Scottish Borders ADHD course

THIS COURSE IS ONLY FOR ADULTS LIVING IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS

If you are outside of the Borders you can contact us or join our mailing list to find out about our other courses

Starting On Monday 2nd November 2027

Maximum group size 20 participants

A combination of in-person and Zoom sessions.
Sessions one and six will be in-person at Cafe Recharge in Galashiels. Sessions two, three, four and five will be held on zoom

Session Dates/Times
Session 1 - 2nd November 12 - 2pm In-person
Session 2 - 9th November 12 - 2pm Zoom
Session 3 - 16th November 12 - 2pm Zoom
Session 4 - 23rd November 12 - 2pm Zoom
Session 5 - 30th November 12 - 2pm Zoom
Session 6 - 7th December 12 - 2pm In-person

This course is all about supporting you to understand your ADHD better, sharing practical tips to make life easier, and connecting with a supportive group of people who really get what it’s like to live with ADHD

We understand that participating in a group can feel challenging for many of us. We encourage people to participate in ways that feel manageable to them. There is no requirement to speak in front of the whole group and we don't do icebreakers

Each week, we’ll cover a different topic

The sessions include time for sharing experiences in small groups (3–5 people), as well as plenty of information, tools, and insights to take away

We’ll also create a WhatsApp group so you can stay in touch, share ups and downs, and support each other during the course and beyond

Here’s what we’ll cover - through a neurodivergent lens:

Week 1: Foundations
Explore how unmet needs impact your life
Work out what motivates you by identifying your core values
Look at the impact of negative thoughts and build confidence by exploring your strengths

Week 2: Making Changes, and Habits
Discover why change can feel overwhelming and how to make it more manageable
Learn how small, realistic steps can lead to lasting changes
Understand habits and find ways to replace unhelpful ones with ones that work better for you

Week 3: Executive Function
Learn about executive functions like organisation, planning, and time management, and how ADHD affects them
Share strategies for managing areas you’re struggling with

Week 4: Emotional Dysregulation
Understand why emotions can feel intense or hard to manage with ADHD
Explore the impact of rejection sensitive dysphoria
Get tools for handling emotional overwhelm and improving relationships

Week 5: ADHD and Hormones
Find out how hormones impact ADHD symptoms, especially during life changes
Learn about the different ways ADHD presents and why it’s often misunderstood

Week 6: Self-Care and Connection
Discover how self-care can be simplified to work for you
Talk about the importance of connection and explore how to build genuine, supportive relationships.

You’ll also receive a coursebook packed with helpful information to support you each step of the way.

Here’s what previous attendees have said when asked what they had gained from the course:

"So much. Knowing why/how my brain works means I am more patient with myself."

"Much more than I could have hoped. Understanding neurodiversity and meeting other ADHDers."

"A feeling of belonging – I didn’t feel weird!"