All CHADD of Northern California Events - This Month

Greenbrae

suezeep@att.net — Wed, 02 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

Talk with others who really understand, share and develop life skills. A drop-in peer-support group, the first Tuesday of each month.

Facilitator: Sue Zee Poinsett and Cristine Pollock, MS, CPCC, ACC, 415-461-3318.

Location: Marin Community Mental Health Center, 250 Bon Air Rd., Greenbrae

CHADD meetings are open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation from non-CHADD members to help defray the cost of our outreach efforts.

Aptos

jbbrenis@comcast.net — Thu, 03 May 2012 1:30:00 +0000

Facilitator: Judy Brenis, 831-684-0590

Location: Mar Vista Elementary School Library
6680 Soquel Drive, Aptos

CHADD meetings are open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation from non-CHADD members to help defray the cost of our outreach efforts.

Walnut Creek

SFCHADD@inforealestate.comg — Thu, 03 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

Ongoing drop-in group. Meets first and third Wednesdays monthly. (Excluding Federal Holidays)

Get support!

Discuss issues relating to having lived an undiagnosed life with ADHD. Share successes: Learn strategies and develop skills to cope more successfully by focusing on pertinent topics.

Facilitator: Rick Webster

Location: 710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek, #2B
Kaiser Mental Health, behind Nordstrom
(The building next to Safeway on corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd)

ROOM: Room 2B, 2nd floor (follow signs)

$5 donation suggested of non-CHADD members

Fremont “Your Child’s Educational Rights”

snapdragon38@gmail.com — Thu, 03 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

This meeting is primarily for parents of children, teens and young adults with AD/HD. There is a check-in period for the first half-hour followed by a lecture or discussion on a specific topic of interest. Join us to exchange information and contacts, build supportive relationships, and learn from community experts. Participants communicate between meetings through an online group. Meetings are free for CHADD members; a $5 donation is suggested for nonmembers.

May 2, 2012: “Your Child’s Educational Rights”
SPEAKER: Joseph Feldman, Founder and Executive Director of Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) will speak and answer your questions about legal rights for children with AD/HD. The Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) was formed in 1979 to protect the lawful educational rights of children with disabilities by fostering the fair and just implementation of IDEA and state special education law. CASE advocacy staff, thoroughly trained in special education law, helps families and school districts work together when designing appropriate special education programs for students with disabilities, who are at risk for school failure, so they can succeed in school, get a job and become productive members of their community. CASE publishes the new “Special Education Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.” CASE has a satellite office located at Youth and Family Services office.

San Francisco

SFChadd@InfoRealEstate.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

Adult ADHD Success Clinic Ongoing Drop-In Group

Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. (Excluding Federal Holidays). Get support! Discuss issues relating to having lived an undiagnosed life with ADHD. Share successes: Learn strategies and develop skills to cope more successfully by focusing on pertinent topics. $5 donation suggested of non-CHADD members

Facilitator: Rick Webster
Location: 4141 Geary, San Francisco (room F2)
Kaiser French Campus

Oakland Linda Lawton on "What Educational Therapy Is"

april@interplaylearning.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 1:00:00 +0000

TENTATIVE ONGOING SCHEDULE (May - December 2012)
May 8 - Linda Lawton on what educational therapy is, how it helps AD/HD clients, how it is dfferent than other kinds of therapy, and the issues it addresses
June 12 - Miracle Grow for the Brain – the newest info and research
July 10 - De-cluttering and Organizing
August 14 - Planning Ahead
September 11 - You are not your communication style plus boundary setting
October 9 - Time Management and Scheduling plus the Holiday Countdown Calendar
November 13 – Treatment Modalities with a Guest Speaker
December 11 – Holiday Potluck with Social Skills Assessment and Recommendations

Please join our monthly ongoing group for adults who live with AD/HD. Our group focus is on education and identifying skills and strategies that improve our daily lives. We have a mix of dynamic speakers and workshops on creating less chaos and more joy. April Ancel, the facilitator, provides information, coaching tips, tools, strategies and educational materials. Invited speakers work with AD/HD adults in different professional capabilities. Fellow members contribute useful strategies and share their insights of what works and what doesn't. In this uplifting and even fun atmosphere we break from isolation and form community and support. This meeting is for you if have or think you might have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), AD/HD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), learning or attention issues, including inattention and/or hyperactivity.

