=== Center of Attention ===
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
5 January 2004

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*Calendar of Events
*Feature Article: (To resume January 19)
*Please Tell Us
*Subscription Information
*CHADD Information

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>> CALENDAR OF EVENTS <<
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Contra Costa - 1/7/2004, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting: Goal Setting Challenges, Part II --
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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Santa Clara - 1/7/2004, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Mark Schiller, MD - Guiding Medications with EEG --
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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Santa Clara - 1/8/2004, Thu. 7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute - "Attention Deficit Disorder and
Bipolar Disorders" -- Matthew Stubblefield, M.D., an adult and child
neuropsychiatrist, specializing in ADHD. ADD/ADHD and BAD (Bipolar
Affective Disorder) both represent chronic brain chemistry
imbalances. Not only are they often difficult to diagnose by
themselves, but they frequently occur together. After some comparing
and contrasting, Dr. Stubblefield will explain how the psychiatrist
should approach treatment when these two conditions coexist in the
same person.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Kitty Petty ADD/LD
Institute: 650-329-9443 or visit www.kpinst.org
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Marin - 1/13/2004, Tues. 7-9pm
Getting Around to Goals - Linda Lawton -- A workshop for adults,
parents and teens. The new year is here. Dedicate some time to
thinking about your priorities and planning action to reach your
goals. Learn why setting goals is more important than you may have
realized. Linda is an ADHD coach and an educational therapy intern at
UC Extension's New Learning clinic. 510-524-0350.
learningstrategies@...
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Santa Clara - 1/13/2004, Tues. 7:15 - 9 pm
Support Group for Partners! -- A new CHADD group in Palo Alto to
provide support and community-resource information for partners of
folks with ADHD.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Gina Pera: 888-759-9758
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Alameda - 1/14/2004, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting --
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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Contra Costa - 1/14/2004, Wed. 7-9 pm
Antioch Parent's Support Group - "Modifying Behavior for the ADHD
Child" -- For parents and caregivers of children with AD/HD offering
the opportunity to share stresses, strategies and successes.
Sutter Delta Medical Center, Antioch - Contact: Colleen Ruddock: 925-757-2372
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Napa - 1/15/2004, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Adult, parent and spouse support group -- Focusing on education, ADHD
strengths, and strategies to manage the challenges of ADHD.
St. John's Lutheran Church, Napa - Contact: Karen Shepard:
707-257-8113, or ksnapa@...
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Yolo - 1/15/2004, Thu. 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
County Meeting - TBA -- CHADD welcomes all with interest or concerns
regarding attention deficit disorder. An extensive library of books,
articles, tapes and videos will be available for browsing and
check-out at 7:00PM with a refundable deposit.
Davis Branch, Yolo County Library, Davis - Contact: Yolo County
CHADD: 530-750-3929 or online at
www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd295.html
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Marin - 1/20/2004, Tues. 7-9pm
Adult Support Group, with SueZee Poinsett, Professional coach and
organizer. -- Free, drop-in peer-support group. Talk with others who
really understand. And share and develop life skills.
Marin Community Mental Health, Greenbrae - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Contra Costa - 1/21/2004, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting -- Ongoing, confidential
support groups for Adults with ADHD
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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Santa Clara - 1/21/2004, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Silicon Valley Adult, Parent and Spouse Support Groups -- Separate
peer-facilitated groups let you share struggles and strategies with
each other. Includes video.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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Marin - 1/26/2004, Mon. 12:30am-2:30pm
Parent Resource & Support Group -- Call First...
30 Catalpa Ave., Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria Vogel & Holly
Seerley: 415-383-6048
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San Francisco - 1/26/2004, Mon. 7:00 - 9pm
Adult Success Group -- Share skills and strategies for success at
home, in the workplace, in relationships, etc.
First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Francisco - Contact: Rachel
Rosenfeld: 415-362-7227
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The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter. The newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with
CHADD of Northern California's activities and updates in the field.

* CHADD Works to Improve the Lives of People with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through Education, Advocacy,
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Lew Mills, PhD, MFT
Editor, "Center of Attention"
CHADD of Northern California, Chapter # 504
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