Unmasking (Youth)
For ADHD’ers ages 15-18 in Victoria, BC
(self-diagnosis welcome)
**Postponed. Please reach out to be put on waitlist!**
1600 Cook Street
Empowering Youth ADHD’ers:
Community, Advocacy , and Strategies
Dear ADHD’ers ages 15-18:
We know sometimes the world can be a really brutal place to be.
As ADHD’ers, so many of us face constant pressure to hide (or “mask”) our true selves in the world just to make it through.
The constant feeling of needing to hide your true self is exhausting and you deserve better.
We want you to know that there is nothing wrong with you.
Our goal for Unmasking isn’t to “fix” you–it’s to help you feel less alone, and learn systems that actually work for our brains.
Unmasking is a space where we can learn from each other, talk about strategies to help ourselves through tough times, and also share memes (this is important).
Who is this for?
We know group spaces can be scary, and we want this space to feel different than others you may have experienced before.
This group is for teens who:
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Are curious about & want to come to an ADHD group (psst Parents, this is important)
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Are interested in meeting some new people who get it & sharing some laughs, snacks, and deep conversations
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Would like to learn some strategies to help make school and home easier
Who are we?
Hi! Our names are Amelia Lowe and Ciara Harte (pronounced Kira), and we are both Registered Clinical Counsellors and proud ADHD’ers.
It is our passion to help folks from a trauma-informed, intersectional perspective, and we firmly believe in the power of healing in community.
This matters to us because we’ve been there (and are still learning, ourselves). Our hope for Unmasking is to offer a space to learn from each other and feel more grounded and self-compassionate towards ourselves as neurodivergent people.
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The Investment
We are offering Unmasking on a tiered system as part of our commitment to financial accessibility and equity.
This pricing system allows each person to consider their financial access when joining, making way for those who may need extra support.
We also offer various flexible payment plans for each pricing tier, and receipts can be submitted to any extended benefits that cover Registered Clinical Counsellors.
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$600 – Join & Give
This is our community care option. The extra money you contribute supports fellow ADHD’ers who may be on the other end of our sliding scale. This option is meant for folks who own the home they live in, have investments or inherited money, or have a high degree of earning power due to their level of education, gender, class, background, family system, or privilege.
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$500 - Join
This is the actual cost of Unmasking. This option is meant for folks who can comfortably meet all of their basic needs, and who have extended coverage and/or expendable income to purchase things like coffee, books, etc.
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$400 - Join & Receive
This option is meant for folks who might otherwise find joining Unmasking a big financial stretch, for whom it might create financial hardship.
