MindFit+
Lancashire Women are providing a free group called Mindfit Plus for those people on the waiting list for an ADHD Assessment in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
This 8-week group is delivered online (via Zoom) and is aimed specifically at those with symptoms of ADHD and anxiety, it can help participants manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm. There will be a toolbox of strategies and techniques to help combat stress, worry, anxiety and low mood and support you whilst you are waiting for an ADHD assessment. You will be guided through each technique which you can continue at home. There will be different areas covered each week, such as Sleep Hygiene, Mindfulness, Worry Cycles, Anxiety, Habits, Relaxation, Negative Thinking, Increasing Happiness. The course helps with balancing thoughts and emotions, understanding your self-worth, creating self-security, and increasing resilience when faced with life’s challenges.
This Mindfit Plus Group has been designed to support patients on the NHS waiting list who may have ADHD and struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress and worry.
This Group support is offered over 8 weekly sessions, running for 2 hours per session, with breaks in between.
It can offer those attending the opportunity to learn strategies, tools and techniques to help with their emotional wellbeing by addressing difficulties and discussing new topics each week. The sessions are accompanied by information sent out to the clients at each session, building up a useful ‘Toolbox’ to access when needed.
To enquire about this group please complete our online referral form selecting ‘MINDFIT PLUS Lancashire&SouthCumbria (ADHD)’ on question 11.
About the group
There are many similarities between the symptoms of anxiety and those of ADHD. Helping with symptoms can help improve wellbeing.
Week 1 – Introduction. Changing behaviours & techniques to promote feelings of calm & relaxation
Week 2 – Thought challenging & self-compassion, including vicious & virtuous cycles of thinking
Week 3 – Stress relief & progressive muscle relaxation and the use of techniques for emotional freedom
Week 4 – Perspectives, both our own and those of others and how they can affect our mood
Week 5 – Sleep Hygiene & Diet, top tips for a good nights sleep, how good sleep hygiene improves mood
Week 6 – Happiness. What makes you happy, how do you find it & how happiness works.
Week 7 – Communication. Learn about your own style of communication and of others, how does this affect mood?
Week 8 – Resilience & Self-care. How do we build resilience? Why self-care is so important to our emotional wellbeing?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I access this group?
This course is available to men and women aged 16+ living in Lancashire.
How do I access this service?
You can complete our Online Referral Form, Selecting ‘MINDFIT PLUS Lancashire&SouthCumbria (ADHD)’ in question 11
I’ve filled out a self-referral form – what happens next?
We will contact you to arrange an Initial Assessment. Please add our contact number to your address book so you know its us when we call you back 0300 330 1354 (local rate).
Is the group in a centre?
This group is online via Zoom so you can take part at home.
Do I have to pay?
No, this group is free for people who are currently on the waiting list for an ADHD Assessment in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Is there a waiting list for this group?
We have experienced a high level of enquiries about this group. Please bear with us whilst we process these referrals. We will be in touch with course start dates as soon as they have been scheduled.
Is this course/group mandatory – will I get further up the list by being on this course? The course is not mandatory, and it will not affect your place on the ADHD assessment list.
Who are Lancashire Women? I thought this was the NHS?
Lancashire Women are a leading charity supporting people in Lancashire to improve their lives. Part of our service is to provide the NHS East Lancashire Talking Therapies which is delivered by Lancashire Women.
Mindfit plus has been set up aimed at those with symptoms of ADHD and anxiety, and helps participants manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm. We are able to offer this course to people in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Do I lose my place in the waiting list if I come on this course? No
When will I be given a course date? A course date will be offered on assessment, if due to times and days you are unable to accept any of the dates, we add you to a waiting list and contact you with the next available date.
Is the course suitable for me if I am already diagnosed? Yes! The course has plenty of helpful tools that people who have already been diagnosed with ADHD can use and find helpful.
Will there be other people on Zoom? Yes. The group is for up to 25 people.
Do I have to have my camera on? Yes, for verifying your identity and then you can switch it off if you want to.