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Home : Programs and Services : Attention Deficit Support Services : ADHD Support Services
ADHD Support Services
(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Counseling
Counseling for individuals, couples, or families
Facilitated by Comfort Belbas
Hour-long sessions are available to discuss issues related to ADD or ADHD that are interfering with life success. Clients are given guidance in examining their concerns, take stock of resources, and set realistic goals. Service and number of sessions are customized to meet each client’s needs.
When
Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at hours to be arranged
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Cost
$75 per hour
How to Sign Up
Contact LDA Client Services to register – info@ldaminnesota.org, 952-582-6000. Online registration is not available.
Comfort Belbas, MSW, LGSW, is a psychotherapist who has concentrated on ADHD for ten years. Comfort supports families and adults as they regain joy and meaning in what have often become chaotic lives. She is co-president of CHADD – Twin Cities.
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ADHD
Support Groups
Thursday Adult Support Group (18+)
Facilitated by Comfort Belbas
Join other adults with ADHD who face similar challenges that friends and family might not understand. This new discussion group provides an open and confidential opportunity to meet others with ADHD and share strategies to manage the challenges of ADHD. This group is for adults who would benefit from regular support.
Who Can Attend: Open to any adult in the community
When
Daytime Support Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm, every Thursday
New topics every week
Evening Support Group
7:00 to 8:30 pm, first three Thursdays of each month
Traditional support
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Cost
Fee Options:
$15 per session
$60 punch card for 5 sessions
$125 punch card for 6 months of unlimited use
How to Sign Up
Drop-ins welcome! First visit is FREE! No pre-registration required.
Call 952-582-6000 for more information.
Comfort Belbas, MSW, LGSW, is a psychotherapist who has concentrated on ADHD for ten years. Comfort supports families and adults as they regain joy and meaning in what have often become chaotic lives. She is co-president of CHADD – Twin Cities.
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Monthly Adult Support Group
Facilitated by Steven Peer
A new topic opens discussion for each support group, followed by group sharing and support to learn strategies, gain new outlooks, ask questions, and deepen understanding of ADHD concerns.
When
First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
September 7, 2010
Topic: ADHD & Job Hunting: Interviewing & Keeping up Spirits
October 5, 2010
Topic: Serious Feedback: How Do We Show Up?
November 2, 2010
Topic: Holiday Strategies (Money & Sanity-Saving)
December 7, 2010
Dual topics: CHADD Conference Recap; and short demonstration on Illusions, Delusions, and Magic
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Cost
$20 per person with pre-registration; or
$25 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
Steven Peer is president-elect, CHADD National, and president of Emotional Mastery, Inc., a company providing anger and emotion-management programs to professionals in the judicial system.
Here’s what group members are saying:
"This is a wonderful resource for people with ADD/ADHD to share, receive, and reflect on the positive aspects of ADHD, rather than the perceived negative ones that society often attaches to us."
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Spouse/Partner Support Group – The Next Stage
Facilitated by Comfort Belbas , M.S.W.
This spouse/partner group follows the Beginning Spouse/Partner Support six-week series.
On-going support allows individuals to progress further on their journey and does not follow specific topics, allowing group members to engage in open discussion on what interests them most. Participants are recommended to complete the beginning six-week series, or consult with the facilitator before registering.
When
Tuesdays,
12:00 – 1:30 pm
(ongoing series)
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Cost
$15 per person for individual sessions
$60 punch card good for five sessions
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
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ADHD Series
Spouse/Partner Beginning Support Series
6 sessions
Facilitated by Comfort Belbas , M.S.W.
This six-week series is intended for adults beginning the process of responding to their partner’s or spouse’s ADHD. A different topic is addressed at each session of this six week journey.
When
Wednesdays,
10:00 – 11:30 am
September 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Cost
$30 per person for individual sessions
$135 per person for all six sessions
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
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Small Group Parent Coaching Series
3 sessions
Facilitated by Tina Feigal, M.S., Parent Coach and KARE 11 TV’s Supernanny
When
Tuesdays,
7:00 – 8:30 pm
October 12, 19, 26
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Cost
$55 per person for individual sessions
$144 per person for all three sessions
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
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Parent Beginning Support Series
6 sessions
Facilitated by Comfort Belbas , M.S.W.
This six-week series is intended for adults beginning the process of responding to their partner’s or spouse’s ADHD. A different topic is addressed at each session of this six week journey.
When
Wednesdays,
12:00 – 1:30 pm
September 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Cost
$30 per person for individual sessions
$135 per person for all six sessions
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
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Workshops
The Next Step
Essential first step for parents who are new to learning about ADHD. Basic information every parent of a child with ADHD must understand. Learn steps to offer your child the greatest chance for success at school, at home, and in life. Attendees will receive a packet of materials with information and resources helpful in addressing ADHD problems.
