BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//ADHD Edmonton - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://adhdedmonton.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ADHD Edmonton
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20230312T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20231105T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20260415T030953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T030733Z
UID:10000767-1778785200-1778792400@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! – Kamala Randhawa - More Than a Hot Mess: Understanding Women & ADHD
DESCRIPTION:More Than a Hot Mess: Understanding Women & ADHD\nWomen with ADHD are often overlooked or misdiagnosed because their symptoms tend to be more internalized— This session explores ADHD in women\nthrough the interplay of nervous system regulation\, identity\, and lived experience.\n  \nAbout The Event \n\n\n\n\n\nWomen with ADHD are often overlooked or misdiagnosed because their symptoms tend to be more internalized—showing up as overwhelm\, emotional intensity\, chronic self-\ndoubt\, and the constant effort to “hold it all together.” Many are labeled as anxious\, scattered\, or inconsistent\, without recognition of the underlying neurobiology. \nHormonal fluctuations further complicate this picture\, as changes in estrogen can directly impact dopamine levels—affecting focus\, mood\, and executive functioning across the menstrual cycle\, postpartum\, and into perimenopause. This session brings a different lens: instead of focusing on productivity or trying harder\, it explores ADHD in women through the interplay of nervous system regulation\, identity\, and lived experience\, offering a more accurate and sustainable way to understand and support how women actually function. \n\nAbout our speaker: \nKamala Randhawa is an ADHD coach and international speaker known for her\ngrounded\, real-world approach to supporting women with ADHD. She has worked with\nindividuals\, parents\, educators\, and both municipal and provincial organizations to\ndeepen understanding of neurodivergence and create more supportive environments.\nBlending lived experience with a nervous-system-informed perspective\, Kamala helps women move beyond overwhelm and inconsistency toward clarity\, capacity\, and self-\ntrust. \nShe also serves on the Advisory Board for the Women’s ADHD Centre. \n\n*Tickets are free on Eventbrite here; however\, we gratefully accept donations from those who are able to help. Every donation goes towards helping individuals affected by ADHD. If you would like to donate there is an option to do so on the ticket page.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-kamala-randhawa-more-than-a-hot-mess-understanding-women-adhd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Guest-speaker-Kamala-May2026-tall.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20260326T021736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T060349Z
UID:10000763-1776193200-1776200400@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! – Cheryl Becker - When Emotions Run Deep: ADHD\, Emotions\, and Rejection Sensitivity
DESCRIPTION:When Emotions Run Deep: ADHD\, Emotions\, and Rejection Sensitivity\nJoin us as we learn all about emotional regulation\, rejection sensitivity\, and the ADHD nervous system.\n  \nAbout The Event \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this presentation on ADHD\, emotional regulation\, and rejection sensitivity\, we will explore how the ADHD nervous system processes emotion\, threat\, and connection differently\, and why emotional responses can feel fast\, intense\, and overwhelming. \nDuring the presentation expert ADHD Psychologist Cheryl Becker will guide us in exploring:\n\nEmotional regulation as a core feature of ADHD\, not a character flaw\nRejection sensitivity and why perceived criticism\, disconnection\, or disappointment can feel so deeply painful\nThe role of the nervous system in emotional reactivity\, shutdown\, and overwhelm\nPractical\, compassionate ways to calm and regulate the nervous system\nMoving from self-criticism to self-understanding\, and from emotional survival to emotional resilience\n\n\nAbout our speaker: \nCheryl Becker has been a registered psychologist in Alberta since 1987 and has spent over 17 years specializing in adult ADHD. Cheryl has been actively involved with the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton for several years and has contributed to several projects and community-based ADHD initiatives.\nShe is deeply interested in how each person’s brain and mind work\, believing that self-understanding\, “know thyself”\, is foundational to meaningful and lasting change. Cheryl is especially drawn to the strengths and complexities of the ADHD brain: its creativity\, insightfulness\, empathy\, and constant connection-making\, alongside the very real challenges of emotional intensity\, nervous system dysregulation\, and sensitivity to rejection. She brings warmth\, respect\, and deep appreciation for this population to her clinical work\, teaching and personal life. \n\n*Tickets are free on Eventbrite here; however\, we gratefully accept donations from those who are able to help. Every donation goes towards helping individuals affected by ADHD. If you would like to donate there is an option to do so on the ticket page.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-cheryl-becker-when-emotions-run-deep-adhd-emotions-and-rejection-sensitivity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AAGE-Cheryl-April2026.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20260211T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T043156Z