Facilitator: April Ancel (415) 847-3177, april@interplaylearning.com

CHADD does not endorse any products, professionals or services presented at our meetings. Meetings are free to CHADD members and open to the public. CHADD is a non-profit organization supporting the community of children and adults who have AD/HD, providing information, support and input on public policy development to benefit our members. Our chapter is staffed by volunteers and depends on membership dues and donations We request a donation of $5 for non-members at our meetings, but no one will be turned away for a lack of funds.

Petaluma "You Can't Get it Done if You Don't Start"

molly.bloom@sbcglobal.net — Wed, 09 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

What: Drop-in, Peer Support Group

YOU CAN'T GET IT DONE IF YOU DON'T START!

How to remove the road blocks and get into action. Do you find yourself putting off tasks that you actually do want to accomplish? Join us to discover the five common reasons why ADDers have difficulty getting started and discover specific action strategies that will help you get unstuck and move forward with greater ease.

Cristine Pollock, MS. Spec. Ed, is a Certified Professional Coach who works with older students and adults who have ADHD. In addition, she periodically teaches continuing education classes on adult ADHD at the College of Marin in Kentfield, Ca.

Meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Free to CHADD members.

$5 donation suggested for non-members

Where: 504 Baker Street in the Elim Lutheran Church office building (1/2 mile from 101).

Take E. Washington St. exit off of 101 and go toward town. Cross Petaluma Blvd. and continue about .4 of a mile. East Washington St. turns into Bodega Ave. Turn left on Baker St. and go one block. 504 Baker St. is the yellow building on the left, before the church on the corner.

Facilitator(volunteer): Molly Bloom, MFT phone: 707-775-8129

Antioch

robertsolano@comcast.net — Wed, 09 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

2012 Meeting Schedule:
1/10, 2/14, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13 and 12/11 (no meetings in July or August).

CHADD meetings are open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation from non-CHADD members to help defray the cost of our outreach efforts.

Walnut Creek 7-week series begins tonight; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

JudyMarshall@Comcast.net — Wed, 09 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

NOTE: You MUST fill out an application in order to take this class.

Please request an application by sending an e-mail to Judy Marshall (JudyMarshall@Comcast.net).

CHADD PARENT TO PARENT CLASS: Family Training on AD/HD

Sponsored by CHADD OF Northern California

A Seven-Session Interactive and Educational Program for Adults and Parents of Children and Adolescents with AD/HD

PURPOSE: This workshop series will provide educational information and support for families who are dealing with AD/HD and learning to navigate the challenges of AD/HD across the lifespan.

Tuesday evenings: Time: 7 - 9 PM (sharp)

SERIES DATES:
1st series: Aug 23, 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 2011
2nd series: Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011
3rd series: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 2012
4th series: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 2012
5th series: May 8, 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, 2012

*Missed sessions are available during a future series

Location:
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek, #3B
Kaiser Mental Health, behind Nordstrom
(The building next to Safeway on corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd)

Contact:
Judy Marshall 510.352.2103 JudyMarshall@Comcast.net
Donna Love 925.687.4324 adhdstrategies@earthlink.net

Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD

This unique program will include seven two-hour interactive (group participation) sessions that will cover the following topics:

    * Overview of AD/HD
    * Assessment to Multi-Modal Treatment
    * Impact of AD/HD on the Family & Creating Developmentally Age Appropriate Positive Behavior Interventions
    * Developing Parenting Strategies and Interventions That Strengthen Family Relationships
    * What Do I Do when My Child is Having Difficulty at School?
    * Understanding the Federal Laws: An Overview of 504 and IDEA
    * Working with the Schools: Building an Education Team That Works
    * AD/HD Across the Life Span & Adults with AD/HD

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE HANDBOOK!

CHADD of Northern California
Judy Marshall 510.352.2103 JudyMarshall@Comcast.net
Donna Love 925.687.4324 adhdstrategies@earthlink.net

Palo Alto Partners of Adults with ADHD

Gina@CHADDNorcal.org — Wed, 09 May 2012 2:30:00 +0000

This is not a couples group; it is solely for those who have a partner with ADHD (already diagnosed or a possibility that you want to learn more about).

