ND Directed CIC

At ND Directed CIC, we specialise in evidence-based ADHD support, psychoeducation, and executive function coaching. As a lived-experience-led organisation, we empower individuals, families, and professionals with actionable strategies that enhance daily life.

We focus on ADHD through a balanced approach - recognising neurodivergent differences while fostering motivation, resilience, and personal agency.

<h2><strong>Session Dates &amp; Times</strong></h2><p>All sessions run from <strong>11:30am to 1:00pm</strong>.</p><p>Please note the final session is on a <strong>Tuesday</strong>, not a Wednesday.</p><h3><strong>Week 1 – Wednesday 5th August</strong></h3><h3><strong>Week 2 – Wednesday 12th August</strong></h3><h3><strong>Week 3 – Wednesday 18th August</strong></h3><h3><strong>Week 4 – Tuesday 29th August</strong> ← <em>different day</em></h3><h2><strong>What to Expect Each Week</strong></h2><p>Each session includes:</p><ul><li>A clear, accessible ADHD education segment</li><li>Space for parents and teens to reflect together</li><li>Light weekly goal‑setting (nothing heavy or pressured)</li><li>Opportunities for teens to talk, listen, and notice similarities in other families</li><li>A supportive environment where everyone is treated with respect</li></ul><p>The overarching theme is <strong>education</strong>.</p><p>By increasing awareness and understanding, many challenges naturally become easier to navigate.</p><p>If you have any questions before we begin, just reply to this email — we’re here to help.</p>

<p><strong>A 4‑week educational space for parents and teens to understand ADHD together — without shame, pressure, or quick‑fix promises.</strong></p><p>This programme isn’t about “fixing behaviour.”</p><p>It’s about learning why ADHD feels the way it does, why friction happens at home, and why so many families experience the same patterns. Each week, parents and teens explore ADHD in a clear, simple, and non‑judgemental way, using modern science, relatable examples, and shared discussion.</p><p>The course creates a space where young people can see they’re not alone, and where parents can understand the challenges their teens face without blame. Through gentle objectives and guided conversations, families build awareness, reduce misunderstandings, and develop a more compassionate understanding of each other.</p><p>The overarching theme is <strong>education</strong> — because when families understand ADHD together, many challenges naturally become easier to navigate.</p><p>This programme is ideal for families who want clarity, connection, and a supportive environment to explore ADHD as a shared experience.</p>

ND CIC & Youth Fed Parent/Teenager InSight Course (16-21)

Youth Fed 

<p>Hi</p><p>Thanks for booking a place at our <strong>ADHD Community Support Drop‑In</strong>. Your space is confirmed.</p><p>Location: St Mary’s Creative Space St Mary’s Hill Chester CH1 2DW</p><p>This is a single‑session support slot where you can speak with an experienced professional who has a clinical‑level understanding of ADHD. It’s a relaxed, low‑pressure space to ask questions, build clarity, and get science‑informed guidance that actually makes sense in real life.</p><p>Please make a note of the <strong>date and time you selected when booking</strong>, as this email confirms your place but does not automatically add the session to your calendar.</p><p>If anything changes or you can no longer attend, just let us know.</p><p>Looking forward to seeing you there, ND Directed</p>

<h1><strong>InSight ADHD Q&amp;A – Chester</strong></h1><p><strong>A 90‑minute, open, science‑informed conversation about ADHD — what we know, what we don’t, and what can genuinely help.</strong></p><p>This InSight Q&amp;A session is a relaxed, supportive space to ask the questions that rarely get answered clearly. Whether you’re diagnosed, exploring ADHD, supporting someone, or simply curious, this session offers grounded, honest information without the noise, trends, or over‑simplified narratives that dominate social media.</p><p>Rather than repeating old assumptions, we’ll talk openly about what ADHD actually is, how it shows up in daily life, and what current research does — and doesn’t — tell us. We’ll also explore practical ways people can support their symptoms outside of medication, using approaches that fit real life rather than perfectionistic expectations.</p><h3><strong>What We’ll Cover</strong></h3><p><strong>What ADHD really is</strong>  </p><p>A clear, accessible explanation of ADHD as a pattern of traits and impacts — not a fixed identity or a neurological destiny.</p><p><strong>What we know (and what we don’t)</strong>  </p><p>An honest look at the science, including recent research that challenges long‑held assumptions. No jargon, no over‑promising, no myths.</p><p><strong>What can help beyond medication</strong>  </p><p>We’ll discuss attention, motivation, emotional regulation, overwhelm, routines, communication, and the everyday challenges people face — and explore practical, ADHD‑friendly ways to support them.</p><p><strong>A space to ask real questions</strong>  </p><p>You can ask about diagnosis, traits, behaviour, relationships, work, parenting, strategies, or anything you’ve struggled to get a straight answer on.</p><p><strong>A calm, low‑shame environment</strong>  </p><p>This is not a clinical assessment, not a workshop, and not a test. It’s a conversation designed to reduce confusion, reduce guilt, and increase clarity.</p><h3><strong>Why This Session Matters</strong></h3><p>Many people are left with a diagnosis but no understanding. Others are overwhelmed by conflicting information online. Some feel unsure what to believe, or feel pressured into seeing ADHD as an identity rather than a lens.</p><p>This session offers:</p><ul><li>grounded, current, digestible science</li><li>a safe space to explore uncertainty</li><li>practical insight without judgement</li><li>clarity that increases agency rather than reducing it</li></ul><h3><strong>Who It’s For</strong></h3><ul><li>adults with ADHD</li><li>people exploring whether ADHD may be relevant</li><li>parents, partners, and supporters</li><li>professionals wanting clearer explanations</li></ul><h3><strong>Our Approach</strong></h3><p>The InSight Programme is developed by lived‑experience professionals and informed by clinicians. We stay objective, cautious, and transparent — avoiding deterministic brain narratives and focusing instead on understanding, capability, and real‑life change.</p><p>Our aim is simple:</p><p><strong>to help people understand ADHD in a way that is accurate, compassionate, and genuinely useful.</strong></p>

