Welcome to DISTRACTD . October here we come. October is ADHD Awareness Month. It's also my Birthday month so I always get a little excited knowing that there is going to be a little celebration later this month. Im a halloween baby so that also adds some extra excitment into the mix knowing there is dress ups and lollies on the way.
Thankyou so much for coming along tonight. If its your first night here, WELCOME. It's because of you and the regular attendees we are able to make this happen. If no one came to these events there would be no DISTRACTD. As I always say. Imagine if we could get all the family members, teachers, bosses and friends here to get an understanding of what ADHD is? How different our lives would become.
Im planning the events for next year at the moment and would love your input into what speakers you would like to hear from and what practical help you need.
Here are some examples :
An under 18's DISTRACTD held in the main Gin parlour Area for the kids to ask questions and hear from the experts about topics relating to them while the parents have a mingle / chat in the front seating area as you walk in on the left. This could also be a faciltated chat with parenting strategies etc.
Then these extra events are ticketed and will be held on other dates outside of the regular DISTRACTD ones.
A teachers event
A partners event
A Dark side of ADHD event
I am so pumped for tonights event. Please make sure you guys shoot me a text or email, say hi and if you want to catch up for a cuppa please let me know.
my number is 0409 997 285 (im a shocker at answering my phone if you just call so text first to tell me when you will call ha ha) and email is amanda@amandagormanartist.com
There are ADHD cards available to purchase tonight in various styles pricing below.
1 for $5
3 for $13
5 for $20
Tonights schedule
6:00pm: Guest Arrival & Amanda DISTRACTD Founder to do official intro and welcome.
6:10 pm : Speaker 1: Monica Hassall ADHD Connect coach
6:35 pm : Speaker 2: Jonathan Hassall ADHD Connect coach
7:00 pm : 15 min break
7:20 pm : Q & A starts
8:30 pm : Event officially concludes and purchases can also be made now.
10:00pm: Miami Marketta closes for the evening
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Meet your speakers:
Host
Amanda Gorman - Founder of DISTRACTD
Amanda Gorman is passionate about building an ADHD community where we can connect with like minded individuals , bring our Boss, Work mates, Friends, Tutor, Coach, Teacher, Parent, Sibling,Neighbour or anyone we we think will benefit from learning more about ADHD and of course for US ourselves to all learn more ourselves.
Monica Hassall
http://www.connectadhd.com
Connect ADHD
Monica Hassall is an ADHD and Executive function Coach from Brisbane. Her coaching journey started in 2012 when she and her husband Jonathan started ADHD Coach training and subsequently created “Connect ADHD Coaching” She has presented at the International Conference for ADHD since 2018 through to 2021. Her work has been published in ADDitude magazine and also ATTENTION magazine. She runs a Live ADHD Parenting program as well as working with adults of all ages with ADHD.
Monica’s goal is to curate knowledge to work closely with her clients incorporating information and practices from a variety of sources. These include the most current Neuroscience, Traditional Wisdoms, Eastern Philosophies, Mindfulness and Coaching Principles.
Jonathan Hassall :
http://www.connectadhd.com
Jonathan is an ADHD & Executive Function Coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, providing services internationally from Brisbane, Australia. His background includes psychiatric services and as Scientific Advisor for ADHD in the pharmaceutical industry. Jonathan trained as a an ADHD coach through the US and offers individual and group programs for people with ADHD. Jonathan is a regular speaker at national ADHD meetings in Australian and US. He is a board member of ADDA and a published author.
My focus includes the translation of relevant executive function theory to facilitate individuals with ADHD finding and embracing their “neuro-native” state supporting adaptation and realisation of potential.
OurNext Event :
Wednesday Nov 1st
Click the link below to RSVP for next month so we have correct numbers recorded.
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Recommended reading / Viewing / Listening:
I wanted to let you know about a great free opportunity that is on TOMORROW night !!!! The GLOBAL ADHD CONFERENCE by ADHD UK.
It starts Thursday 5th 10pm AEST / 11pm AEDT and finishes 24hrs later. Both Monica and Jon from tonights event are speaking (see schedule here) along with some great international speakers. Hope to see you there! Here is the blurb:
A truly global conference. Spanning the globe by running for 24 hours across all time zones. Bringing together the best of ADHD experts to audiences across the regions of the world to learn the best of ADHD from each other. Raising ADHD understanding individually, locally, nationally and globally. REGISTER NOW FOR FREE We move with the sun to connect every part of the globe with important experts in their time zone. Watch live on YouTube and contribute to the Q&A sessions or catch up on any sessions you couldn’t attend. Our mission is to share the best of global learning on ADHD with the maximum number of people benefiting. This event is therefore FREE to attend … donations to ADHD UK are welcome!
This is a webpage called ADHDDoers
ADHD Doers Website with downloadable workbooks etc
Amanda's Ted X talk discussing her ADHD diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AB0NBeTIjY
This months attendee quote
Loving the Neurodivergent woman podcast. Up to Episode 10 already.
Miami Marketta is a proud sponsor of DISTRACTD, to see their upcoming gigs and events click here . https://www.miamimarketta.com/
Thank you for joining us . Please follow us, keep in touch and come along to our monthly events.
We would love to hear of your recommended podcasts, books, videos, groups etc to share with the audience. Email Amanda on amanda@amandagormanartist.com
TO, YOU for attending, THE SPEAKERS Monica Hassall & Jonathan Hassall from connect adhd for their time and knowledge and MY FAMILY for supporting me with DISTRACTD. Happy October.
Amanda and the DISTRACTD crew xx
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