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Caring for the ADHD Caregiver: Self-Care Strategies for Parents and Supporters
The Caring for the ADHD Caregiver Worksheet focuses on the well-being of parents and supporters who care for children with ADHD. Because ADHD affects planning, emotional regulation, and independence, caregivers often carry a heavy and ongoing load. This worksheet emphasizes that self-care is not optional or selfish - it is essential for resilience, patience, self-compassion, and effective support. It helps caregivers identify supportive habits, set realistic goals, and notice moments of ease that sustain them over time.
How to Use This Worksheet
Caregivers can use this worksheet as a reflective check-in to assess how well they are tending to their own needs. Encourage users to identify small, realistic self-care practices, simplify where possible, and set short-term goals rather than sweeping changes. This worksheet can be revisited during periods of stress, burnout, or transition and paired with mindfulness or support routines that help regulate emotions and soften self-judgment.
Who This Worksheet Is For
- Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD
- Supporters experiencing stress, fatigue, or burnout
- Families managing long-term ADHD care demands
- Therapists supporting caregiver resilience and self-care
- Anyone balancing caregiving with personal well-being
Expected Outcomes
- Increased awareness of caregiver stress and needs
- Improved consistency with realistic self-care practices
- Reduced burnout and emotional exhaustion
- Greater resilience, emotional regulation, and self-compassion
- Stronger capacity to support children with ADHD
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References
Barkley, R. A. (2015). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. Guilford Press.
Bertin, M. (2014). Mindful parenting for ADHD: A guide to cultivating calm, reducing stress, and helping children thrive. New Harbinger Publications.
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