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For Parents of Children of All Ages

The Next Step
A workshop in The Next Step Series

Parents who are new to ADHD will learn the next steps they need to take to offer their child the greatest chance for success at school. Attendees will receive a take-home packet with information and resources helpful in addressing ADHD problems. For parents of children in grades K-12.

Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

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How the Child ADHD Brain Works
A workshop in The Next Step Series

A child’s brain with ADHD develops normally, but also more slowly in some areas than children without the disorder. Discover how this impacts his/her cognitive abilities and learn a positive new way to view ADHD. Gain an understanding of Dr. Russell Barkley’s model of “executive functioning” and learn useful techniques to enhance your child’s mental processing. For parents of children in grades K-12, their families, caregivers, and professionals, including teachers.

Gabi Geissler, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008

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Strategies for Home
A workshop in The Next Step Series

Parents need strategies for managing a child with ADHD on a daily basis. Learn successful ways to handle problems at home and strategies to support your child through those difficult times of the day. For parents of children in grades K-12.

Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Thursday, May 15, 2008

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Strategies for School
A workshop in The Next Step Series

Get help with homework issues and strategies to help your child get his/her homework done and turned in on time. Learn how to work with teachers to solve school-related issues and how to use a 504 Plan or Individual Education Plan (IEP) to benefit your child’s learning success. For parents of children in K-12.

Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Thursday, August 14, 2008

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*NEW!* ADHD Home and School Checklist
Want to make the most of and have a meaningful conference with your child’s teacher regarding your child and ADHD? This workshop will help you identify the strategies that work in school and how you can apply them at home. Discover how to use LDA’s new easy-to-understand Home and School Checklist as a tool to communicate more effectively about your child’s strengths, what’s working at home, and what’s worked well in the past. For parents of children in grades K-12, their families, caregivers, and professionals, including teachers.

Susan Hallam, Parents as Partners Program Manager
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008

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Why is My Child Always Angry?
Children with ADHD often have difficulty managing their anger. Learn the difference between primary and secondary emotions and how to modify behaviors often exhibited by children with ADHD. Learn about an emotion-chaining model and leave with simple, yet powerful, tools to facilitate change. For parents of children in grades K-12.

Steven Peer, Director of CHADD Twin Cities
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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Especially for Parents of Elementary and Middle School Students

Explosive Children

Everyone gets angry, but some kids have particularly short fuses and their responses to upsetting events are often extreme. Learn to recognize the signals that an explosion is imminent, de-escalation techniques, and ways to teach children to handle their own strong feelings. For parents of children ages 12 and under.

Sarah Lilja, MSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
April 29, 2008

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ADHD and Social Skills: Strategies that Help

Get ready for summer social activities with this workshop. A child’s social life is immensely important to his/her happiness, health, and social development. Children with ADHD often have particular difficulty in developing social competence. Gain understanding of your child’s behavior and why it is sometimes difficult for him/her to develop friendships. For parents of children in grades K-8, their families, caregivers, and professionals.

Gabi Geissler, M.A., ADHD Specialist
May 13, 2008
June 26, 2008

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*NEW!* What Exercise Can Do for Children with ADHD

Join us for this fun, alternative treatment of symptoms related to ADHD! Learn how physical activity changes the brain for the better. Participating in a complex, focus-intensive sport such as martial arts can help children with ADHD funnel their attention in the right direction. Gain research-based knowledge about the brain-body connection and the benefits of martial arts. Black belt karate instructors will teach both parents and their children specific movements to improve their focus and attention. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or yoga mat. For parents and their children in grades 1-8. Parent(s) may attend without their children. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Special Note: This workshop starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.

Katherine Pierren and Joyce Brekke, JK Martial Arts School
Gabriele Geissler, M.A., ADHD Specialist
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008

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For Teens and Their Parents

Homework: From Hassles to Strategies

Learn how to create your own personal strategy notebook. This workshop explains the changes which develop in your teenager’s brain and how you, as a parent, may better support them in their academic progress. Middle-and high-school students will walk away with smart strategies to help organize and manage their homework more effectively. A workshop for teenagers and their parents.

Gabi Geissler, M.A, ADHD Specialist
Thursday, September 11, 2008

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For Adults

Workplace Success for the Adult with ADHD

Many people struggle with organization, but the adult with ADHD faces multiple challenges. Learn strategies and tools to help the adult with ADHD be better organized and more productive in the workplace. Discover ADHD-friendly approaches for managing both your workspace and day-to-day job tasks.

Louise Kurzeka, Professional Organizer
May 8, 2008

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Money Management Skills

Learn how to prepare your budget, deal with irregular income, handle incidental or non-monthly expenses, and set up your financial network. Become skilled at tracking expenditures and more familiar with the “formula” needed to stay focused and on course.

