Please note: The course is currently only available to those living or working in Taff Ely.
We hope to be able to offer the course to the wider Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board area again soon.
Managing Your Wellbeing with ADHD 6 week course for adults with ADHD
Our 6 week ‘Managing Your Wellbeing with ADHD’ course is designed to be fully interactive and includes various activities to make learning fun.
Over the 6 weeks, we’ll cover topics such as;
- Remembering tasks and appointments
- Managing stress and emotions
- Dealing with everyday tasks
- Managing time and focus
- Relationships and communication
- Self esteem
- And more!
The course provides an opportunity to learn from the experience of other attendees with ADHD through discussion based activities.
The course runs for two hours per week, on the same day and time, over 6 weeks. The course location is subject to funding.
Background of the course
The ADHD course is funded by the Taf Ely Primary Care Cluster. The funding was secured in response to a high level of need for those diagnosed or awaiting assessment for ADHD.
A 2022 Welsh Government Review of Neurodevelopmental services found services for ADHD as less developed than for those with Autism
The course has been developed by Valleys Steps through the adoption of a process of co-production involving those with a lived experience and consultation with professionals in CTM
As part of the project Valleys Steps has supplemented the service with follow-up review and co-production workshops as we seek to enhance the offer to beneficiaries
Frequently asked questions;
Do I have to have an ADHD diagnosis to join?
No, anyone who suspects they may have ADHD is welcome to join
How old do you need to be to join the course?
You need to be aged 16+ years to join the course
Will I have to speak in front of others?
Discussions are a big part of this course as it’s designed to be interactive, however no one will force you to speak. At the course we have green, yellow and red stickers that people can wear to show whether or not they feel comfortable talking to others
Testimonials from previous course participants
“Totally recommend this course to anyone with ADHD. Awesome 6 weeks of learning different coping strategies and also having tips from others with the condition. It’s also great as you feel so relaxed around others with the condition. No bad vibes, just lots of laughs and understanding of each and everyone’s struggles 🙌🙌”
“I am SO glad I attended this course. It more than lived up to my expectations. I felt safe, nurtured and cared for at my own pace while learning all about ‘me’ and how my brain functions, and how it may have impacted on my life to date (as we are all different).
It was gentle, lot’s of fidget toys…:) I was ‘allowed’ to be me and felt for the first time fully accepted on my terms. I learnt so many strategies that I will take going forward as well as how to access help and support in the future. Plus, I made friends for life – I found my tribe!”
“I just wanted to pass on my thanks and gratitude. The past six weeks have been really helpful, and it has been great to meet people like myself. The things you’ve taught us have been invaluable and are the most helpful support I’ve received since my diagnosis of both Autism and ADHD. Thank you.”