Eight Saturdays starting
22nd Aug | 2-3pm
$50/session or $360 for all 8Flourishing with ADHD
Practical Tools for Adults with ADHD
Living with ADHD can sometimes feel exhausting.
You may start each day with good intentions, only to find yourself overwhelmed by unfinished tasks, forgotten appointments, emotional ups and downs, or the feeling that you're constantly falling behind. Perhaps you've been told to "try harder," "be more organised," or "just focus," only to discover that those strategies never seem to work for long.
You're not lazy or lacking motivation. ADHD affects the brain's executive functioning—the mental processes responsible for planning, organisation, emotional regulation and turning intentions into action. Lasting change begins not by trying harder, but by understanding how your brain works and learning strategies that work with it.
Flourishing with ADHD is an eight-week small-group programme designed to help adults better understand their ADHD, build practical systems that reduce overwhelm, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop sustainable strategies for everyday life.
Rather than relying on willpower alone, you'll explore the psychology and neuroscience behind ADHD while learning practical tools that support attention, organisation, planning and self-regulation. Through guided discussions, reflective exercises and evidence-based strategies, you'll create personalised systems that help you work with your brain—not against it.
What You'll Take Away
✓ Understand how the ADHD brain works
✓ Build practical systems that reduce overwhelm
✓ Better manage emotional ups and downs
✓ Replace self-criticism with greater self-compassion
✓ Reduce procrastination and "analysis paralysis"
✓ Improve planning, organisation and follow-through
✓ Develop realistic habits that support focus and wellbeing
✓ Create your own personalised ADHD toolkit for long-term success
Is This Program Right for You?
This program is suitable if you:
✔ Have been diagnosed with ADHD or believe you may have ADHD
✔ Frequently feel overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
✔ Struggle with organisation, planning or procrastination
✔ Find it difficult to regulate emotions
✔ Feel frustrated that traditional productivity advice doesn't work for you
✔ Want practical strategies rather than simply learning about ADHD
✔ Are looking for support from others who understand similar challenges
Program Details:
📅 Starts: Saturdays, 22 August 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:00 pm
🔁 Duration: 8 weekly sessions
📍 Venue: The Counselling Place
💻 Format: In-person
👥 Group Size: 4–8 participants
💰 Fee: S$50/session OR S$360 for all 8
📝 Registration closes: 3 days prior to session date (see below)
Groups are intentionally kept small (4–8 participants) to maximise participation and individual attention. If fewer than four participants enrol, we'll contact you to discuss alternative arrangements or the next available intake.
Why Small-Group Learning Works
Learning alongside others offers something that books, podcasts and individual learning cannot. Hearing different perspectives, sharing experiences and practising new skills together often leads to deeper understanding, greater confidence and lasting change.
Our groups are intentionally limited to 4–8 participants to create a safe, supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to participate, ask questions and receive individual attention from the facilitator.
Many participants also find that small-group program complement individual counselling by providing opportunities to apply new skills, learn from others and continue growing between therapy sessions.
Meet Your Facilitator
Program developed and facilitated by Zachariah Lail, Supervised Marriage & Family Therapist at The Counselling Place, with a special interest in adult ADHD, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and helping adults build practical systems that support everyday life.
Zachariah Lail
Zachariah shares the invisible burden individual with ADHD carries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Many participants will be joining a group program for the first time. Sessions are professionally facilitated in a safe, supportive and confidential environment. There is no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with, and participation develops naturally as trust builds within the group.
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Yes. Group programs can complement individual counselling by providing opportunities to learn practical skills, gain new perspectives and apply what you're working on in therapy. If you're unsure whether the program is right for you, speak with your therapist or contact us to discuss your situation.
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We encourage participants to attend every session to gain the greatest benefit from the program. However, we understand that work, travel or unexpected commitments can occasionally arise. Each session is a stand alone session.
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No. This program is suitable for adults with a formal ADHD diagnosis, those who recognise ADHD traits in themselves, or anyone who is "ADHD curious" and wants to better understand how ADHD may relate to their everyday experiences. Many adults first begin exploring ADHD after noticing common traits in themselves or receiving feedback from family, friends or colleagues. A formal diagnosis is not required to participate.
