Davis Occupational Therapy

Struggling to stay focused? If your brain keeps drifting, you’re not alone.

Your brain has different “modes” for different needs. One is the default mode network (DMN), which is your brains autopilot. It’s active when your brain is wandering or daydreaming. 💭

To focus, you have to shift to a task-focused network. For those with ADHD, this takes more effort and the DMN stays active during those tasks. This can feel like difficulty starting tasks, getting pulled into your thoughts, or losing track of what you were doing.

Mindfulness is a helpful too to help combat this. It helps you notice “Oh - I’ve drifted!” The moment of awareness creates a pause and makes shifting brain modes possible.

💡 Try this: Name what distracted you (thinking, scrolling, etc.)
🧠 Then ask: “What do I want to be doing right now?”

Interested in learning more tools like this and about how your ADHD brain works? Click the link in our bio to sign up for Emily’s Mindfulness Group for Adults with ADHD to learn more while practicing actionable strategies!

Spring is almost here, and so is our 5-week mindfulness group designed specifically for ADHD and neurodivergent adults!

Mindfulness isn’t about “clearing your mind.” It’s about understanding it, accepting it, and learning how to work with it. Together, we’ll practice practical mindfulness strategies that are made to work with your brain, not against it. We’re here to support you as you build skills that actually stick!

You’ll leave with:
Practical tools to support attention & task initiation
• Strategies for managing overwhelm in the moment
• Greater awareness of how your nervous system works
• Skills you can carry into work, home, and relationships

The group includes:
🍃 5 weekly sessions
🌱 A dedicated skill review session to consolidate what you’ve learned
👥 Supportive, neurodivergent-affirming space with like-minded peers

Interested or ready to join us this spring? Visit the link in our bio and head to our website for full details and registration.

Looking for a way to start the new year strong with fresh strategies and meaningful support? Our Mindfulness Group for ADHD Adults is back this January and February with OT Emily!

Join a community of like-minded adults with ADHD as we explore practical, accessible ways to regulate your nervous system through:
🌿 Grounded breathing
🌿 Sensation prompts
🌿 Mindful movement

It’s all about working with your brain, not against it. Learning about how the ADHD brain functions helps you understand what supports will really help you thrive. Our group offers a welcoming space to connect with others whose brains work like yours, share experiences, and discover creative strategies for presence and regulation.

Start the new year with connection, clarity, and tools that actually fit your life and brain. Click the link in our bio to go to find out more and secure your spot!