UID:10000760-1773342000-1773349200@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - Kathy Mulka - Sensory Processing and ADHD in children and Adults
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Processing and ADHD in children and Adults\nJoin us to learn more about sensory processing and ADHD. Learn different strategies to help with sensory processing difficulties.\n  \nAbout The Event \n\n\n\n\n\nKathy will begin by guiding us in a compassionate overview of how sensory processing evolves from early childhood through later life. \nTogether we will explore:\n\nHow sensory processing patterns influence daily experiences and activities\nThe impact of sensory processing differences for individuals with ADHD\nThe unique implications of sensory processing challenges within the ADHD population\nGentle\, practical support strategies that honor neurodivergent experiences\nTools for families\, educators\, and professionals to create more sensory friendly environments\n\n\nAbout our speaker: \nKathy will begin by guiding us in a compassionate overview of how sensory processing evolves from early childhood through later life. \nTogether we will explore:\n\nHow sensory processing patterns influence daily experiences and activities\nThe impact of sensory processing differences for individuals with ADHD\nThe unique implications of sensory processing challenges within the ADHD population\nGentle\, practical support strategies that honor neurodivergent experiences\nTools for families\, educators\, and professionals to create more sensory friendly environments\n\n \n\n*Tickets are free on Eventbrite here; however\, we gratefully accept donations from those who are able to help. Every donation goes towards helping individuals affected by ADHD. If you would like to donate there is an option to do so on the ticket page.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-kathy-mulka-sensory-processing-and-adhd-in-children-and-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Poster-ADHD-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20260113T190535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190535Z
UID:10000758-1768503600-1768510800@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - Sean Swaby - ADHD\, Substance Use & Addiction
DESCRIPTION:ADHD\, Substance Use & Addiction\nADHD and Addiction are like Thelma and Louise\, Bart and Homer\, or Thor and Loki. They spend a lot of time together\, but they don’t make good roommates because addiction likes to take over.\n  \nAbout The Event \n\n\n\n\nStudies estimate that 20–40% of adults with ADHD will struggle with a substance\nuse disorder at some point. Addictions can come in many forms\, like substance use\, gambling\, gaming\, and sex. In this presentation we will discuss why addictions to drugs\, alcohol and certain behaviors are so common in people with ADHD. We will talk about what makes change difficult and how people with ADHD have found ways to face\, overcome\, and even befriend their addictions.\n \nBoth ADHD and addiction can have profound impacts our emotions and our relationships. This presentation will also talk about what you can do if someone\nyou care about is struggling.\n \nDisclosure: This session will not tell you can do to fix or “cure” addiction. It will\nnot give you strategies that work for every person\, every time. It will talk about\nADHD and addiction with respect\, hope\, and with dignity.\n\nAnd it will be interactive\, imperfect and even a little bit fun! \n\nAbout our speaker: \nSean Swaby is a Canadian Certified Counsellor\, Counselling Supervisor\, and Addiction Therapist. In his practice\, he works with youth\, individuals\, and families who are navigating substance use\, addiction\, trauma\, and co-occurring mental health challenges. He is also an Adjunct Faculty at City University in Edmonton\, where he teaches the Psychology of Addictions. \nSean brings creativity into his counselling and supervision by drawing on pop\nculture\, superheroes\, and other ‘geeky’ themes that make it more engaging and\nrelatable. \nOutside of his professional life\, Sean enjoys photography\, time with his family\,\nand anything with superheroes\, zombies\, or aliens. He also volunteers with an Edmonton-based cosplay group\, suiting up as characters like Batman\, Daredevil\,\nCaptain America\, and Blade to bring some fun and inspiration to local children’s\ncharity events. \nDiagnosed with ADHD about ten years ago\, Sean is actively involved as a\nfacilitator with the Adult ADHD group. \n\n*Tickets are free on Eventbrite here; however\, we gratefully accept donations from those who are able to help. Every donation goes towards helping individuals affected by ADHD. If you would like to donate there is an option to do so on the ticket page.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-sean-swaby-adhd-substance-use-addiction-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sean-15Jan2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20251020T161150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T152628Z
