Sari Solden
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Journeys Through ADDulthood takes a groundbreaking look at the emotional turmoil often precipitated by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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. This book is a roadmap for bothmen and women with ADHD,as well as mental health professionals, who seek a guide through this complex and often misunderstood journey toward acceptance.Although it is most commonly associated with children, ADHD affects the lives of between 8 and 10 million American adults. Even years after diagnosis, many adults still feel discouraged because treatments tend to focus exclusively on managing or overcoming their symptoms. Journeys Through ADDulthood is a profoundly empathetic and inspiring guide focused on teaching these adults how to lead fulfilling lives, even as the effects of ADHD persist after treatment.Psychotherapist Sari Solden, who struggles with ADHD herself, has spent the past 35 years focusing her clinical work on the emotional challenges men and women face when living with ADHD. Living with late-diagnosed ADHD affects the development of one's view of self, especially after a childhood of feeling "different" without knowing why.There are no quick fixes -- Solden sees living with ADHD as an ongoing, internal process. Journeys Through ADDulthood is a step-by-step guide through three journeys: understanding your brain and your primary symptoms; discovering your true identity and embracing your uniqueness; and learning to share your true self to connect with others and contribute to the world. She illuminates her points based on the journeys of two men and two women who are composite characters drawn from actual clinical experiences. Solden offers self-help exercises at the end of each chapter to point the way around common roadblocks on the road to empowerment, self-fulfillment, and the realization of long-buried dreams.Journeys Through ADDulthood, originally published in 2002, is now also available on audio. Journeys has been used throughout the country by professionals, universities, peer-led support groups, and has been the required text for study groups on chronic disorganization. Special guides at the end of the book are provided for mental health professionals for counseling adults with ADHD.
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