CBT for College Students with ADHD by Arthur D. Anastopoulos & Joshua M. Langberg & Laura Hennis Besecker & Laura D. Eddy

Author:Arthur D. Anastopoulos & Joshua M. Langberg & Laura Hennis Besecker & Laura D. Eddy
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030331696
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Getting Help From Instructors

Another way to get the most out of classes is to make use of the office hours offered by instructors . Emphasize the benefits of seeking out instructors during office hours, such as demonstrating interest and engagement and making connections with instructors who may serve as references or write letters of recommendation in the future.

It is entirely possible that some students will report negative interactions or experiences with instructors. For instance, students may report that their instructors appeared impatient, or did not offer the level of support students expected. If this occurs, validate their experiences while also encouraging the use of strategies and adaptive thinking to cope with such situations. For example, students may have maladaptive thoughts in response to these experiences (e.g., “Professors are not interested in helping students”). Students should be encouraged to use adaptive thinking strategies to manage these situations. Alternately, students may need to consider using planning and organization techniques to better prepare for meeting with professors. For instance, students may have better experiences when they prepare specific questions to ask their instructors, or when they email professors ahead of time to set up a meeting. At the very least, if students report a negative experience interacting with a professor, it can be helpful to point out that this is generally an isolated incident, rather than a common experience. Be sure to encourage students to avoid jumping to the conclusion that all interactions will be unpleasant by pointing out that this assumption is a prime example of two types of maladaptive thinking , known as negative fortune telling and overgeneralizing.

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