The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov
An invaluable resource for couples in which one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled partners towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to integrate ADHD into their relationship in a more positive and less disruptive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling which can often discount the influence of ADHD, this discussion offers advice from the author's personal experience and years of research and identifies patterns of behavior that can hurt marriages--such as nagging, intimacy problems, sudden anger, and memory issues--through the use of descriptions of actual couples and their ADHD struggles and solutions. The first third of the book is dedicated to helping couples identify how ADHD impacts their relationship. The last two-thirds provides a specific set of steps couples can move through to overcome their hurt and anger, once again develop loving ways to interact with each other, and find the joy they've lost in their struggles. This book encourages both spouses to become active partners in improving their relationship and healing the fissures that ADHD can cause. Also included are worksheets and various methods for difficult conversations so that couples can find a technique that fits their unique relationship and improve their communication skills."This book is long overdue and much needed!" --Nancy Ratey, EdM, MCC, SCAC, author, The Disorganized Mind
"Refreshingly to-the-point, do-able, and compassionate." --Rebecca Shafir, MACCC, author, The Zen of Listening
"A beacon of light and hope, offering strategies that help couples feel happier and more satisfied." --Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, author , More Attention, Less Deficit
"An incredibly valuable service to those struggling in a marriage with ADHD." --Kevin Murphy, PhD, coauthor, ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says
"Ms. Orlov's book provides what many leave out--empathy for both partners." --Sari Solden, MS, LMFT, author, Journeys Through ADDulthood
"Readers will find a wealth of information and support as well as practical tips, exercises, and stories." --Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo, coauthors , You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
"If you are in a marriage affected by ADHD, this book is a must read for both spouses." --Jonathan Scott Halverstadt, LMFT, author , ADD & Romance
Melissa Orlov is a marriage counselor and one of the foremost authorities on the effects of ADHD on marriages. Since 2007, she has been writing and speaking about the subject, and she has been researching it since 2005. She lectures about how ADHD affects relationships to couples, therapists, and counselors, blogs for Psychology Today, and published the Your Relationships section for ADDitude Magazine from 2008 to 2014. She also offers private consultations to couples who want to better their ADHD-affected relationships, as effectively as a popular couples seminar (over the phone) on how to live well in an ADHD-affected relationship. She is the author of The ADHD Impact on Marriage, which was named ForeWord Reviews' Best Psychological Book of 2010.
It has been translated into several languages, including Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese. Her most recent book, coauthored with Nancie Kohlenberger, The Couple's Guide to Living with ADHD, earned three book prizes. Melissa has been interviewed by outlets as diverse as the New York Times, CNN, and the American Psychological Association's Monitor on Psychology on the topic of ADHD and marriage. Melissa worked in marketing, communications, and research before deciding to pursue her dream of helping couples live better lives with ADHD.
Her hobbies include road riding, singing, and playing the cello. She is a graduate of Harvard College and Phillips Exeter Academy. Orlov and her husband of 26 years live just outside of Boston.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781886941977 |
| ISBN 10 | 1886941971 |
| Title | The ADHD Effect on Marriage |
| Author | Melissa Orlov |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Specialty Press, Incorporated, U.S. |
| Year published | 2010-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 225 |
| Prizes | Commended for IndieFab awards (Psychology) 2010 |
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