Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
Empowering ADHD/NT couples with self-determination theory (SDT)
Attention Allies founder and specialist couples therapist Duncan E. Stafford offers some introductory insight to how SDT can be a strong, flexible and empowering framework to help support those living in mixed ADHD/neurotypical relationships. (5 minute read) Couples therapy involving one partner who has an ADHD neurotype requires a compassionate and structured approach to foster […]
ADHD and comorbidity
Psychotherapeutic counsellor Bev Woolmer helps us to understand that ADHD doesn’t just happen in a vacuum. An ADHDer’s comorbid conditions can impact and/or mask symptoms of the condition. (5 minute read) Awareness, information and debate about ADHD have increased significantly. ADHD has become part of our social discourse and the increase of people seeking diagnosis […]
ADHD, ME …
In “ADHD, ME …”, sister poem of “ADHD? ME?”, poet Jackie Fernandez illuminates the work struggles she endured around her initial diagnosis just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Full of Jackie's usual wit and charm, “ADHD, ME …” continues to allow readers into the thoughts and journey of one woman with a late diagnosis of ADHD. […]
Having race conversations within Attention Allies
Counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor Claire Wirsig invites readers inside some of the thought processes that a network and community of therapists (focused on neurodivergence) must also consider. (5 minute read) This blog post has been inspired by my deep care for people and reflecting on the many ways in which we can be “othered”. I […]
Celebrating – with ADHD
Founder, psychotherapist and coach Duncan E. Stafford is worrying about ADHDers and celebratory times. On the other side of the pond, in the US, my British–American family are preparing to commemorate Thanksgiving (with awareness of indigenous sovereignty). It’s one of those times when people come together, eat, drink and celebrate. Of course, there are, for many […]
ADHD and anger: The bodyguard emotion
Intriguingly, anger is noticeably missing from the formal diagnostic criteria for ADHD. While there is research to support the idea of emotional dysregulation being part of the story, there are perhaps other ways to look at your anger and ADHD. Here, transactional analysis-trained therapist Hayley Watkins takes us through some interesting thoughts on how to […]