Belleisle
Therapy for ADHD in Ottawa and Gatineau
Understanding ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty sustaining one’s attention for necessary tasks.
ADHD symptoms typically manifest in either one of two categories: hyperactivity/impulsivity or inattention.
IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH INATTENTIVE SYMPTOMS YOU MAY:
Frequently lose or misplace your items
Have difficulty maintaining your focus and become distracted easily while attempting to complete your tasks or during conversations
Struggle with organization
Engage in avoidance of tasks that involve a sustained amount of attention
Exhibit frequent forgetfulness while completing daily tasks
Often make careless mistakes at work or school
Frequently interrupt others during conversation
Struggle to stay seated in settings where it may be required to do so, such as a meeting
Engage in fidgeting or otherwise move around a lot when seated
Answer a question before the sentence has been completed
Speak excessively
ADHD can negatively impact your daily functioning in the following areas of your life.
REDUCED SELF-ESTEEM
ADHD symptoms can have a negative impact on one’s relationships, work, and/or school performance. Consequently, this may lead to persistent feelings of low self-esteem and shame.
RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGE
Without therapy or counseling, individuals with ADHD may struggle to maintain focus during conversations or exhibit impatience. These behaviors can create barriers to forming and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships.
SCHOOL OR WORK PERFORMANCE
For children and teens, untreated ADHD may lead to difficulty retaining information, completing assignments, and staying focused in class. For adults, it can interfere with task completion, organization, and sustaining employment, creating ongoing challenges in their professional lives.
ADHD Services Offered at Belleisle Clinic
ADHD Therapy Treatment. ADHD symptoms may vary in presentation for each individual and as such, we recognize the importance of creating a treatment plan that is suitable for your unique needs.
Psychologists utilize different techniques for ADHD to assist clients with implementing practical strategies to improve their time management and organizational skills.
Collaboration or Referrals for additional resources. As part of your therapy journey, if your clinician determines that accommodations at work or school, or additional support such as medication management, could benefit you, they will connect you with the appropriate referrals and resources to support your progress.
Why Choose Belleisle Clinics for ADHD Therapy in Ottawa
Expert
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Professional Guidance that Gets You Results
Comprehensive Care
Clinicians at Belleisle Clinics offer comprehensive treatment plans for ADHD. As such, we take the time to determine whether complementary resources or approaches to therapy may be beneficial in addressing your symptoms.
Advice and Strategies from our Ottawa ADHD Psychologists
Focus on the basics. In addition to ADHD therapy and counseling, getting regular exercise, enough sleep, and eating a balanced diet can help improve your focus since any deficits in these areas can exacerbate ADHD symptoms.
Give Yourself Rewards. Getting started on a task that you want to avoid is half the battle, the next step is maintaining your momentum by increasing your incentive to follow through. Write down a list of realistic and accessible rewards such as: grabbing your favorite snack or calling a friend. Once you have completed a task, you can access one of the rewards.
Break down tasks. ADHD symptoms can feel overwhelming, particularly when you have a lot on your plate and don’t know where to start. Working with your licensed clinician to break down tasks into manageable and realistic steps can help reduce feelings of overwhelm. This approach builds confidence as you achieve each step along the way.
Minimize distractions. Keeping the area where you complete your work or school tasks free of clutter and minimal noise will set you up for success. Additionally, if you have a tendency to scroll social media or particular websites on your phone or computer, there are apps and websites that can limit your ability to access certain websites or social media platforms for a certain period of time while you complete your tasks.