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Paihia Baptist (AKA Paihia Community Church)

Thank you very much for their support.

77 Williams Road

Just up from the lights in Paihia.

See you tomorrow!!!
Any last minute stuff, please call Derek | 021511303

If you seek to follow Jesus, and you have ADHD you may wonder How these two things can co-exist?

This is a half day workshop to consider "How ADHD fits with a life where we aspire to be quiet, contemplative and close to God?"

Part 1 (morning): about ADHD

Three key themes:

Executive functioning (time blindness, distractions and impulsiveness)
Dopamine (and motivation)
Emotional dysregulation (this comes with the territory!)

Just enough to get us started. Based around three booklets (supplied):

Part 2 (afternoon): living well with ADHD as a follower of Jesus

Some of the core practices of a Christian include prayer, quiet, meditation, contemplation and solitude. These can be difficult if you have ADHD.

We will share some ideas and options, and ponder the way ahead.

You will get a start on your own personal planning and direction with your specific flavour of ADHD

The venue

Downtown Paihia, the exact location will depend on numbers.

The schedule

10.00am registration (with coffee and some snacks)

10.30am start

Light lunch: sometime. BYO or we can buy something at the local shops.

3.00pm Finish

Presenter

Derek Chirnside. Derek lives in Christchurch. He has been a teacher and teacher trainer. He is a tong-time ADHD educator.

He has had a variety of roles in churches over the years including youth pastor, university chaplain and home group coordinator.

Currently he works as a tutor for high school physics and science students. He also presents workshops and seminars on Understanding your ADHD (or others in your whanau) and Designing strategies to live well with ADHD.

Cost

Individual $40 | Unwaged $20

Some sponsored places are available, Please contact us.

FAQ

Do I need to be diagnosed? No

Do I need to have ADHD? No

Do I need to be a current follower of Jesus? No. Anyone is welcome.

Minimum age limit? Lets say about 18.

Can I come just for the morning? Maybe. It will depend on numbers. Please ask.

Please note: This is not a session where we will be offering diagnosis, or help with meds. This is best left to professionals.

Other questions?

Please call/text Derek 021511303 | derek.chirnside@gmail.com

Local Bay of Islands contact Paula Jack 027 2185359

Contact the host of A Quiet Path: ADHD for Followers of Jesus

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