Welcome to the Flock
Kia Ora from The Scatterbrain Shepherd!
Confusion buzzing like blowflies – well that’s an icky image…
Hypermania a restless gallop – what’s that… oh, got it.
Anxiety a tight knot in your gut – … yep.
Overwhelm a choking thick fog rolling in – hey… these images work!
Shame a heavy, suffocating fleece you can’t shed – oh…
You’re not imagining things and you’re definitely not the only one experiencing this. I know what it’s like when your brain does its own thing – I’ve got ADHD too!
And just like a good shepherd guiding their flock, I’m here to help you find your way, by Creatively Educating Communities Impacted by ADHD.
My Top Five Truths about ADHD
ADHD isn’t a “deficit”
nor a box to squash someone into. It is a difference in emotion or attention regulation, not a mood, nor a choice.
ADHD is brilliance
misunderstood/misplaced. It is out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, enthusiasm, energy, loads of focused attention which is motivated by interest not need – nothing to be afraid of here.
People with ADHD
usually have more than one thing going on and have challenges in “Executive Function”, so we need more structure, not less.
Medication
doesn’t fix us – it can help, but it isn’t the only answer for supported living, any more than Insulin is the only answer in supporting those with diabetes – exercise, coffee and diet help a lot too.
As does understanding, education and lots of conversations. We got this!!
Diagnosis
is a starting point, providing understanding so you can begin to dip into the incredible wonder of ADHD. (It’s true! There is a vast canvas waiting for you to create YOUR Masterpiece upon.)
Who, What and Why?
Meet Your Shepherd:
I’m Sarah McCall, The Scatterbrain Shepherd, living in West Otago. Perhaps you know me as the Author Granny Mac NZ?
Down here in the South, we believe in keeping things real and talking straight.
Whether your brain is screaming in neutral and you’ve no idea how to get into gear, a mate scratching their head trying to understand, a teacher “wrangling” a whole class, an employer seeking to bring unity within an absolutely diverse workforce, or a community leader wanting to do right by everyone – you’ve landed in the right paddock.
Forget the jargon and those “viral” ideas that are about as useful as a chocolate teapot on a frosty morning. We’ll use Kiwi ingenuity and a bit of creative thinking to:
- Get Clear as a Bell: Understand ADHD without all the fluff.
- Harness Your Energy: Like a good sheepdog, (no, I’m not calling you a dog, but my upcoming book “Roxy’s Best Day Ever” IS about a sheepdog with ADHD), so let’s put that go-get-’em spirit to work.
- Calm the Jitters: Find your inner peace, even when things feel a bit unnerving.
- Sort the Flock: Get some order and manageability into the day.
- Embrace Your Unique Fleece: Shed the shame and see the true value in who you are.
Through fun communication, awesome workshops, collaborative activities and fabulous stories we’ll explore how to
• Unravel the tangled thicket of fears without losing your way or your mind
• Discover how differences and diversity add to life
• Journey the back-road to resilience and turn obstacles into milestones
• Unlock innovation, empathy and resilience
This blatant call to action, is for you to connect, collaborate and commit to build meaningful relationships – regardless of your environment – and provides a non-threatening space for us to work side-by-side and check out each other’s style to see if we mesh for the longer haul. I’m excited to show you how your voice can unravel stigma and release the power of neurodiversity, unlocking innovation, empathy & resilience. I dare you to sign up and find out how.
Are you sure? What if you were in a workplace where everyone was empowered to bring their unique strengths to the “farm”? Imagine the benefits: increased productivity and innovation, reduced stress and conflict, enhanced employee engagement and retention with increased profits.
Who wouldn’t like those results?
These same Tools, Tips, and Techniques work at home or school, with your friends or professionally. So what have you got to lose?
Read on MacDuff…
Family
is a starting point, providing understanding so you can begin to dip into the incredible wonder of ADHD. (It’s true! There is a vast canvas waiting for you to create YOUR Masterpiece upon.)
Teachers
Navigate with empathy while understanding the struggles hidden beneath the frustration masked in “unruly behaviour”. Let’s be curious in communication – e.g. I’m curious about what’s happening; Encourage self-direction – “what’s your plan to make it work?” Create an inclusive classroom – “how can we do this?”; Which empowers every lamb to thrive.
YOU
Find your place in the flock. Discover that differences are just that, differences, not deficits. You have a surplus of attention, and attention regulation challenges, you’re not broken, just misunderstood!
Work
Imagine a workplace where everyone is empowered to bring their unique strengths to the table. It’s not a utopian dream; it’s a reality within reach with the right approach. Imagine the benefits: increased productivity and innovation, reduced stress and conflict, enhanced employee engagement and retention with increased profits.
Perhaps I don’t know your exact situation and though everyone is different, you’re not that special – sorry (not sorry!). I am confident it will be OK, because I’ve walked this path many times before, successfully, with people just like you.
You need support that works; tangible tools you can use today; structures that build on what’s already working and directions to create your unique solutions.
Together we’ll disentangle confusion and overwhelm and you will
- Craft a life that works for you
- Courageously Communicate with almost anyone
- Celebrate the Joy and Freedom that comes with acceptance of diagnosis
Ready? Join me, sign up today and let’s build a world where differences unify, strengths are celebrated and we’re empowered to engage with the world around us.
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