Groups

Group cognitive behavioural therapy sessions resemble social skills training sessions in certain ways. Training in social skills focuses on the acquisition of awareness of how ADHD activities affect other people and the self-management abilities required to minimise associated disruptions. Although it focuses more on self-awareness than environmental awareness, cognitive therapy also aims to increase awareness of disruptive behaviours and ADHD symptoms. Specific self-management skills, such as self-soothing actions and positive self-talk strategies, are taught. These skills are guided by cognitive behavioural theory, which states that changing thinking results in changes in behaviour and mood.