Awesomely Me With ADHD, Social Class

Students will develop a greater understanding of ADHD wins and struggles, and the various ways it may impact individuals. Additionally, learners will have an opportunity to learn from one another, as well as, focus on strengthening some of their executive functioning and social skills.

Ms. Sheera has a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Youth Care and a 3-year college Diploma in Child and Youth Work. She has been creating and facilitating emotional regulation groups for over 20 years in numerous environments, such as in schools, group home facilities and community centres; and with a variety of children and youth (i.e. children and youth with ASD, ADHD, OD, CD, anxiety diagnoses, as well as neurotypical children and youth). 
Ms. Sheera has the following training certifications and continuously participates in professional learning opportunities:
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification
- Mental Health First Aid certification
- Understanding and Intervening in the Cycle of Youth Violence training
- Single Sessions Counselling certification
- Courageous Conversations, Confronting Racial Discrimination and Anti-Black Racism (monthly ongoing opportunity)
- Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health and Trauma training sessions
Ms. Sheera is also a Professional Member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.
Ms. Sheera is a neurodivergent educator with an ADHD diagnosis.

No homework is assigned, however, the teacher may offer additional ideas to ponder until the next class and may post worksheets, and/or links to videos or books that learners may be interested in, in the classroom after class.

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.