Dr Hallowell

FINDING THE BURIED TREASURE IN ADD

In this presentation, Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, practicing child and adult psychiatrist, founder of the Hallowell Center, and former instructor at Harvard Medical School, offers a basic introduction to the world of attention deficit disorder, including diagnosis and treatment in both children and adults. Dr. Hallowell discusses the human experience of ADD (ADHD), the impact of ADD on the family and the various treatments available; as well as the directions of current research. His goal is to help people master the power of ADD while avoiding its pitfalls. His message will be all encompassing as he talks about what it is like to have ADD, explains some of the brain science behind it and how it has implications for how people learn.

Dr. Hallowell will show you how to find the buried treasures in ADD and approach ADD as a gift that is often difficult to unwrap rather than a disorder by:

• promoting strengths: a systematic approach
• Avoiding the traps of:  SPIN and SLIDE:

SPIN:

S stands for Shame

P stands for pessimism and negativity

I stands for Isolation

N stands for no creative, productive outlet

SLIDE:

S stands for self-attack

L stands for life-attack

I stands for imagining the worst

D stands for dread

E stands for escape

• Utilizing his 5-step plan for targeting strengths, promoting talents, and creating a pathway to a joyful and productive life (Connect, Play, Practice, Mastery and Recognition).