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Yes. Medication can be an important part of ADHD treatment, but it doesn't teach practical life skills. This program focuses on building sustainable strategies for organisation, emotional regulation, planning, self-compassion and everyday functioning, whether or not you take medication.
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Absolutely. Many partners and family members want to better understand ADHD and learn practical ways to improve communication, reduce misunderstandings and provide more effective support. While this program is designed primarily for adults with ADHD or ADHD traits, partners and family members are also welcome. If possible, consider attending together. Learning the same concepts, language and practical strategies can help both of you better understand ADHD and work together more effectively in everyday life.
Program Outline
Session 1 (22nd Aug): Understanding the ADHD Brain
Registration closes: 18th Aug
Discover why ADHD is much more than an attention problem, understand how executive functioning shapes everyday life, and learn why working with your brain is more effective than relying on willpower alone.
You'll learn to:
Understand executive functioning and self-regulation.
Recognise why traditional productivity strategies often fail.
Begin creating external supports that work with the ADHD brain.
Session 2 (29th Aug): Why Do My Emotions Feel So Intense?
Registration closes: 25th Aug
Explore why emotional regulation is a core feature of ADHD, understand rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and learn how to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.
You'll learn to:
Recognise emotional triggers.
Understand rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD).
Pause between intense emotions and your response.
Session 3 (5th Sep): Building Strong Foundations
Registration closes: 1st Sep
Discover how sleep and physical activity directly influence ADHD symptoms, and develop realistic strategies that improve focus, energy and emotional regulation.
You'll learn to:
Improve sleep habits that support the ADHD brain.
Use movement as a practical self-regulation tool.
Create a realistic plan for sustainable wellbeing
Session 4 (12th Sep): Breaking Free from Self-Criticism
Registration closes: 8th Sep
Understand how years of frustration can lead to shame and self-criticism, and learn how self-compassion can strengthen resilience rather than reduce motivation.
You'll learn to:
Recognise your inner critic.
Reduce the impact of shame and masking.
Practise healthier self-validation.
Session 5 (19th Sep): Building Systems That Work
Registration closes: 15th Sep
Learn how to create practical support systems that reduce overwhelm, improve organisation and make everyday tasks more manageable.
You'll learn to:
Build external systems to support memory and organisation.
Break overwhelming tasks into manageable steps.
Design practical scaffolding for everyday challenges.
Session 6 (26th Sep): From Planning to Action
Registration closes: 22nd Sep
Discover why procrastination happens, understand the "wall of awful," and learn practical cognitive strategies that help you move from intention to action.
You'll learn to:
Reduce procrastination and avoidance.
Use "if-then" planning to build momentum.
Turn values into realistic daily actions.
Session 7 (3rd Oct): Mindfulness for the ADHD Brain
Registration closes: 29th Sep
Explore mindfulness techniques designed specifically for ADHD, and discover practical ways to improve attention without fighting your brain's natural need for movement and stimulation.
You'll learn to:
Practise ADHD-friendly mindfulness techniques.
Improve focus using active rather than passive strategies.
Develop attention skills that fit your daily life.
Session 8 (10th Oct): When Everything Falls Apart: Getting Back on Track
Registration closes: 6th Oct
ADHD isn't about never struggling—it's about learning how to recover when life becomes overwhelming. Discover how to recognise the early warning signs that your systems are beginning to break down, respond to setbacks with self-compassion rather than self-criticism, and build a practical reset plan to help you regain momentum more quickly the next time things fall apart.
You'll learn to:
• Recognise the early signs that your routines and systems are beginning to break down.
• Respond to setbacks with self-compassion instead of shame or self-criticism.
• Identify the smallest, most effective steps to regain momentum.
• Create a personalised ADHD Reset Plan for future periods of overwhelm.
Places are limited to keep groups small and interactive. Reserve your place today.
Can't make these times? Contact us—we'd love to hear what days or times would work better for you.