING - Self-Study version of The ADHD Effect Couples' Seminar

For those in marriages impacted by ADHD

Adult ADHD can have a huge impact on your relationship. Find great resources for couples impacted by ADHD including free: Online treatment overview; Downloadable chapters of my books; A community forum with other couples facing similar issues; A large number of blog posts on various topics; Referrals. ADHDmarriage.com can literally change your life! 

Resources

Is your relationship in trouble? Consider my highly acclaimed couples' course: ADHD Effect In-Depth Couples' Seminar - This 8-session phone seminar has helped many couples thrive in healthier, happier relationships. The next live session STARTS January 19, 2022. Registration is now open.

Support Tele-groups - Be part of a community exploring similar issues, successes and struggles and find new, effective ways to be your best self in your relationship: Non ADHD Partner Support Tele-group and ADHD New Habit Coaching Group.

How to Optimize Treatment for Adult ADHD - go to the home page for a free download about the best ways to manage ADHD.

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