The Role of Self-Compassion in Treating Women with ADHD

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dc.contributor.authorHartog, Jessica
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-13T19:45:21Z
dc.date.available2024-09-13T19:45:21Z
dc.date.issued2024-09-06
dc.description.abstractAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges, particularly among women, due to often subtle or misunderstood symptom profiles that can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis (London & Landes, 2019). This capstone explores the intersectionality of ADHD in women, emphasizing the importance of tailored diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The literature review delves into the disparities in ADHD symptom manifestation and diagnosis across genders, highlighting the evolving understanding of ADHD and its impacts from childhood through adulthood. Significantly, this capstone research project emphasizes the role of self-compassion in enhancing the well-being of individuals with ADHD. This capstone research project highlights the following research question: How can CFT support women with ADHD? Research indicates that women with ADHD often exhibit lower levels of self-compassion, which correlates with poorer mental health outcomes. The capstone discusses interventions aimed at fostering self-compassion, which have been shown to mitigate the negative effects associated with ADHD, such as emotional dysregulation and social isolation. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is presented as an effective treatment modality for ADHD, particularly for those with high levels of shame and self-criticism. The efficacy of CFT in enhancing overall well-being and its potential to improve treatment outcomes for women with ADHD is critically analyzed.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2548
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectADHD
dc.subjecthyperactivity
dc.subjectimpulsivity
dc.subjectinattention
dc.subjectwomen
dc.subjectself-compassion
dc.titleThe Role of Self-Compassion in Treating Women with ADHD
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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