Drop-in group; no need to register in advance.

Free to CHADD members; $5 donation suggested for non-CHADD members.

Location: Palo Alto, Friends Meeting House; building in back of property. (Note: There is only a small sign on the street, so be sure you have good directions.)

Facilitators: Gina Pera and Amy Blanchard, Ph.D. (alternating months)

You are also welcome to join our free online support group. Apply here:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ADHD_Partner/

Dublin

stefani@festoonery.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

SPEAKER SERIES:
Sept 14, 2011 - Speaker: Graziella Awabdy credentialed school psychologist Topic: Back to School
October 12, 2011- Speaker: Abbey Neuropsychology Topic: Cogmed Working Memory Training
November 9, 2011 - Topic: Homework Strategies
December 14, 2011 - Topic: How to Manage Through the Stress and Excitement of the Holiday Season
Jan 11, 2012 – Speaker: Sarah Ruby, Professional Organizer Topic: organizational strategies and tips
Feb 8, 2012 - Topic: What is the biggest mistake you made with the school system/teacher and if you had to do it over again how would you handle it?
Mar 14, 2012 - Topic: Social Strategies
April 11, 2012 - Topic: Parenting emotional impulses
May 9, 2012 Topic: If there is one thing that you have learned in the journey as a parent of an ADHD child, your greatest “ah ha” moment, what would it be?

TIME: 7 PM -9 PM

LOCATION:
6930 Village Parkway, Suites A & B
Dublin, CA 94568
(between Dublin Blvd and Amador Valley Blvd)

Contacts: Stefani Katz (925) 426.0411 or Casey Pozzi (925)426.1552

CHADD meetings are open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation from non-CHADD members to help defray the cost of our outreach efforts.

Aptos

jbbrenis@comcast.net — Thu, 17 May 2012 1:30:00 +0000

Facilitator: Judy Brenis, 831-684-0590

Location: Mar Vista Elementary School Library
6680 Soquel Drive, Aptos

CHADD meetings are open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation from non-CHADD members to help defray the cost of our outreach efforts.

Walnut Creek

SFCHADD@inforealestate.comg — Thu, 17 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

Ongoing drop-in group. Meets first and third Wednesdays monthly. (Excluding Federal Holidays)

Get support!

Discuss issues relating to having lived an undiagnosed life with ADHD. Share successes: Learn strategies and develop skills to cope more successfully by focusing on pertinent topics.

Facilitator: Rick Webster

Location: 710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek, #2B
Kaiser Mental Health, behind Nordstrom
(The building next to Safeway on corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd)

ROOM: Room 2B, 2nd floor (follow signs)

$5 donation suggested of non-CHADD members

Palo Alto

Gina@CHADDNorcal.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 2:30:00 +0000

Share your story and strategies, talk with others who "get it," and have some laughs at this friendly drop-in group.

It’s not a "moan and groan" group. It's more of an ADHD Salon, with interesting conversation and sometimes chocolate.

So, come join us the third Wednesday of each month. (Parents are welcome, including parents of adults with ADHD. Many ADHD treatment issues are the same across the lifespan, and this is a rare opportunity for you to talk to adults with ADHD about their expeience as children and young adults. But primary and high school education issues are not discussed.)

Drop-in group.

$5 suggested donation to cover room-rental fee and other CHADD Norcal expenses.

THIS IS THE BEST ADULT ADHD DISCUSSION GROUP IN THE WORLD! (but we could be biased)

You can sign up for reminders through this website (but we can't explain how -- sorry!).

OR, you can sign up for our Yahoogroup: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SiliconValleyCHADD/

Location: The Friends Meeting House, 957 Colorado St., Palo Alto, CA (PLEASE NOTE: WE MEET IN THE VERY BACK OF THE PROPERTY, IN THE LARGE BUILDING; FROM THE STREET, THE SIGN IS HARD TO SEE, SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAP.

Corte Madera "Hoarding & Cluttering"

bevkellchadd@comcast.net — Fri, 18 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

Do you, or somebody you care about, struggle with clutter? Acquire too many things? Have a hard time letting go of things? Dr. Alexandra Matthews will discuss the issues of hoarding and cluttering, what causes these issues, and what can be done about hoarding and cluttering.

