ADHD Skills Class
DUE TO COVID CONSIDERATIONS, THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE ONLY AT THIS TIME. IN-PERSON CLASSES WILL RESUME WHEN THE SITUATION IMPROVES.
The login information in this message will help you access any class during the series. However, I encourage you to register for all of the class sessions you plan to attend so that if there are changes, we can notify you.
Goal: Learn more about ADHD and how to manage Adult ADHD symptoms
This rotating 8 topic psychoeducation and skills class discusses ADHD symptoms, healthy management, and coping skills for adults Open booking. You may start the class with any topic and may come to some or all topics in any order. This class does not require an existing diagnosis of ADHD to attend.
No class co-pay.
Topics:
- Diagnosis and Treatment Options (including information about medications and differential diagnosis)
- Time Management and Procrastination
- Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
- Adaptive Thinking
- Organization
- Planning and Taking Action
- Distractibility and Impulsivity
- Self-Care
Instructor: Karen Parker, MD
Location: currently online on Teams only. You will need to download the app to access Teams, and you will be prompted to do so when you click to log in. There should be no charge for the app.
When in-person classes resume, they will be located at Sacramento Adult Psychiatry Clinic 2031 Howe Ave. Suite 200 Sacramento.
Schedule
- 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month
5:30 pm -7:30 pm - 2nd and 4th Friday of each month
8 am-10 am
(there may be occasional variation please check class schedule)
There will be no class on March 11, 2022
Morning and evening options: You may come to either or both. Open booking. You may start the class with any topic and may come to some or all topics in any order. It does not require an existing diagnosis of ADHD to attend.
Winter/Spring 2022 Class Schedule
- Wednesday March 9 5:30 – 7:30 PM Planning and Taking Action
- Wednesday April 6 5:30 – 7:30 PM Distraction and Impulsivity
- Wednesday April 13 5:30 – 7:30 PM Self-Care
- Wednesday May 4 5:30 – 7:30 PM Diagnosis and Treatment Options
- Wednesday May 11 5:30 – 7:30 PM Time Management and Procrastination
- Friday March 25 8:00-10:00 AM Organization
- Friday April 8 8:00-10:00 AM Planning and Taking Action
- Friday April 22 8:00-10:00 AM Distraction and Impulsivity
- Friday May 13 8:00-10:00 AM Self-Care
- Friday May 27 8:00-10:00 AM Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Classes will continue after these dates. Call Christine Shepard at 916-341-3015 for schedule updates
updates to this schedule should also be visible on https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/karenparker/quick-links.
Your referring provider previously asked for your consent to receive secure messages through KP.org or emails at a personal address about this online class. If you register for the class we will sometimes send you messages or class information this way.
The virtual class will take place on a platform called MS Teams. This message contains instructions for joining the class via Smart Phone, Computer, or Call-in Audio Only options. Please log in 15 minutes in advance to manage any technical difficulties that may arise and ensure that you are ready to start the group promptly.
Registration
Kaiser Providers: The online Class can be booked by any Kaiser provider in PARRS (ADHDSKW BHE WAV7)
Kaiser members: For questions about the schedule or to register please contact my assistant Christine Shepard at 916-341-3015. Even if you do not speak to her directly, please leave her a message with the dates you wish to attend, and she can book you for the class. She can also send the handouts to your Kaiser Messages.
*The login info for each class session will be the same. Save this message to use as a reference during your time in the class.
*You may want to save the meeting link as a Favorite in your browser and/or save or write down the Phone Conference ID if that is easier than accessing this message in KP.org before each session.
*Please determine if you prefer to join via Smartphone or Computer and follow the below steps to join:
Instructions for a Smartphone (Android/iPhone)
You are required to download the Microsoft Teams App for this group session. Please do this in advance of your group visit.
When you are ready to join, click the link below.
Your Microsoft Teams App will launch.
When given the option, select “Join meeting,” not “Sign in and join.” Selecting “Join meeting” will enable you to log in to the group as a Guest. For your privacy, please use your first name and initial of your last name (not your full name) and do not sign in with your personal Teams account.
