Are you feeling as if you have lost yourself in your relationship? That you are no longer seen or heard? This is a real issue in partnerships impacted by ADHD for both partners. Join Melissa Orlov as she explores the experiences of each partner’s struggle to be appreciated and offers specific strategies to recenter and re-find yourself as you improve your relationship.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the non-ADHD partners issues that may result in loss of self in ADHD-impacted relationships
- Describe the ADHD partner’s issues that may result in a loss of self in ADHD-impacted relationships
- Provide examples of at least 3 strategies that can help partners feel stronger and better seen in their partnership.
Who: Melissa Orlov
Biography
Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships – The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world re-balance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting and books. She also teaches marriage counselors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD. Orlov blogs for Psychology Today and at www.adhdmarriage.com, where she also hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in relationships. She has been interviewed by many, including the New York Times, CNN, Today, and US News and World Report. You can find her at ADHDmarriage.com.
