ACT for ADHD: Avoid problem hopping, start focusing – Russ Harris

Quite often therapists will need to manage “problem hopping” during therapy sessions, which is where clients jump from issue to issue. This can particularly be an issue with clients who have ADHD.

This clip from Dr Russ Harris provides practical strategies, such as setting a clear agenda and recognising the mind’s tendency to shift focus. Discovering these simple techniques can help clients to develop habits in-session that they can carry into their daily lives.

This video is taken from our ‘Expert tips for ACT’ playlist on YouTube:


RUSS HARRIS is author of the international best-selling self-help book ‘The Happiness Trap’, is a world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). His highly-acclaimed ACT workshops are brief, powerful, cost-effective and life-enhancing.

Upcoming live training

Building better teams featured image
3 hours
Building better teams

Ross McIntosh

Read more
Alleviating chronic burnout in Autism and ADHD featured image
2 hours
Alleviating chronic burnout in Autism and ADHD

Jennifer Kemp

Read more
Living authentically featured image
2 hours
Living authentically

Jennifer Kemp

Read more

Knowledge hub

Related to your search/filter:

Knowledge hub

On-demand training

Related to your search/filter:

On-demand training

Blog: Latest insights into ACT

Related to your search/filter:

Blog: Latest insights into ACT

Resource hub

Related to your search/filter:

Resource hub

Join our newsletter to be the first to receive updates on our upcoming events, exclusive free resources and other valuable goodies. Sign up now and embark on your ACT journey with us!

You can unsubscribe at anytime. Read our full privacy policy here: Privacy policy