Problems with CBT counsellor.. switch to ADHD coaching??
Jan 10, 2018 21:34:32 GMT
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Post by jp on Jan 10, 2018 21:34:32 GMT
Not sure exactly what to say except that CBT usually requires functioning executive functions!!! All the issues you describe seem classic examples. I've previously done CBT for Anxiety - but because of the undiagnosed ADHD I found all the exercises virtually impossible e.g. "Keep a record of your thoughts." That's just not going to happen in so many ways
Having said that - have you talked though the concerns listed above with your counsellor? It should be OK to say that you don't think they get it.
Since diagnosis I've restarted CBT but this time I've directed the counsellor to work with me on anxiety-avoidance, which, despite being motivated to relearn, definitely impacts my ability to do the 'homework'. Grrrrr... Baby steps :-)
Is the CBT working? Its great to have someone to talk to who isn't friends or family and it may be worth continuing for that reason alone. But if there's little progress with the CBT maybe its a good time to change tack? There's lots of different kinds of CBT and closely related therapies. There's also CBT designed specifically for ADHD. I only just started looking at this but am wondering if I should buy this book:
Mastering Your Adult ADHD: Workbook A cognitive-behavioral treatment program: A Cognitive-behavioral Treatment Program : Client Workbook (Treatments That Work) Paperback – 16 Jun 2005by Steven A. Safren (Author)
It seems to focus on executive functioning - time keeping and organisation stuff. Looks pretty basic, but the team who put it together are ADHD researchers - so maybe in this case 'small is beautiful'.
As to ADHD coaching - I don't know anything about it. Guess it depends on the coach. I'd go for one with ADHD.
It's a tricky thing to give advice like this - I don't know you and I only skimmed your post (what with all those words and everything) - and I'm no expert. But hey ;-) Good Luck!
Having said that - have you talked though the concerns listed above with your counsellor? It should be OK to say that you don't think they get it.
Since diagnosis I've restarted CBT but this time I've directed the counsellor to work with me on anxiety-avoidance, which, despite being motivated to relearn, definitely impacts my ability to do the 'homework'. Grrrrr... Baby steps :-)
Is the CBT working? Its great to have someone to talk to who isn't friends or family and it may be worth continuing for that reason alone. But if there's little progress with the CBT maybe its a good time to change tack? There's lots of different kinds of CBT and closely related therapies. There's also CBT designed specifically for ADHD. I only just started looking at this but am wondering if I should buy this book:
Mastering Your Adult ADHD: Workbook A cognitive-behavioral treatment program: A Cognitive-behavioral Treatment Program : Client Workbook (Treatments That Work) Paperback – 16 Jun 2005by Steven A. Safren (Author)
It seems to focus on executive functioning - time keeping and organisation stuff. Looks pretty basic, but the team who put it together are ADHD researchers - so maybe in this case 'small is beautiful'.
As to ADHD coaching - I don't know anything about it. Guess it depends on the coach. I'd go for one with ADHD.
It's a tricky thing to give advice like this - I don't know you and I only skimmed your post (what with all those words and everything) - and I'm no expert. But hey ;-) Good Luck!