UID:10000751-1763665200-1763672400@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - Sean Swaby - ADHD\, Substance Use & Addiction
DESCRIPTION:ADHD\, Substance Use & Addiction\nADHD and Addiction are like Thelma and Louise\, Bart and Homer\, or Thor and Loki. They spend a lot of time together\, but they don’t make good roommates because addiction likes to take over.\n  \nAbout The Event \n\n\n\n\nStudies estimate that 20–40% of adults with ADHD will struggle with a substance\nuse disorder at some point. Addictions can come in many forms\, like substance use\, gambling\, gaming\, and sex. In this presentation we will discuss why addictions to drugs\, alcohol and certain behaviors are so common in people with ADHD. We will talk about what makes change difficult and how people with ADHD have found ways to face\, overcome\, and even befriend their addictions.\n \nBoth ADHD and addiction can have profound impacts our emotions and our relationships. This presentation will also talk about what you can do if someone\nyou care about is struggling.\n \nDisclosure: This session will not tell you can do to fix or “cure” addiction. It will\nnot give you strategies that work for every person\, every time. It will talk about\nADHD and addiction with respect\, hope\, and with dignity.\n\nAnd it will be interactive\, imperfect and even a little bit fun! \n\nAbout our speaker: \nSean Swaby is a Canadian Certified Counsellor\, Counselling Supervisor\, and Addiction Therapist. In his practice\, he works with youth\, individuals\, and families who are navigating substance use\, addiction\, trauma\, and co-occurring mental health challenges. He is also an Adjunct Faculty at City University in Edmonton\, where he teaches the Psychology of Addictions. \nSean brings creativity into his counselling and supervision by drawing on pop\nculture\, superheroes\, and other ‘geeky’ themes that make it more engaging and\nrelatable. \nOutside of his professional life\, Sean enjoys photography\, time with his family\,\nand anything with superheroes\, zombies\, or aliens. He also volunteers with an Edmonton-based cosplay group\, suiting up as characters like Batman\, Daredevil\,\nCaptain America\, and Blade to bring some fun and inspiration to local children’s\ncharity events. \nDiagnosed with ADHD about ten years ago\, Sean is actively involved as a\nfacilitator with the Adult ADHD group. \n\n*Tickets are free on Eventbrite here; however\, we gratefully accept donations from those who are able to help. Every donation goes towards helping individuals affected by ADHD. If you would like to donate there is an option to do so on the ticket page.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-sean-swaby-adhd-substance-use-addiction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SeanPoster-ADHD-20Nov-2025.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20250910T215320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T215654Z
UID:10000744-1759777200-1759784400@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! – Amanda Montey – Unmasking: Embracing\, ADHD\, Autism\, and Queerness
DESCRIPTION:Local Psychologist Amanda Montey will guide you in exploring masking and unmasking in this experiential discussion. – Presented along the AuDHD Support Group Meeting. \n\n\nIn this presentation\, Amanda invites you to join in on a discussion of the ways that ADHD\, autism\, and queerness contribute to experiences with masking\, and therefore\, unmasking. Amanda will discuss the ways that masking arises\, and how this informs the ways that we approach unmasking. Special attention will be paid to the ways that gender and sexuality interact with the AuDHD mask\, and this interacts with the unmasking journey. Additionally\, consideration will be paid to the role that intersectionality like race\, religion\, socioeconomic status\, and more plays in unmasking.Opportunities for self-reflection will be provided throughout\, and participants are encouraged to bring things to write and/or draw with if they would like to engage with these prompts in full.To support participants in beginning or continuing their own unmasking journeys\, Amanda will provide information on community resources\, literature\, and more. Discussion and sharing is encouraged throughout as contributes to a more rich learning experience for everyone! \n\n\n\n\nAmanda Montey (they/them) is a Registered Psychologist who works with kids\, teens\, and adults who have\, or suspect they have ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Within these populations\, Amanda works extensively with folks from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, often helping clients to navigate the unique circumstances presented by the ways that