Meredythe McCarthy, M.A. Financial Counselor
Thursday, June 5, 2008

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Budgeting and Bill Paying

Are you feeling frustrated with paying late fees to banks and credit card companies? Do you know where your money goes and what you spend it on? This workshops explores the “what and how” to managing your money successfully, including setting up a budget system for paying bills on time. This class requires a two-night commitment (you must register for both nights) and will be hands-on, with opportunities to apply what you are learning. Please bring your current month’s paperwork of paid and unpaid bills in order to complete the budgeting process during the first session.

Louise Kurzeka, Professional Organizer
Tuesday, August 5 and 12, 2008
You must register for both sessions (total of $60 per person)

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For Everyone

Medications: Issues and Answers
A workshop in The Next Step Series

Learn about current research on medications for adults and children alike, including when and whether to medicate, types of medication, potential side effects, monitoring, and regimen change. Get your medication questions answered. For parents of children of all ages, adults, and professionals.

Ernest Swihart, M.D., Behavioral Pediatrician
Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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Support Groups

Support Group for Parents of Children with ADHD
Meets the fourth Monday of each month during the school year. For parents of children in grades K-12.

*NEW!* Parent Support Group Facilitator joins LDA.
Sharon Blossom, founder and President of Illuminate, a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for ADHD in Oakdale, MN

April 28: Challenges and Positives
In many cases, it is the challenges of ADHD that are highlighted, while positive aspects are ignored. We’ll take a look at both sides of ADHD and help you embrace and celebrate your child’s strengths.

May 19: The Impact of ADHD on the Family
Having a sibling with ADHD can be difficult for some families. It is important for parents to acknowledge this and to give fair time and attention to all the children in the family.(Note: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, this meeting will take place on the third Monday in May.)

June 23: Building Friendships
Set them up for success as best you can!

September 29: Tools for School
Building bridges between home and school can be critical to the success of children with ADHD—as well as to their parents and teachers. Join us for a lively and informative session and start the school year off in the right direction.

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Support Group for Adults with ADHD
Meets the first Monday of each month.
Facilitator: Steven Peer, Director of CHADD-Twin Cities


May 5: Managing Emotions

June 2: Time Management: Time-Distortion and Hyperfocus
This is often the #1 requested topic; how to organize time, be on time, monitor time (and even have a good time).

September 15: Self-Talk: Friend or Foe
If you wouldn’t let others say to you the things you say to yourself, you may want to attend. We’ll address what works and what doesn’t in monitoring and changing self-talk. Special Note: Due to the Labor Day holiday, this group will meet on the third Monday in September.

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Workshop & Support Group Location

Click on the link below to view map/directions, or call 952-922-8374.

LDA Minnesota
5354 Parkdale Drive, Suite 200, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Registration and Refund Policy

Three Easy Ways to Register:
1. Online at ldaminnesota.org
2. By Phone at 952.922.8374
3. By mail to LDA Minnesota
5354 Parkdale Drive, Suite 200, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

All Workshops: $30 per person or $40 for two family members. Support groups: $20 per person/session. Call us for discount rates for 5 or more persons registering as a group.

Register Early! Advance registration and payment are strongly advised. Workshops and/or support groups without sufficient advance registration are subject to cancellation on noon of the business day before the scheduled workshop/support group.

Registration and Refund Policy: Refunds will be granted for cancellations received by phone (952.922.8374), in writing, or by email (info@ldaminnesota.org) no later than 48 hours before the workshop or support group meeting. Canceling less than 48 hours before the event will result in loss of registration fee. LDA Minnesota reserves the right to cancel workshops and support group meetings, including those without sufficient advance registration. If LDA Minnesota cancels, your payment will be refunded.

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The Next Step Series

The Next Step Series of five workshops provides information that is both critical and practical to help parents address ADHD issues during their child's school years. The workshops can be taken in any order.

The Next Step
How the Child ADHD Brain Works
Strategies for Home
Strategies for School
Medications: Issues and Answers

FREE Financial Workshop Series

Are you, or do you have an youth age 16 to 25, interested in learning to manage money? Join us for a FREE series of 3 workshops at LDA on financial management.

Monday, June 23rd, Tuesday, June 24th, and Thursday, June 26th. Each workshop runs from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and includes a complimentary dinner.

Learn to budget your money, manage your checkbook, handle credit cards, and much more.

Through a grant from HSBC, these workshops are offered free of charge. Space is limited to 10 participants. Attendees should plan to be at all three workshops.

Sign up today by calling 952-922-8374, or by emailing your name, address and phone number to lk@ldaminnesota.org and mention our free financial workshop series.

Due to popular demand, we are offering a second series of FREE Financial Workshops on Monday, June 30th, Tuesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 3rd.

Please call us today to sign up as seating is limited!