Mindfulness for Adult ADHD : A Clinician's Guide

Mindfulness has emerged as a valuable component of treatment for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).This concise manual presents an evidence-based group intervention specifically tailored to the needs of this population.The Mindful Awareness Practices for ADHD (MAPs) program helps participants cultivate self-regulation of attention, emotions, and behavior; awareness of ADHD challenges; self-acceptance; and self-compassion.With a stepwise teaching approach and meditation periods that are shorter than in other mindfulness programs, MAPs is designed to optimize learning.Included are step-by-step instructions for conducting the eight sessions, scripts for guided meditations, 32 reproducible handouts and session summaries, and “Adaptation for Individual Therapy” boxes.Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download printable copies of the reproducible tools and audio recordings of the guided practices.