sexuality\, gender identity\, and neurotype can interact. Outside of work\, Amanda enjoys spending time with their spouse and their cats\, playing video games\, crocheting\, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends. Amanda is ADHD\, Autistic\, non-binary\, and queer\, and they believe in drawing from their lived experience in combination with the available research\, best practices\, and experiences of community members to help folks meaningfully understand how best to accommodate their unique needs. \n\nSpecial Guest: Ian Brown (they/them) is a queer and trans neurodivergent human living in Edmonton. Their background is in social services and high-risk youth work. They have been doing community education work on queer and trans issues and doing community resource building for over a decade. Over the past few years\, they have been working to understand and accept their autism\, and in the past year have been working on recovering from autistic burnout caused by high-risk youth work. \nFree event! Check the page and if you wish\, register on Eventbrite as it help us to know attendees numbers in advance.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-amanda-montey-unmasking-embracing-adhd-autism-and-queerness/
LOCATION:Urban Green Cohousing\, 10115 88 Ave. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AuDHD Support Group,Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Amanda-Montey-6-Oct-2025.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20250510T013022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T013022Z
UID:10000556-1749754800-1749762000@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - What is a Learning Disability?
DESCRIPTION:What is a Learning Disability?\nYou will learn what a learning disability (LD) is\, how LD are diagnosed\, and how parents can advocate for accommodations and interventions. \nDo you have a child affected by learning disabilities? Are you curious about the assessment process and the different ways you can advocate for your child?\nParents of children with learning disabilities can support and advocate for their children more successfully when they have a solid understanding of what learning disabilities are and how they impact their child’s functioning in and out of school. There is no single definition of a learning disability and there are several terms that are used to describe these learning differences. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Event \nIn this lecture Michele will go over: \n·Different types of learning disabilities and how they differ from other developmental disabilities. \n· How learning disabilities are diagnosed. \n· The kinds of information typically included in psychoeducational assessments. \n·The difference between interventions\, modifications\, and accommodations for students with learning disabilities. \n\nAbout our speaker: \nMichele Pentyliuk\, M. Ed.\, is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Teacher working in private practice in Edmonton as a clinician and the managing partner of North Land Counselling Group. The focus of her practice is on identification of – and interventions for – individuals who encounter challenges within educational environments. Early intervention regarding literacy learning is a particular interest. Michele has presented workshops to parents\, professionals\, and students throughout Canada on a wide range of topics related to learning and learning differences. She has provided strategy instruction to individuals\, small groups\, and large audiences at all educational levels. As a volunteer with the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta\, she was part of the team that developed the Reading Readiness Screening Tool and the Right to Read intervention program. Michele has also developed various learning tools and apps including Alberta’s Learner’s Licence Prep Kit. \n\n*Tickets are free on Eventbrite here; however\, we gratefully accept donations from those who are able to help. Every donation goes towards helping individuals affected by ADHD. If you would like to donate there is an option to do so on the ticket page.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-what-is-a-learning-disability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/12-June-2025-Michelle-Tall-Poster.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20250331T230706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T231239Z
