Psychotherapist Sari Solden, MS, has counseled adults
with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for thirty
years. She is author of the pioneering books, Women with Attention
Deficit Disorder and Journeys Through ADDulthood, as well as a
prominent keynote speaker at national and international
conferences. She serves on the professional advisory board of the
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and is a past
recipient of their award for outstanding service by a helping
professional. Solden’s areas of specialization include women’s
issues, inattentive ADHD, and the emotional consequences and
healing process for adults who grew up with undiagnosed ADHD.
Michelle Frank, PsyD, is a well-regarded clinical
psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment,
education, and empowerment of individuals with ADHD. She draws from
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices,
and psychoeducational approaches based in the latest research to
help individuals with ADHD live fulfilling, empowered lives. Frank
serves on the board of ADDA, the only nonprofit organization solely
dedicated to helping adults with ADHD. She speaks nationally on
issues related to ADHD, neurodiversity, and women’s
empowerment.
Foreword writer Ellen Littman, PhD, is a clinical
psychologist who has devoted herself to the field of attentional
issues for almost thirty years. In her private practice just north
of New York City, NY, she focuses on a high-IQ adult and adolescent
population, with expertise in identifying complex presentations of
ADHD that may be overlooked. She is coauthor of Understanding Girls
with ADHD.
“A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD is more than a workbook only
for women with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It
is a beautifully written, inspiring resource and tool that every
human being living with shame, blame, and misperceived negative
emotions of being ‘less than’ needs to refer to daily. Sari Solden
and Michelle Frank have created a transformational guide with
exercises, questions, and inspiring stories that will immediately
encourage readers to explore and discover their inner greatness. I
highly recommend this workbook for coaches, therapists, physicians,
and every human being who truly wants to discover the true essence
of who they are and want to be in the world.”
—David Giwerc,MCC, MCAC, founder and president, ADD Coach Academy;
master certified ADHD coach, PAAC; master certified coach, ICF; and
author of Permission to Proceed
*David Giwerc, MCC, MCAC*
“In this easy-to-read workbook, Sari Solden and Michelle Frank
invite women with ADHD to recognize and challenge a variety of
assumptions about themselves and others that may needlessly prevent
them from experiencing their own full potential. The authors use
brief examples from women of various ages to show that
constructive, positive change is quite possible with ADHD. Many
women with ADHD will find this book interesting, challenging, and
helpful.”
—Thomas E. Brown, PhD, director, Brown Clinic for Attention and
Related Disorders, Manhattan Beach, CA; adjunct clinical associate
professor in the department of psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine
of USC; and author of Smart But Stuck and Outside the Box
*Thomas E. Brown, PhD*
“To say this is the book about and for women with ADHD is only part
of the story. This is a book that warmly promotes self-compassion
and the true soul work that is essential for living a valued,
successful life with ADHD. Be prepared to see yourself in these
pages. You will engage in hearty laughter and cry tears of
validation and forgiveness. Most of all, you won’t feel alone as
you will feel completely understood by the authors.”
—Roberto Olivardia, PhD, clinical psychologist, and lecturer in the
department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
*Roberto Olivardia, PhD*
“I was in tears when I began reading this book. Even though I’m
many years into my own ADHD journey, and, I thought (wrongly), past
the feelings of anger, sadness, and loss; the memories of that
early pain of hiding, shame, and negative self-talk returned in a
flash as I read vignettes of the authors’ clients as well as their
own personal stories. This is a book about courage. Solden and
Frank embrace you—the reader—and travel along with you, sharing new
ways to see yourself, not just as a woman with ADHD, but as a woman
with so much to offer. ADHD may be an invisible condition, but it
doesn’t mean you have to be invisible in order to feel safe from
criticism—internal or external. You don’t need to hide anymore. And
that is such a relief. This book is now on the top of my must-read
list that I share with all of my clients.”
—Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW, psychotherapist, author of The Queen of
Distraction, and founder of www.addconsults.com
*Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW*
“Sari Solden, for years the great pioneer in working with women and
ADHD, has now teamed up with Michelle Frank to create this dynamic,
valuable workbook that will help women embolden themselves to break
out of whatever self-imposed exiles they may have lived in and soar
to the heights they deserve and will love.”
—Edward Hallowell, MD, coauthor of Driven to Distraction
*Edward Hallowell, MD*
“In this marvelous workbook, Sari Solden and Michelle Frank
sensitively guide women with ADHD to increase their understanding
and self-acceptance; stop feeling shame, hiding, and listening to
negative messages; identify and pursue their special talents and
dreams; restore wholeness and authenticity; connect meaningfully
with others; use professional help wisely; and create an effective
action plan for living fully as women with ADHD in an empowered
way. Above all, from the first to the last word, the authors show a
level of understanding and empathy for women with ADHD, along with
an ability to help them, that goes light years beyond all similar
books.”
—Arthur L. Robin, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist, and coauthor
of Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy
*Arthur L. Robin, PhD*
“Finally! An ADHD-friendly guidebook that skirts the dizzying array
of superficial strategies to address the powerful inner lives of
ADHD women. Its write-in-the-book format creates a journal that is
deeply personal and potentially life-changing. Poignant, yet
practical, A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD is a beacon call for
authenticity—a bedrock for every ADHD woman. Destined to be a
classic must-read: Five++ stars!”
—Linda Roggli, PCC, ADDiva Network for ADHD Women 40-and-better,
author of Confessions of an ADDiva, and cofounder of ADHD Women’s
Palooza
*Linda Roggli, PCC*
“Instead of offering the usual fixes or treatments for ADHD, this
truly radical book shows women with ADHD how to live an authentic
life, one free from stigma and shame. With helpful worksheets and
practical, inspirational prose, this is a must-read for women with
ADHD and the clinicians who work with them.”
—Susan Caughman, editor-in-chief, ADDitude magazine
*Susan Caughman*
“You can only begin to believe in yourself when someone believes in
you. Sari and Michelle offer that belief. Their faith in the
potential and power of women with ADHD is refreshing. It takes
bravery to stop hiding. Buying this book is an act of bravery. It’s
the first step to believing in yourself. To believing you are
capable of much more than camouflaging yourself as normal. This is
not a book of strategies to help you appear normal.
This is a guide to help you do the important work that comes before
ADHD strategies can be effective. Don’t misunderstand—strategies
are essential when you live with ADHD. But are you looking for
strategies that will allow you to reach your goals? Or are you
looking for strategies that will help you blend in with the
neurotypicals? Without understanding, you cannot accept. Without
acceptance, there is no path to living out loud with ADHD.
As I read, I found myself enjoying the interactivity. Sari and
Michelle have a warm, conversational tone. They share ideas in an
always caring and sometimes humorous way. They include stories from
other women with ADHD, reaffirming you are not alone. And
throughout, they ask you questions that encourage you to get to
know yourself better. No one has all the answers. They sure don’t
have YOUR answers! Sari and Michelle never pretend they have all
the answers. I love that they help you ask the right questions. I
wish I had this book twenty years ago. Save yourself twenty years;
get it today.”
—Duane Gordon, president of the Attention Deficit Disorder
Association (ADDA)
*Duane Gordon*
“Sari and Michelle are your super-smart, empathic friends who have
been there before you and want to save you a lot of unnecessary
suffering. They won’t tell you what to do, but, like any good
friends, they will help you figure out what you want to do. Your
ADHD symptoms may or may not be better after reading this wise,
insightful book, but your life definitely will be.”
—Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST, author of ADHD After Dark
*Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST*
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
