Course 1: Foundations
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Tools To Get Started Puzzle-Solving
1. Quick-Start Checklist Curriculum - Course 1.pdf
2 . Road Map for Course 1.pdf
3. Overview - Tools to Get Started And Keep Going (TEXT version).pdf
3. Overview - Tools to Get Started And Keep Going (VIDEO version)
Welcome! Introductory Module (2.4 hours) - BONUS

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Step 1.1: Welcome!
Step 1.2: Welcome - Part 2
Step 2: You're Among Friends! (And We Get It)
Step 3. Take a Sneak Peek — The Double Triple Whammy Roller Coaster
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE CASE COUPLES
Step 4.0: Meet Our Case Couples
Step 4.1: Case Couple Reggie and Patrice
Step 4.2: Case Couple Lin and Simon
Step 4.3: Case Couple Jeff and Carlos
Step 4.4: Case Couple Gwen and Jerome
Step 4.5: Case Couple Roy and Estella
Step 4.6: Case Couple Jake and Sarah
Step 4.7: Case Couple Summary
Step 5: Take A Sneak Peek at The Dysfunctional Interaction Cycle
Step 6: Navigating This Course & Medical Disclaimer
Course 1: Foundations — Introduction

Solving Your Adult ADHD Puzzle — Course 1 Introduction
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Step 1: Defining ADHD (1.25 hours)

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Step 1.0: Defining ADHD — Overview
Step 1.1: Can’t We Call It Something Else?
Step 1.2: Turning 3 ADHD “Truisms” On their Heads
Step 1.3: Turning 3 More ADHD “Truisms” On their Heads
Step 1.4: Learning About One Newly Diagnosed Woman’s Story
Step 1.5: Understanding ADHD and Genetics
Step 2: Diagnosing ADHD (1 hour)

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Step 2.0: Diagnosing ADHD Introduction—Overview (5 min)
Step 2.1: Taking a Quick Dip into the DSM-5
Step 2.2: Defining Four Diagnostic Terms
Step 2.3: Diving into the Diagnostic Criteria
Step 2.4: Considering Misdiagnoses—and Missed Diagnoses
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Step 3: De-mystifying the Diagnostic Process (1.5 hours)

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Step 3.0 De-mystifying the Evaluation Process — Overview
Step 3.1: Knowing What To Expect
Step 3.2: Answering Common Questions
Step 3.3: Exploring How Third-Party Input Can Be Useful
Step 3.4: Finding a Professional: Q&A
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Step 4: Executive Function (1.5 hours)

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Step 4.0: Introducing Executive Functioning — Overview
Step 4.1: Drilling Down into Specific Functions
Step 4.2: Eavesdropping on Scott and Meg
Step 4.3: Re-framing Scott and Meg Through the EF Lens
Step 4.4: Misperceiving EF Issues Can Derail Therapy
Step 4.5: Recognizing Potential Emotional Roadblocks
Step 4.6: Revisiting a Tragic But Pivotal Accident
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Step 5: The Double Triple-Whammy (2 hours)

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5.0: Taking a Closer Look at the Double Triple-Whammy ADHD Roller Coaster
Step 5.1.1: Unpacking the ADHD Partner's Ride - Loop 1
Step 5.1.2: Unpacking the ADHD Partner’s Ride – Loop 2
Step 5.1.3: Unpacking the ADHD Partner's Ride - Loop 3
Step 5.2.1: Unpacking the Other Partner's Ride - Loop 1
Step 5.2.2: Unpacking the Other Partner's Ride - Loop 2
Step 5.2.3: Unpacking the Other Partner's Ride - Loop 3
Step 5.3: Unpacking the Relationship's Ride
Step 6: The Dysfunctional Interaction Cycle (0.3 hours)

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Step 6: Taking a Closer look at the Dysfunctional Interaction Cycle
Step 7: Reaching Acceptance (0.5 hours)

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Step 7: Airing Reactions to the Diagnosis—and Reaching Acceptance
Step 8: Reviewing Effective Strategies (0.25 hours)

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Step 8: Reviewing Effective Strategies
Step 9: Planning for Progress (10 minutes)

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Step 9: Taking Stock & Planning for Progress

Step 9: Planning for Progress (10 minutes)

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