ADHD Q & A for Adults (Parents, Carers, Spouses Welcome)

St Mary's Creative Space 

<p>Thanks for booking a place at our <strong>ADHD Community Support Drop‑In</strong>. Your space is confirmed.</p><p>Location: St Mary’s Creative Space St Mary’s Hill Chester CH1 2DW</p><p>This is a single‑session support slot where you can speak with an experienced professional who has a clinical‑level understanding of ADHD. It’s a relaxed, low‑pressure space to ask questions, build clarity, and get science‑informed guidance that actually makes sense in real life.</p><p>Please make a note of the <strong>date and time you selected when booking</strong>, as this email confirms your place but does not automatically add the session to your calendar.</p><p>If anything changes or you can no longer attend, just let us know.</p><p>Looking forward to seeing you there, ND Directed</p>

<h1><strong>ND CIC InSight Men’s ADHD Session – Understanding the Brain, the Emotions, and the Path Forward</strong></h1><p>A straight‑talking, 90‑minute session for men who want clarity — not clichés — about ADHD, emotional regulation, and what actually helps people change.</p><p>This is a relaxed, honest space to explore the parts of ADHD that men often struggle to talk about: anger, guilt, shutdowns, pressure, responsibility, motivation, and the feeling of “I should be doing better.”</p><p>No judgement. No labels. No over‑simplified online noise.</p><p>We’ll look at what ADHD really is, how it affects the male brain and behaviour, and how executive function shapes everything from communication to follow‑through. We’ll also explore the ingredients for real change — the practical, realistic things that help men move forward without perfectionism or shame.</p><h2><strong>What We’ll Cover</strong></h2><h3><strong>ADHD &amp; Executive Function — the real science</strong></h3><p>A clear, accessible explanation of how ADHD affects attention, motivation, emotional intensity, working memory, and decision‑making — without turning it into an identity or a life sentence.</p><h3><strong>Emotional regulation for men</strong></h3><p>Why emotions hit harder, why reactions can feel instant, and how to build the ability to pause, steady yourself, and respond differently — even under pressure.</p><h3><strong>Guilt, shame &amp; the internal critic</strong></h3><p>Understanding why so many men carry guilt about not being “consistent enough,” “calm enough,” or “good enough,” and how to break that cycle with science‑backed strategies.</p><h3><strong>Ingredients for change</strong></h3><p>What actually works for ADHD brains: structure, accountability, novelty, environment, and realistic routines — not willpower or self‑blame.</p><h3><strong>A space to ask real questions</strong></h3><p>Ask about diagnosis, behaviour, relationships, work, fatherhood, routines, anger, motivation, or anything you’ve never had a straight answer to.</p><h3><strong>A low‑shame, supportive environment</strong></h3><p>This isn’t therapy, and it’s not a clinical assessment. It’s a conversation designed to give men clarity, confidence, and practical tools they can use immediately.</p><h2><strong>Who It’s For</strong></h2><ul><li>Men with ADHD</li><li>Men exploring whether ADHD may be relevant</li><li>Men dealing with emotional intensity, guilt, or overwhelm</li><li>Partners, fathers, professionals, and anyone wanting clearer understanding</li></ul><h2><strong>Led By</strong></h2><p>A trained ADHD Coach with lived experience of the criminal justice system, substance misuse, and mental health — bringing real‑world understanding, not textbook theory.</p><h2><strong>Our Aim</strong></h2><p>To help men understand their brains, their emotions, and their patterns in a way that is accurate, compassionate, and genuinely useful — so they can move forward with clarity rather than confusion.</p>

<p>Hi</p><p>Just confirming your place on the <strong>InSight ADHD Programme</strong> starting on <strong>Monday 9th September</strong>.</p><p>Your session link and full joining instructions will be sent out closer to the start date.</p><p>If you have any questions in the meantime, you can book a call here:</p><p><a href="https://calendar.app.google/u3U1f1hiJ4p3DCVs7?utm_source=copilot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendar.app.google/u3U1f1hiJ4p3DCVs7</a></p><p>Looking forward to having you on the programme.</p><p>Best wishes,</p><p>Michael</p>

ND Directed CIC

ND CIC & Youth Fed Parent/Teenager InSight Course (16-21)

ADHD Q & A for Adults (Parents, Carers, Spouses Welcome)

ND CIC Mens Chat

InSight ADHD