Dr. Matthews is a psychologist in private practice in Mill Valley, and on the faculty of the UCSF Psychiatry Department. Dr. Matthews treats a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and hoarding. She was a guest therapist on the Discovery Channel program "Hoarding: Buried Alive".

Alexandra Matthews, Ph.D.
275 Miller Avenue, Suite 203
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-0800
http://amatthewsphd.com/home

Open to the public. Individuals with ADHD, partners, parents, professionals, youth are all invited.
No charge to current CHADD members. $5 donation requested from non-members.

Volunteer Coordinators: Beverlee Kell 415-789-9464, Cristine Pollock, MS, CPCC, ACC, 415-461-3318, and Holly Seerley, MFT, 415-383-6656.

Directions: Corte Madera Town Center, Community Room, 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 201.
Just off freeway 101 at Tamalpais Drive/Paradise Drive exit, in the Corte Madera Town Center mall (west side of freeway).
Walk into the south end of mall near the Charles Schwab Office, look for big striped canopy on the right, enter lobby and take elevator to second floor.

San Francisco

rebecca.robbins.et@gmail.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

SUMMARY OF MEETINGS:
Meetings are for parents of children with ADD/ADHD. The lecture takes place the first hour with a group discussion afterwards. Join us to exchange practical information, build supportive relationships, and learn from community experts. Meetings free for CHADD members; a $5 donation is suggested for non-members

WHEN:
Third Friday of the Month. Note: February meeting is an exception and will be held 2/24/12

WHERE:
UCSF Campus - 513 Parnassus, Room Varies (check Chadd SF website for updates)

Rebecca Robbins: rebecca.robbins.et@gmail.com
Jon Belford, PsyD: belford@gmail.com

San Francisco

SFChadd@InfoRealEstate.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

Sacramento "ADHD & Summer: How are you going to make it through?"

greater-sacramento@chadd.net — Wed, 23 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

TOPIC: ADHD and Summer, How are you going to make it through?

The lecture takes place for the first hour, and the support group discussion takes the second hour of the meeting.

Please check-in at the front reception desk AND the table for CHADD.
We ask that you turn off cell phones upon entering the building.
CHADD members - no charge. We kindly suggest $5 or other donation from non-members.

Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento

7700 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA

From Hwy. 50, take Howe Ave. / Power Inn Road exit (south)
Go South to Folsom Blvd. Turn right.
Pass Home Depot and look on the left.
Parking in front/sides (do not part behind gated area or car will be locked in.)
Call 888-759-9758 for more information

Berkeley/Oakland

amycheif8@gmail.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

Where:
BANANAS’ Workshop Room. BANANAS is located at 5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, California.
Directions may be viewed at http://www.bananasinc.org/visit.php. Free parking is available in the parking lot behind the building or on the street. From the back parking lot, go up the stairs to the second floor and enter the building. The Workshop Room is the first room on your right. For those of you coming from afar FYI - the Rockridge BART station is about 3/4 mile from BANANAS and a very pleasant walk.

Cost:
Meetings are free for CHADD members; a $5 donation is encouraged for non-members. You may sign up for CHADD membership during the meeting.

Extras:
Coffee and tea are provided. People are welcome (and encouraged!) to bring something to share.

For more information or to make a suggestion email Amy at: amycheif8@gmail.com. I am the new coordinator of the group and would like to get feedback on what you think would be most helpful in addressing the challenges of raising ADD/HD children.

Santa Rosa

lagunaco@sonic.net — Wed, 30 May 2012 2:00:00 +0000

CHADD SUPPORT GROUP IN SANTA ROSA

WHEN: Last Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm

WHAT: drop-in, support group/ speakers meeting. For adults, partners and parents; everyone welcome. Connect with others who really understand. Improve life skills.

WHERE: The Glaser Center, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 547 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Parking available on the street and in the parking structure behind the building.

Coordinators (volunteers): Barry May 707-888-8223 and Colleen Pedrazzi 707-495-4203
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• CHADD meetings are open to the public! Free to CHADD members, a suggested $5 donation is requested of non-members, no one is turned away for lack of funds.

• To become a member of CHADD, visit CHADD's website: http://www.chadd.org We are an all volunteer organization.

• For a schedule of all Northern California CHADD meetings and local resources visit our online calendar .