Main description:

In Thinking Through Adult ADHD: Turning Intentions Into Actions, Dr. J. Russell Ramsay provides a first-of-its-kind exploration of the thoughts and beliefs of adults with ADHD and the role they play in psychosocial treatment. While negative thinking does not cause ADHD, cognitive strategies play a key role in managing and overcoming symptoms. Dr. Ramsay summarizes emerging research on negative thoughts and beliefs in adults with ADHD, with a focus on escape-avoidance coping patterns. He emphasizes a cognitive theme within a cognitive behavior therapy model for adult ADHD, and targets emotional, behavioral, and relationship problems for work in therapy. The book explores traditional cognitive change tactics and shows how they can be adapted to adult ADHD to foster the implementation of coping strategies and skills essential for patients, as well as related issues encountered in clinical practice.

Contents:

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction to Adult ADHD
Chapter 2. Research on CBT for Adult ADHD
Chapter 3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model of Adult ADHD
Chapter 4. Cognitive Interventions Adapted to Adult ADHD
Chapter 5. Cognitive Interventions in Action: Common Issues in CBT for Adult ADHD
Chapter 6. Case Examples
Chapter 7. Additional Clinical Issues
Appendix. Informational Resources for Adult ADHD
References
Index