UID:10000555-1744916400-1744923600@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - Navigating Post-Secondary Support for Students with ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Post-Secondary Support for Students with ADHD\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in learning about the supports available in college or university for people affected by ADHD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a university or college student affected by ADHD? Are you curious about what supports are available for individuals affected by ADHD in the post-secondary system? \nJoin us as we learn from Deanna about how to navigate post-secondary supports and what steps we need to take to utilize these supports.\nAbout Our Speaker: \nDeanna (B.Ed\, M.Ed) is a former K-12 educator\, inclusive education coordinator and school leader. Deanna currently works in post-secondary education in the fields of accessibility and educational psychology. Deanna is the founder of MyLearningCoach Educational Solutions\, a collective of educational professionals who have come together to provide academic coaching services that ensure Canadian post-secondary students have full access to a meaningful and equitable education. Deanna has first-hand experience navigating post-secondary education as a student with learning disabilities and ADHD. Deanna’s life experience and career path have brought her full circle as she now finds herself advocating for the rights of post-secondary students. \n*Tickets are free on Eventbrite here; however\, we gratefully accept donations from those who are able to help. Every donation goes towards helping individuals affected by ADHD. If you would like to donate there is an option to do so on the ticket page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-navigating-post-secondary-support-for-students-with-adhd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/17Apr2025-Guest-Speaker-Navigating-Post-Secondary-Support-for-Students-with-ADHD.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20250122T113034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T224420Z
UID:10000369-1738782000-1738789200@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:Parent Support Meeting - Guest Speakers - Managing ADHD in Edmonton: The Perspective of a Couple of Old Guys Who’ve Been Around Awhile
DESCRIPTION:Managing ADHD in Edmonton: The Perspective of a Couple of Old Guys Who’ve Been Around Awhile\nDr. Paul Soper\, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Dr. Wikman\, Registered Psychologist will be speaking at the Parent Support meeting on Wednesday\, February 5th at 7 PM. No fee or registration required. \nObjectives:\n1. Discuss Strategies to access community supports\n2. Discuss strategies to access psychological supports\n3. Discuss strategies to access good medication management \nPresenters:\nDr. Paul Soper\, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist\nDr. Soper works at theTreatment Resistant ADHD Clinic\, Glenrose Hospital and is a Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. He is described as “empathetic\, caring\, extremely well educated and knowledgeable”. \nDr. Erik Wikman\, Registered Psychologist\nDr. Wikman specializes in treating a wide range of mental health issues. He has a private practice and also works at the Misericordia Community Hospital in the Behavior Clinic. Dr. Wikman is dedicated to helping individuals overcome their challenges and improve their overall well-being. \nFirst Wednesday of the Month \nChildren with ADHD are bright\, enthusiastic and creative\, but parenting a child with ADHD can often be a challenge. This meeting is specifically for parents of children or adolescents with ADHD.  Share your experiences\, highs and lows\, and coping strategies with others who can relate.  Please note that this meeting isn’t suitable for children. \nJoin us online here:
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/parent-support-meeting-guest-speakers-managing-adhd-in-edmonton-the-perspective-of-a-couple-of-old-guys-whove-been-around-awhile/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers,Parent Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-47.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20241231T201024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T201201Z
UID:10000554-1737054000-1737061200@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - ADHD & Exercise: Exploring Benefits & Barriers
DESCRIPTION:ADHD & Exercise: Exploring Benefits & Barriers\n\n\nAre you interested in understanding how ADHD and Exercise are connected? \nJoin us as we learn from Nate how and why exercise benefits individuals with ADHD\, as well as how socioeconomic intersections with ADHD may create obstacles to beginning exercise. \nAbout Our Speaker: \nNate Montey (he/they) is a CSEP certified personal trainer and NASM corrective exercise specialist who works with primarily ADHD and Autistic Adults. As a human with ADHD and Autism that is part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, he found his way to personal training due to a need for a fitness support system of their own. \nWithin the neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ populations\, Nate has found a need for strategies that support accommodating and\, when possible\, taking advantage of an individual’s neurodivergence. Additionally\, they have found a growing need for considerations for co occurring health conditions\, such as hypermobility and POTS.They believe in creating access and equity in the fitness space through compassionate and trauma-informed fitness that understands that someone’s “best” is unique to them and isn’t always readily found in a research paper. \nOutside of work\, he enjoys spending time with his community\, playing video games\, painting miniatures\, and playing Dungeons & Dragons. \n\n\nTickets are free on Eventbrite here\, however there is a donation option should you wish to do so.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-adhd-exercise-exploring-benefits-barriers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Instagram-Nate.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20241011T174345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T180123Z
