Imagine watching our teens shine confidently as they get ready to launch and take on the biggest role of their lives.
This is our main objective for your teen AND you when you sign up for one of our TEACH Me ADHD: Director's Cut workshops! This new series is intended to support teens through the adolescent years when we want to give them more independence and practice of essential life skills before they go off to college.
TEACH Me ADHD (C): Director's Cut is designed for ALL teens between the ages of 13 - 18 whether or not they have a formal diagnosis of ADHD or anxiety since all teens can benefit.
Check out the complete TEACH Me ADHD Director's Cut 10-workshop series just for teens!
We have been busy behind the scenes creating engaging new content just for teens. Utilizing the same fun, engaging and interactive format TEACH Me ADHD is known for, we apply the same methods to a THEATER-THEMED curriculum so teens become the "director" of their biggest production yet--LIFE. We've curated 10 workshops for our budding creatives to get them ready to not only implement their vision of the script but they will feel confident to star as the lead character in their life story.
This series is designed to be suitable to all teens, even those without ADHD or anxiety, as adolescence is often filled with a lot of "drama."
As our teens progress through this "stage" of life, parents find themselves as as "stage managers." This role is just as important, with parents staying in the "wings"—ready to step in as needed but allowing our teens to take the spotlight and shine on stage when it's time.
All About ADHD
- Discover strengths and weaknesses
- Learn Executive Function tools
- Learn how to advocate for themselves on their stage
- Gain valuable insights into your brain
Fall 2024 workshop: Saturday October 12 at 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Finding Motivation
People with ADHD often are labeled as "lazy" but it's not laziness that gets in the way. It's often brain chemistry.
We know it can be hard to get started even though you know you need to because of the way our brains work with neurotransmitters. The good news is that there are proven ways to help boost motivation that any of us can use to get stuff done!
In the 90-minute "Get Inspired and Go" workshop, we'll learn:
- The science of motivation
- Proven techniques to boost motivation
Fall 2024 workshop: Sunday October 20, 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Communication and Social Skills
- Learn to boost communication and social skills
- Build self-esteem
- Learn to "shine on stage"—in other words, in life!
Fall 2024 workshop: Saturday October 26, 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Self-care from a biological point of view
Behind the scenes we call this one, "Setting the Stage for Success" because we all need to practice self-cares to be successful.
This 90-minute workshop delves into the neuroscience of ADHD and anxiety and offers natural ways to boost your own neurotransmitters.
Yes, self-care is based in science! We'll talk about the importance of nutrition, exercise, sleep, self-care, and managing time online from a biological point of view. When we understand the reasons behind recommendations, we may be more inclined to follow them.
Parents, if you feel like a broken record, teens may choose to have healthier habits after this workshop!
Fall 2024 workshop: Sunday November 3, 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Managing ADHD Medication Side Effects
ADHD Medications remain the first-line treatment for ADHD, but what can you do if you have side effects to them?
In the theater world, "open-ended run" means that a show will run as long as there is interest. Finding the right medication sometimes takes time, but once the right one is found, it can have a long run.
If you're nervous to start medications or struggling to find the right fit, learn to manage side effects for optimal control of symptoms.
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will learn:
- Types of medications used to treat ADHD
- Common side effects of various medications
- Adjustments that can be made to help tolerate side effects
- What symptoms to talk with your prescriber about
- When a medication type or dose should be changed
This is a good workshop for parents to attend with their teen because teens can't make treatment decisions alone. Parents may want to bring a pen and notebook!
Fall 2024 workshop: Saturday November 16, 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Anxiety Management
We call this one "Turn Down the Volume" because when worries flare, we need to quiet our brains.
In this 90-minute workshop, teens will learn:
- why anxiety exists
- how to recognize anxiety early to stay in control
- when anxiety is helpful - it does serve a purpose!
- how to use healthy coping skills
During this workshop the benefits of mindfulness and meditation will be briefly discussed, but everyone is encouraged to follow up with the "Magic on Stage" workshop, which could be considered Part 2 of this course. There's too much to talk about in one session so they're separate workshops.
Routine mindfulness practice has been shown to improve focus and emotional regulation, so it's especially helpful for people with ADHD or anxiety. We'll practice several types of meditation to get everyone off to starting their own mindfulness practice. It is not magic, but it can feel like it!
This is a fun session to do with your family if your teen is okay with others joining.