When
Thursday, August 19, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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ADHD Home and School Checklist
Do you want to have a successful and meaningful conference with the teacher regarding your child and ADHD? Learn how to use this easy-to-understand checklist to communicate more effectively about your child’s strengths, including what is working at home and school and what has worked with previous teachers. Better understand why ADHD might be impacting your child’s academics, social skills, and confidence. For parents of children in grades K-12.
When
Thursday, August 26, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Susan Hallam, LDA Minnesota Parent Education Coordinator
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Parents’ Back-to-School Mojo
Ever wonder why typical parenting, therapy, and teaching techniques don’t work with some children? The Nurtured Heart approach, created by Howard Glasser, applies to children with ADHD, ODD, autism, giftedness, or any child, ages 2-18, whose behavior does not improve with typical techniques. Learn how parents can use coaching to resolve tantrums, bad language, sibling fights, school issues, problems with peers, difficult mornings, bedtime battles, and more. Parents who attend this workshop may find it helpful to continue with the series of Small Group Parent Coaching Sessions.
When
Thursday, September 9, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Tina Feigal, M.S., Parent Coach and KARE 11 TV’s Supernanny
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Why is My Child Always Angry?
Children with ADHD often have difficulty managing their anger. Learn the difference between primary and secondary emotions and how to modify behaviors often exhibited by children with ADHD. Learn about an emotion-chaining model and leave with simple, yet powerful, tools to facilitate change.
When
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Steven Peer, President-elect, National CHADD
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Strategies for Home
Parents need strategies for dealing with a child with ADHD on a daily basis. Learn successful ways to handle problems at home and strategies to support your child through those difficult times of the day.
When
Thursday, September 23, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities: A Parent’s Guide to Improved Learning Outcomes
In this two-hour workshop, parents will learn how dyslexia is assessed, the different types of dyslexia and how the disorder relates to other learning issues. Participants will also be provided with strategies to help a dyslexic child achieve academic success.
When
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Allen Stock, L.P., LDA Minnesota Assessment Manager
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Homework, from Hassles to Strategies
Create your own personal strategy notebook. Middle and High School students will walk away with needed skills and useful strategies to help organize and manage school. Parents will understand the way the brain of a teenager with ADHD functions, and how they can support their teen to stay on top of homework. Parents and teens encouraged to attend together (no additional charge for teen participants).
When
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Ty Sassaman, Educational Coach
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Strategies for School
Understand homework issues and strategies to help children get homework done and turned in on time. Learn how to work with teachers to solve school-related problems and the appropriate use of a 504 Plan or Individual Education Plan. For parents of kids in K-12.
When
Thursday, October 14, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Individual Education Plans and Section 504 Plans
Learn about and compare IEP's and Section 504 Plans, including how and when each is used to provide students with help, parental roles in each, and recent changes in legislation governing these plans. Participants will review and work with samples of actual IEP’s, and work as a group to develop a typical 504 plan. Parents and teens encouraged to attend together (no additional charge for teen participants).
When
Thursday, October 21, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where
LDA Minnesota (view map/directions)
Presented by
Arty Dorman, LDA Minnesota Director of Programs
Cost
$30 per person with pre-registration; or
$35 per person at the door
How to Sign Up
Register now or call 952-582-6000 for more information.
If you wish to register more than one person for a workshop, please call for discount.
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Tutoring
LDA offers individualized tutoring that is highly structured
and sequential, and utilizes multi-sensory techniques
to reinforce learning. Together with the student, LDA
teachers develop a personalized education plan and goals.
Diagnostic testing is included. Read
more.
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Consultations
and Presentations about ADHD Issues
LDA has developed customized workshops to meet the needs
of teaching professionals, supervisors, parents, employers,
and volunteers in schools, businesses, and neighborhood
and community agencies.
All of LDA's educational workshops are presented by
talented professionals in the fields of ADHD and learning
disabilities. Workshops are interactive, engaging, and
participatory. As specialists in learning, LDA experts
realize that participants learn best when they are engaged
through a variety of activities.
LDA's interactive workshops include small group discussions,
debates, use of visual learning tools, cooperative groups,
role-playing, learning-based activities, and large group
discussions. Read
more.
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Registration
& Refund Policy
Register Early!
Advance
registration and payment are strongly advised.
Workshops and/or support groups without sufficient advance
registration are subject to cancellation on noon of
the business day before the scheduled workshop/support
group.
Registration and Refund Policy
Refunds will
be granted for cancellations received by phone (952.922.8374),
in writing, or by email (info@ldaminnesota.org) no later
than 48 hours before the workshop or support group meeting.
Canceling less than 48 hours before the event will result
in loss of registration fee. LDA Minnesota reserves
the right to cancel workshops and support group meetings,
including those without sufficient advance registration.
If LDA Minnesota cancels, your payment will be refunded.
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