Signing in as a Guest will enable you to control how you appear in the group. Please type your first name and last initial to help your instructor identify you and to protect your privacy in the group.
Select “Join meeting.”
Instructions for a Desktop (Windows/Mac)
Please ensure you have either a built-in camera and microphone or attached camera and microphone.
When you click the link below to join, you will be prompted to either Download the Windows App or Join on the Web instead. We highly recommend Downloading the Windows App if you are able to. Please do this in advance of the group visit.
When given the option, select “Join meeting,” not “Sign in and join.” Selecting “Join meeting” will enable you to log in to the group as a Guest. For your privacy, please use your first name and initial of your last name (not your full name) and do not sign-in with your personal Teams account.
Signing in as a Guest will enable you to control how you appear in the group. Please type your first name and last initial to help your instructor identify you and to protect your privacy in the group.
Select “Join meeting.”
Call-in Audio Only Option (use if you don’t have access to a Smart Phone or Computer
Please note that the number you call in from will be displayed as your screen name. For your privacy, we recommend dialing *67 before the audio-only number: *67 (213) 533-9530.
Enter the Phone Conference ID as follows: Phone Conference ID: 522 028 104#. For the best audio experience, use earbuds or a headset to reduce audio feedback.
When you enter *67, your number will not appear to other attendees in the group. The instructor will take attendance by asking you for your first name and last initial. This will ensure that your attendance is noted and you will remain booked for the remaining classes in the series.
By taking the actions to join this group or class via Teams, you consent to participate in a virtual group class with a Kaiser Permanente health care provider via video conferencing. If you do not consent to this form of care, if you have any questions or if you prefer to disenroll, please call the Department at 916-973-5300.
For a successful and confidential class experience for yourself and others, you must have a quiet, private location where you will not be interrupted and others (who are not participating in the class) cannot overhear the discussion of the class. If you cannot be alone, please use headphones and protect any screens you are using to ensure they are not viewable by others.
Please log in 15 minutes in advance to manage any technical difficulties that may arise and ensure that you are ready to start the program promptly at the beginning of the class.
Please verify that you have a strong internet connection. A slow connection will impact call quality and possibly create issues in hearing or seeing the group.
Please be in a private setting to maintain privacy for yourself and other patients.
Please allow 5-10 minutes prior to your first appointment to verify your device is working properly.
Headphones or headsets provide better sound quality and privacy; using either is highly recommended.
If you want the class handouts, please contact my assistant Christine Shepard at 916-341-3015.
Canceling and Rescheduling: Call the North Valley Mental Health & Wellness Department at 916- 973-5300 or my assistant Christine Shepard at 916-341-3015.
- Audio: You may be muted when you log on. Your instructor will teach the Class how to mute/unmute to minimize disruption. If you use an operating system older than Windows Vista, call in for audio-only at *67 213-533-9530 and enter the Phone Conference ID.
- Joining Late: If you join late, please respect the other attendees by not speaking out loud until there is an appropriate opportunity to do so. Your instructor will be able to see that you joined. You may be asked to provide your first name and initial so the instructor can identify you and take note of your attendance.
- Urgent Needs: If you require urgent individual attention during the group, call the Mental Health Department at 916-973-5300. For any life-threatening emergency, call 911 or arrange to be taken to the nearest Emergency Department. Please do not attempt to use the virtual group to access emergency care.
Privacy is a concern for everyone in a Class. Each participant wants what is said in the Class to be treated with respect and complete discretion. Along with Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to foster respect for all in the class, each participant also has a responsibility to respect and protect each other’s privacy. Please share useful general information outside of the Class, but what you hear and learn about individual Class members should not be shared. This MS Teams service includes a feature that allows for audio to be heard and documents and other materials exchanged to be viewed during the session. By joining this session, you automatically consent to participate. If you do not consent to participate, discuss your concerns with your individual provider prior to the start of the meeting or do not join the session.
IMPORTANT: It is unlawful to electronically record a video visit or virtual group or class without the consent of all participants. It is against Kaiser Permanente policy to permit the electronic recording of communications between health care providers and their patients