Fall 2024 workshop: Saturday December 7, 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Mindfulness
Think mindfulness and ADHD don't mix? Think again!
There are many ways to practice mindfulness. Routine mindfulness practice has been shown to improve focus and emotional regulation, so it's especially helpful for people with ADHD or anxiety.
In this 90-minute workshop, teens will learn the science of mindfulness. Throughout the workshop we'll play some mind tricks to see how our brains can be tricky. Our tricky brains can make us think and feel one way, but learning to change perspectives can help us see the situation in another light.
We'll practice several types of meditation to get everyone off to starting their own mindfulness practice.
It is not magic, but it can feel like it!
This is a fun session to do with your family if your teen is okay with others joining.
In this 90-minute workshop, teens will:
- learn the science of mindfulness
- discover and practice various techniques
Fall 2024 workshop: Sunday December 15, 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Rejection Sensitivity & Negative Thinking
The teenage years are a time of growth, excitement, and challenge. With changes in school, friendships, and responsibilities, teens often experience intense emotions. Learning how to manage these feelings is crucial to problem solving and maintaining healthy relationships.
You don’t need to be a neuroscientist to understand that our brains are wired to feel strong emotions before we have time to recognize or process them. In fact, these intense emotions can make it difficult to think clearly. They can also distort our memories, causing us to remember events differently from how they actually happened.
Rejection sensitivity and negativity can be challenged for a better outlook. We call this session "Reworking the Script" because teens will learn to change their script to be more positive.
In this 90-minute workshop we'll cover:
- Core beliefs
- Flipping negative thoughts to positive thoughts
- Healthy coping skills
Fall 2024: Sunday, September 22nd
Spring 2025 workshop: Saturday January 11 at 11am PT/ 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Emotional Regulation
- Learn to recognize triggers & use techniques to control emotions
- Address issues of bullying
Fall 2024 workshop: Saturday September 28
Spring 2025 workshop: Sunday, January 19
Time Management and Organization
- Learn proven time management & organization techniques
- Identify time wasters
Fall 2024 workshop: Sunday October 6 - registration closed
Spring 2024 workshop: Saturday, January 25
Learn from Anywhere
We know teens have busy lives so we offer a rotating schedule of this and each of the TEACH Me ADHD: Director's Cut Teen Workshop Series throughout the year.
Each of the 10 workshops are 90-minutes and offered on zoom. Your teen can log on using their phone, tablet, or computer and use headphones for privacy. We will be offering each of 10 workshops multiple times a year so your teen can always sign up based on their schedule and time of year.
Teens can sign up for one, a few, or all the workshops!
Teen-Focused
This workshop is exclusively for teens aged 13 to 18, allowing them to learn and grow alongside their peers. We have designed the series with teens stepping into the "director" role, using theater terminology to empower them to "rework their script" and realize their true potential.
There are ten workshops in total for our directors to learn and hone their craft. Teens who need ongoing support or have further questions will gain access to our free, secure Kajabi Communities app, which allows communication with our instructor between classes for questions and encouragement. The forum is monitored by our staff and only registered teens and staff will have access.
Parent Support Included
Teens can invite parents to join them during each live workshop, either on or off camera.
However in keeping with the theme, parents in this main stage production take on the important role of "Stage Managers" who do a variety of tasks behind the scenes.
Parent attendance is optional as parents will receive an email with access to resources and a video summarizing content ahead of each workshop. These tools are intended to help you talk confidently with your teen and reinforce ongoing practice!
Extra! Extra!
Teens and parents will have the ability to download worksheets to print at home for each course after registration. These sheets are the pages of the complete workbook corresponding to the course(s) you purchase and is included in the cost of each workshop. Teens can even import the PDF onto their tablet/iPAD and mark it up!
Families can choose to order a printed copy that includes pages from all 10 workshops. These workbooks are printed after ordering and shipped within 2 weeks. If you order the workbook you will receive a pdf to print pages at home. This workbook is available for an additional cost - and we will cover that cost if you purchase all 10 workshops!
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Meet Your "Assistant Director"
Each 90 minute workshop is led by Dr Kristen Stuppy, general pediatrician, based in Kansas who brings over 25 years of cumulative experience working with families in the clinic and online. She is passionate about supporting our budding creatives as they take on both director and actor roles throughout the run of your show.