UID:10000482-1731610800-1731618000@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD\nThe presentation will focus on Cognitive Behavioral treatment for adult ADHD. Core symptoms and diagnostic criteria will be outlined. The CBT model for adult ADHD will be explored\, focusing on organization and planning\, managing distractibility\, and cognitive restructuring: \n\nOrganization and planning involve developing an organizational system for managing daily tasks\, calendars\, time management\, problem-solving\, and managing solutions.\n\n\nManaging distractibility includes skills which determine a reasonable length of time that one can expect to focus on difficult tasks and techniques for distractibility delay.\n\n\nCognitive restructuring or adaptive thinking supports the ability to think about problems and stressors in a more helpful way using self-coaching\, identifying and disputing unhelpful thoughts\, and making more rational choices.\n\n\n\n  \nDr. Tanya Wasielewski is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She has a Doctoral degree in Psychology and has specialized in clinical psychology\, with additional experience and specialization in educational psychology.  \n\n\nTanya has worked in private practice\, public healthcare and educational settings in multiple countries. She has more than fifteen years of clinical experience working with diverse adults and youth. This experience includes formal assessments and psychotherapy for anxiety\, depression\, and ADHD. Tanya also has a special interest in supporting clients with Developmental Disabilities\, including Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tanya has provided extensive training and education on mental health topics at conferences as well as to families and other supports. She uses a client centered approach in supporting her clients to pursue their own wellness. Therapy approaches include Positive Psychology\, Solution Focused Therapy\, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy\, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  \n\n\nTickets are free on Eventbrite here\, however there is a donation option should you wish to do so.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-adult-adhd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AAGE-guest-speaker-Tanya-Nov2024.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20240730T023351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T174208Z
UID:10000424-1726772400-1726779600@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER! - ADHD\, Autism\, and Queerness
DESCRIPTION:ADHD\, Autism\, and Queerness\nJoin us as we explore the intersections and interactions between ADHD\, Autism\, and Queerness. \nCurious about how Autism\, ADHD\, and Queerness might relate to each other? Join us as Amanda Montey leads us in a discussion around how these topics interact and intersect. \n\nAmanda Montey (they/them) is a Registered Psychologist that works with kids\, teens\, and adults who have\, or suspect they have ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Within these populations\, Amanda works extensively with folks from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, often helping clients to navigate the unique circumstances presented by the ways that sexuality\, gender identity\, and neurotype can interact. Outside of work\, Amanda enjoys spending time with their spouse and their cats\, playing video games\, crocheting\, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends. Amanda is ADHD\, Autistic\, non-binary\, and queer\, and they believe in drawing from their lived experience in combination with the available research\, best practices\, and experiences of community members to help folks meaningfully understand how best to accommodate their unique needs. In this presentation\, Amanda invites you to join in a discussion of how ADHD\, Autism\, and queerness intersect and interact. \nTickets are free on Eventbrite here\, however there is a donation option should you wish to do so.
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-adhd-autism-and-queerness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guest Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adhdedmonton.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ADHD-Amanda-Guest-Speaker-Sept-2024-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232101
CREATED:20230817T025433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T022217Z
UID:10000163-1718910000-1718917200@adhdedmonton.com
SUMMARY:GUEST SPEAKER!
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Karthikeyan Ganathapy\, Psychiatrist – Adult ADHD Co-Morbidities
URL:https://adhdedmonton.com/event/guest-speaker-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Guest Speakers
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR