On this page you will find a list of services that are available either on a regular basis, or ones I offer periodically. Most of them can be arranged for on an individual basis to suit your particular interest or needs. Please call 734-623-4444, email sarisolden@aol.com, fax 734-663-2415 or write PO Box 3320 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 for information.

My areas of specialization, whether counseling, consulting, speaking, or writing include, women's issues, inattentive AD/HD, the emotional legacy of not being diagnosed as a child, and effective counseling approaches for adult's with AD/HD. My orientation is one that looks at the long term challenges affected by AD/HD such as one's self image, relationships and identity.

If you aren't familiar with my philosophy or perspective you may want to take a look at my books, Women with ADD and Journeys Through ADDulthood.

For a more in depth look at close to 20 years of my experience working with adults with AD/HD and training and speaking and writing on this subject you may want to view my Welcome Page and/or my Appearances and News Page.

I. DIRECT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH AD/HD

Counseling - My approach to counseling for AD/HD is first and foremost a partnership between my client and myself. I view my brand of counseling for AD/HD adults as a combination of counseling, consulting, navigating, coaching, guiding, and teaching. I focus my intervention where psychology meets your neurology - that means where your internal barriers prevent you from taking the steps you might need to take in order to move ahead in life and make good choices.

The first step is to call for an intake conversation with my assistant to help me understand your individual needs so I can make a recommendation on how to proceed. At this time you can also get more information on the process and procedures. I may refer you elsewhere at this point to begin if I feel you need other services first or that you would be better served by starting in a different way.

If we do decide to a meet, I always start with a one time 90 minute overview session to give you my perspective or a blueprint for you or us to work from.

This session may result in ongoing, periodic, long or short term work together, and/or a referral for a medication or assessment consultation, to fill in other particular pieces of the puzzle with me continuing to navigate.

Counseling may be individual, in groups/classes, for couples or a combination of these.

II. FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH ADULTS WITH AD/HD (or who want to begin this type of work)

Consultation/supervision, training, staff development
Improve clinical skills in communicating and intervening effectively with adults with AD/HD. (For clinical issues that can be addressed see above areas of specialization).

Consultations can be arranged individually with me or in groups. This can be arranged on an hourly basis or half day workshops.

Other settings.
In-service can be arranged on a one time workshop or ongoing basis for staff in settings such as:

• Mental health clinics
• AD/HD clinics
• College counseling or special services/disability departments

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS with AD/HD (or closely aligned AD/HD field)

Mentoring
Support and coaching in speaking, marketing, writing development in the field, making choices, limit setting

Supervision with AD/HD in mind, clinical issue impacted by your own AD/HD. Issues of disclosure, memory, practice issues, insecurities, dealing with community colleagues and clients.

IV. PRESENTATIONS

You can contact me for a speaking engagement at your clinic, conference or group. Email me at sarisolden@aol.com for information and availability.

Examples:

A. Conferences for mental health professional groups or AD/HD conferences for adults and/or professionals
• Keynotes, closings, town hall meetings.
• Breakouts.
• Trainings (see mental health training in #2 above)

B. Seminars
• RENEWAL (Rest Education Networking for Women with ADD Lives) - women issues - 1-2 day getaways
• 1/2 or 1 day - Ask Sari: A day or evening with Sari

C. Online chats or teleconferences

D. Other
• International presentations
• AD/HD support groups.
• Presentations to the community

V. WRITTEN SERVICES

Material for continuing education classes, study groups support groups, websites, AD/HD publications, mental health publications, women's magazines and clinical articles.

Workbooks and materials for mental health professionals to use for clients/groups and peer supervision.

VI. EXPERT SERVICES FOR THE MEDIA - Take a look at the Appearances and News Page for examples of my upcoming and past media presentations.

Expert Contributor on radio, TV, and publications.

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