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March 4, 2023 by Jean Gibson

Managing Friendships & ADHD

Many people who have ADHD will share with you their struggles with managing friendships and relationships. They make friends easily enough however, managing those relationships may result in strained or lost friendships due to several factors. Maintaining relationships/friendships requires an acute understanding of social cues. Understanding the ‘Love Language’ of their friends, dealing with their… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: ADHD, Uncategorized

May 18, 2022 by Jean Gibson

How can Coaching help with ADHD?

One of the recognised resources that helps those with ADHD is coaching. Coaching will help an individual with ADHD work on their Executive Functions. This is the area of the brain (found in the frontal lobe) that helps us to manage everyday tasks. It is the management system of the brain. e.g. The Conductor of… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: ADHD, Coaching

May 18, 2022 by Jean Gibson

An ADHD Brain is like a Ferrari

What does ADHD stand for? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Some people, including some professionals, question whether this is a real condition. Historically ADHD was linked to boys who would be labelled as ‘naughty’ and just required discipline. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts the way the brain processes information. Dr John… [Continue Reading]

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May 10, 2022 by Jean Gibson

ADHD – A Challenge with Paying Attention

I was talking to a young man with ADHD recently and we talked about challenges with paying attention. He was a young man trying to make sense of the challenges he faces with ADHD. We identified that he struggled to pay attention when he felt comfortable or relaxed talking to someone. When the other person… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: ADHD, ADHD-Adults, ADHD-Female, ADHD-Male

March 24, 2020 by Active Personal Development

Help I don’t know what job to do! Professionals on the career ladder

Jean Gibson Coach

Working in a corporate environment has it challenges. It may be that you have been in a role for a long time and want a change but not sure which direction to go in. Perhaps you know exactly where you want to be but not sure how to go about getting there. In the current… [Continue Reading]

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The ADHD support book
A real-life guide to empowering a child with ADHD and related conditions

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If you are the parent, caregiver or responsible adult for a child who has been given a diagnosis of ADHD, you may have many questions and concerns.

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