January Newsletter

Welcome to the January newsletter. We have a lot of exciting things to offer this month including tips, features on podcasts and in newspapers, awards and special offers on upcoming groups so grab a cup of hot tea and give yourself 10 minutes to read our latest news.

TIP

This month’s tip is about Emotional Regulation.

7/11 deep breathing (breathing in for 7 and out for 11) is one of the best tips to help with emotional regulation that Michelle has found. The theory being that you spend longer breathing out any stress or tension you feel in your body. Michelle only recommends things that she has tried and that have worked for her and recommends doing this first thing in the morning as well as in an emotional state if you are able to.

For children with ADHD, you may need to practice this with them every morning however if they find deep breathing and sitting still a challenge, an alternative is blowing bubbles or blowing cotton wool across the table as a way for them to exhale the stress in their bodies.

Give it a try and let us know any feedback on how it goes for you and/or your child.

Dopamine research
There is some ADHD dopamine research coming out now that if you ask your child or spouse to do something they find boring, they are more able to do a task they have been procrastinating on and for longer than they planned on doing. Michelle is testing this for herself and will feedback to let you know how this goes!!!

We are now almost sold out of our January ADHD Awareness group on 30 January!!!

There are still a few places so there is still time if you are wanting to learn more about ADHD for yourself or someone else.

Currently running a limited buy one get one free offer for the month of January whereby if you buy one ticket for £60, you get one ticket for free which you can either use to bring a friend or family member with you OR you can participate in our pay it forward scheme whereby this space will be offered to someone who cannot afford to attend (let us know when booking).

Come along to learn more about what ADHD is, how to best support it and why it is only now that a lot of adults are finally being diagnosed!!!

Your deadline to book this group is 16 January. Don’t delay, book today to ensure you don’t miss out.

BOOK HERE

Did you see us in the Colchester Gazette?
Colchester's Michelle Shavdia on I'm a Celeb's Sam Thompson

ADHD Awareness, Self-Care and Support Group

We are excited to announce a monthly support group, taking place on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning
7 February 2024.

We are offering a group discounted ticket as well as individual tickets which can be purchased in advance of each event.

Click on the buttons below to book your place.

BOOK YOUR DISCOUNTED GROUP TICKET HERE

BOOK YOUR INDIVIDUAL TICKET HERE

Parenting Hell Podcast
Did you hear us on the Parenting Hell podcast with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe?

This was well received and have already had subsequent enquiries and bookings from this.

If you haven't had a chance to listen here's the link:
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell

Let's Talk About Neurodiversity: Understanding and Awareness

We have a new group coming up in February where Michelle will raise awareness into ADHD but also the link between having ADHD and self harm. This is something that comes up a lot in her sessions with young people and follows on from Michelle’s qualification in self harm and suicide prevention.

Michelle will also be joined by Rhiann who is an autism specialist and she will be sharing her autism knowledge with you all.

Early Bird Ticket ends 16 January.

BOOK HERE

AWARDS
We are delighted to announce that Michelle has been awarded BEST ADHD COACHING SERVICE by SME News as well as a finalist for the Great British Entrepreneur Award for PURPOSE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR.

Recommendation
Helping our Teens

Michelle has been watching ‘Helping our teens’ on BBC iPlayer which is all about the aftermath of the lockdowns and how this is affecting schools, our neurodivergent teens and parents. 100% recommended.

Watch HERE

That’s if for another month. We hope you have a wonderful January and do contact us with any questions you have!!

Wishing you well, Amanda and Michelle xxx