ADHD
Core Benefits of Counselling for
Children with ADHD
Emotional Regulation
- Helps children understand and manage intense emotions like frustration, anger, and anxiety.
- Techniques such as CBT can assist in identifying emotional triggers and developing coping strategies.
Improved Self-Esteem
- Frequent experiences of failure or reprimand can damage a child's confidence.
- Counselling can foster a strengths-based self-concept and resilience.
Social Skills Development
- ADHD often affects peer relationships due to impulsivity or inattentiveness.
- Role-play and social stories in therapy can enhance skills like turn-taking, listening, and empathy.
Behavioural Strategies
- Children learn practical tools to manage impulsive behaviours, increase focus, and follow routines.
- CBT and behavioural therapy often incorporate rewards systems and self-monitoring techniques..
Emotional Regulation
- Helps children understand and manage intense emotions like frustration, anger, and anxiety.
- Techniques such as CBT can assist in identifying emotional triggers and developing coping strategies.
Improved Self-Esteem
- Frequent experiences of failure or reprimand can damage a child's confidence.
- Counselling can foster a strengths-based self-concept and resilience.
Social Skills Development
- ADHD often affects peer relationships due to impulsivity or inattentiveness.
- Role-play and social stories in therapy can enhance skills like turn-taking, listening, and empathy.
Behavioural Strategies
- Children learn practical tools to manage impulsive behaviours, increase focus, and follow routines.
- CBT and behavioural therapy often incorporate rewards systems and self-monitoring techniques..
Parent Involvement & Psychoeducation
- Parents benefit from understanding the child’s experience and learning consistent strategies.
- Sessions may include communication tools and behaviour management support..
Reduced Co-Occurring Issues
- Children with ADHD are at increased risk of anxiety, depression, and conduct problems.
- Early intervention through counselling can mitigate the development or severity of these comorbidities.
Common Therapeutic Approaches
CBT
Tailored to the child’s developmental level, focusing on thought-behaviour-emotion links.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Builds better communication and discipline strategies.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Help with attention and emotional regulation.
Common Therapeutic Approaches
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Builds better communication and discipline strategies.
CBT
Tailored to the child’s developmental level, focusing on thought-behaviour-emotion links.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Help with attention and emotional regulation.