Volume 1, Issue 16 July 3rd, 2008 Published every Thursday morning and distributed to subscribers for one of our programs. To change your e-mail preferences, please see the link at the bottom of this e-mail. Sign me up for this ezine. - A Note From Rory: Very Excited Today!  Lots Of News... - **Special Section** - Everybody Gets Coached - News & Announcements: ADDA Conference Please add "Info@thetruthbehindadhd" to your whitelist or address book in your e-mail program, so that you have no trouble receiving future issues!

A Note From Rory Dear Reader, Where do I begin?  The last two months have been very exciting.  Let's see... Last night the ADHD Strategy Series wrapped up.  It was a well-received event and one that I really enjoyed being able to share with everyone.  Thank you to everyone who participated and attended.  It was a  great learning experience, and an incredible way to share information.  I hope you thought so too.   Your feedback so far as been amazing. ADHD coaching is on the mind...  I have heard from many of you who are extremely interested, but there have also been some concerns about availability, benefit, and pricing.  In light of these recent conversations, and consultations, I have prepared a special section below to open a dialogue with you about an opportunity I want to give YOU! Last but not least (for now anway), I am incredibly excited to be heading into the July 4th weekend.  Earlier this week, I scribbled a little article as I was reflecting on what freedom means to me - and on what freedom means in the ADHD community.  In any event, Happy 4th of July to my US readers (and a happy belated Canada day to my Northern friends). Ok - and who am I kidding?  There's just one more thing - one more bit of exciting news.  Check out the "News & Events" section below for information on an incredible conference next week. Rory Stern, PsyD http://www.theADHDparentsmovie.com PS - To learn more about me, and my identity - you can see what I am up to by following me here. PPS - Check out the blog for an incredible story of inspiration and hope (please - you'll love it).

Special Section: Everybody Gets Coached! From The Desk of Rory Stern: I'm just going to dive in here - and really get personal.  A good number of you have expressed interest in ADHD coaching.  I have had the pleasure (and I do mean pleasure) of speaking with some really great people.  I have thoroughly enjoyed every single conversation I have had (and I hope to have many more). From these conversations, I have learned a few things: There is a genuine interest in ADHD coaching Each of you are ready to take action Each of you are looking for support & guidance I have also learned that there is one major roadblock - and that is COST! So here is what I am going to do: For me - it's not all about the money.  Being in this unique position of reaching so many of you really inspires me (and drives me) to make sure that you have access to the level of support that you want and need.  So let's take the cost barrier out of the way. I am going to open up my coaching doors and offer you a custom-tailored coaching program to suit YOUR demands and YOUR needs. To anyone intersted - this is an open invitation - I have designed and crafted a group coaching program that will be available in a few different formats (largely based on feedback and demand). Bottom line?  If you need coaching, I am going to respond. What will it look like? I will be setting up coaching calls each week - some of you can sign up for 2 calls a month, 3 calls a month, or 4 calls a month. I am going to price the coaching calls at $35 a call.  If you are interested in 2 calls a month - your package will be $70 and it will include access to both calls, e-mail support, workbooks, and recordings of both calls. The packages will build from there - and the more coaching you want - the more value will be added to each package. Here's what I'd like from you.  If you are serious about coaching, please send me an e-mail to info@thetruthbehindadhd.com.  In that e-mail, put "coaching" in the subject line.  I'd like you to include the following: What 1 or 2 goals are you looking to accomplish?  In other words, how can I support you the best? What level of access are you looking for? What will success from coaching look like for you? And yes - for those of you who would rather talk on the phone about this - you can contact me directly as well to arrange a consultation and to discuss particulars. Group Coaching Format: We will create coaching groups together, that offer peer-driven support and accountability.  You will NOT be working alone on any of this. My goal - let's get you the coaching you need. Note:  If this is not clear, or does not address enough information.  Please let me know what you need. I want each and every one of you (who is looking to be coached) to have access to coaching.

News & Events Join ADDA: 2 Points of Interest Here: First, I want to share with all of you that I have recently been elected to serve on the National Board of Directors for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA).  This is an incredible opportunity and honor that I will use to really serve adults (and parents) all over the world.  This is just another opportunity to be connected and reach more people in the ADHD community. More importantly, next week is ADDA's annual conference.  It's NOT too late to register.  I know I should have made this announcement earlier - and I am really sorry that I have not.  Tickets are still available and you can get more details at http://www.addameeting.com. @Conference - Those of you who will be attending, please let me know.  It would be great to meet with you face to face and have an opportunity to chat.  This years' conference is in Minneapolis!

Questions Ask Dr. Theresa Cerulli We are doing this AGAIN!  We have received such wonderful feedback, and honestly, Dr. Cerulli and I had such a blast answering your questions - we can't wait to do it again. To ask Dr. Cerulli a question, you may visit http://www.askdrcerulli.com As always, you are still more than welcome and encouraged to contact me directly if you have questions, comments, or feedback about your children, this newsletter, or all things ADHD. Send in your quetions here...  Just be sure to use "Question" in your subject line.

Who Is Dr. Rory Stern? Dr. Stern is a father, husband, son, "former therapist", ADHD coach, and information provider.  He works from home while caring for his two young children (3 y/o daughter Dylan and 9 month old son Gavin).  His blog, The Truth Behind ADHD, is really an expression of a message he once delivered to children and parents while working as a psychotherapist. Having left the workforce to care for my two children, I still feel the burning desire to share my message with others.  I am passionate about supporting children and their parents, and making sure that the right information gets to the people who need it the most.  In terms of ADHD, I became active in the community because too many of my patients and their families did not have enough information.  And often times, the information they were getting was as absent as the support and understanding they received from colleagues, friends, and professionals. Dr. Stern's message is just as much about education and advocacy, as it is about understanding ADHD.  I do what I do because I want to change all that.  It is my intent to make sure that parents and children all over the world realize that while ADHD is real, it is also a label and a name to characterize certain traits and qualities that can do so much good in a time when there is so much bad. "I don't want to see another child simply be misunderstood, mislabeled, misdirected, and mistreated," says Dr. Stern. Professional Bits: Dr. Stern earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.  While studying, he also completed a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching.  He is a member of the American Psychological Association and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). ___________________________________________________________________________ Twitter. I'm on Twitter.  Are you?  Twitter is a great way to keep in touch and follow what your friends are doing.  If you'd like to follow me and see what I am to, you can check out my Twitter profile. ___________________________________________________________________________ Facebook - You can also see what I am up to on Facebook.  But more  importantly, I'd love for you to join the ADHD Support Network - where you can connect with like-minded people.

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