Group Type: Support Group
Goals of the Group:
- Create a safe, supportive space for professionals with ADHD to share experiences.
- Develop practical strategies to navigate workplace challenges.
- Foster connections with peers who understand ADHD-related struggles.
Who Is The Group For?
- Professionals diagnosed with or suspecting ADHD.
- Individuals struggling with focus, organization, or communication at work.
- Those seeking strategies to improve productivity and workplace relationships.
Discussion Topics:
- ADHD symptoms and executive functioning in the workplace.
- Focus, time management, and task prioritization.
- Communication, boundaries, and self-advocacy.
- Emotional regulation, imposter syndrome, and burnout.
What Will We Talk About?
- Personal challenges and strengths related to ADHD at work.
- Practical tools for focus, planning, and productivity.
- Strategies for effective communication and boundary-setting.
- Coping mechanisms for emotional dysregulation and workplace stress.
Glimpse of the Session:
Session 1: Understanding ADHD at Work & Building Awareness
- Group introductions and sharing biggest work struggles.
- Psychoeducation on ADHD symptoms and executive functioning.
- Self-reflection on how ADHD manifests in the workplace.
- Establishing group norms and confidentiality.
Session 2: Focus, Time & Task Management
- Identifying tasks that cause the most difficulty.
- Introduction to productivity tools (Pomodoro, time-blocking, checklists).
- Mini-planning challenge to build a weekly work rhythm.
Session 3: Communication, Boundaries & Self-Advocacy
- Discussing common communication patterns (interrupting, oversharing).
- Role-playing boundary-setting and requesting accommodations.
- Crafting scripts for workplace needs and feedback.
Session 4: Emotional Regulation & Moving Forward
- Reflecting on progress since Session 1.
- Strategies for managing emotional dysregulation and self-compassion.
- Creating a personal “ADHD-at-work” survival kit or playbook.
Takeaways:
- Awareness worksheet (My ADHD profile at work).
- Productivity tool trial before the next session.
- Workplace needs script or email template.
- Resource list, self-support plan, and peer encouragement.
Note: Session topics, order, and details may be adjusted based on group needs and facilitator guidance.
Facilitator Bio:
Facilitator: Palkee Baruah
Palkee Baruah is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 6 years of experience in the field. Her expertise includes treating anxiety disorders, depression, relationship concerns, adult ADHD, adult autism, self and identity issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adolescent mental health, self-esteem issues, emotional regulation, fears and phobias, personality disorders, grief, and general life concerns and stressors.
Palkee’s therapeutic approach is built on a strong belief in the power of collaboration between therapist and client. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and feelings with empathy and active listening. She employs evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), incorporating mindfulness techniques tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Additionally, her work is informed by an intersectional, feminist, trauma-sensitive, caste-conscious, and queer-affirmative approach.
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