About this course

Learning Objectives

• Identify and articulate the core challenges of adult ADHD, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, as they manifest in daily life and work.
• Analyze and apply practical time management techniques, such as the Pomodoro Technique or time-blocking, to improve productivity and reduce procrastination.
• Develop and implement personalized organizational systems for managing physical and digital clutter to reduce overwhelm and improve efficiency.
• Create and maintain effective daily routines that support focus and task initiation, overcoming challenges with consistency and follow-through.
• Evaluate and improve emotional regulation skills to better manage frustration, impatience, and mood swings often associated with ADHD.
• Recognize the signs of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and apply specific coping strategies to mitigate its emotional impact on self-esteem and relationships.
• Utilize technology and productivity tools (e.g., apps, calendars, reminders) to support executive functions and maintain accountability.
• Develop effective communication strategies to advocate for personal and professional needs in relationships, the workplace, and social settings.
• Construct a personalized self-care plan that incorporates mindfulness, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications to support brain health and reduce ADHD symptoms.
• Formulate a long-term plan for maintaining the skills and habits learned in the program, fostering a sense of control and long-term well-being.

Learning Levels

• All Levels

Course Instructor(s)

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  George Sachs PsyD

  Psychologist

  Dr. George Sachs is a child and adult psychologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and Autism in children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sachs did his clinical training at Mt. Sinai Hospital, John Stroger Hospital in Chicago, and at the Children's Institute in Los Angeles.

  Dr. Sachs is the founder of the Sachs Center and the co-founder of Inflow, the first ADHD app for adults. Dr. Sachs is the author of The Adult ADD Solution, Helping Your Husband with ADHD, The Mad, Sad, Happy Book, and Helping Traumatized Children Workbook. Dr. Sachs believes in a world where neurodiverse children and adults are accepted and appreciated for their unique gifts.

References

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• Kovalcikova, I. (2020). Executive Functioning in Relation to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. Pedagogika Przedszkolna i Wczesnoszkolna, 8(1), 73-86.
• Solden, S. (2005). Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embracing a Different Way of Thinking. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61(4), 485-494.
• Zylowska, L., et al. (2025). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Adult ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Attention Disorders. (Forthcoming or recent publication)
• Shaw, P., et al. (2014). Emotional Dysregulation in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Review of the Literature and Proposed Research Agenda. Journal of Affective Disorders, 168, 178–187. DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2014.06.015.