Join us for an afternoon of ideas, activities and guided groupwork designed to help adults with ADHD to develop strategies, understand your rhythm and develop a game plan tailored to your needs.

Please note: change of venue from Crafted Coffee to Riccarton Baptist. Where it is a little more peaceful and quiet.

Topics covered will include:

ADHD: some history, and a little of the pain and hope.
Time blindness, overwhelm, dopamine and hyperfocus
Emotional Dysregulation; comes with the territory.
Executive Functioning* and planning.
Using Tiny Habits as a tool. https://tinyhabits.com/

*Executive Functioning refers to a set of mental abilities that help us manage thoughts, emotions, and actions to achieve goals. . Sometimes those with ADHD struggle with executive functioning.

Plus we will launch our Journal/Planner/Workbook. An attempt to provide an ADHD friendly approach to change and life planning.

This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, share experiences, and gain valuable insights into managing ADHD. You will leave with practical skills and tips to help you thrive in daily life, as well as developing your own individual plan.

Who for?

This event is best suited for those who already have a basic understanding of ADHD and want to refine their strategies, and we would encourage you to share your experience also. We want to foster an environment of mutual support and growth and help build the local ADHD community.

Final draft of the booklets

The biggest challenge:

Getting an ADHD friendly Journal/Planner/Workbook

Other details . .

This event is open to everyone aged 16 and over.

We will provide coffee and snacks, along with workbooks and other material.

Presenters

Derek Chirnside has worked as a teacher at all levels (primary, secondary and tertiary) as well as a teacher educator. He has owned a lawn mowing business, been a university chaplain and in worked for three demolition companies. Since before the earthquakes he has presented on topics around strategies for Living well with ADHD and How to teach students with ADHD.

Others from the local community will also be sharing.

Deadline

If you are interested, please let us know by Thursday 30 October

Later

There will also be an opportunity for something to happen after the event and into 2026. We don't know what yet.
Contact us if you'd like to be on an email list.

Other questions, comments, feedback?

Please contact Derek Chirnside | 021511303

Prices

Single pp $50 | Couple $80 | Unwaged $25 | some sponsorship may be available. For unwaged tickets / sponsorships, contact Derek on 021 511 303

Timing

Registration, coffee and snacks from 12.00noon, with the first session starting at 12.30pm. Finish with light tea at 5.20pm