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ADHD Online Program for Teens (14-17)

Empowering Teens with ADHD – Online Facilitated for Teens by SafeZone and ADHD Foundation

  • Facilitated by Experts: Led by a registered psychologist, program developer, and co-author of the “What Lies Beneath Matters” ADHD workbooks.
  • Purpose: This program empowers teens with ADHD through education, resilience-building, and practical skills.
  • Structure: The OnTrac program includes three interactive modules delivered via online group sessions over six weeks (1.5 hours weekly).
  • Accessibility: Designed for teens in rural, regional, and metro areas, offering evidence-based support from home.

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Program Objectives

The OnTrac Program aims to:

  • Educate teens and their parents about ADHD and its impact.
  • Equip teens with strategies to foster adaptive thinking and emotional resilience.
  • Teach practical skills to improve executive functioning and support life transitions strengths.

What is OnTrac?

The OnTrac program consists of three dynamic modules, each delivered through engaging, interactive online group sessions facilitated by a registered psychologist. Recognizing the critical need for timely and accessible support, OnTrac offers a structured, evidence-based program delivered online over six weeks, with 1.5-hour sessions each week. This allows families in rural, regional, and metro locations to access this vital resource from the comfort of their homes.

Program Overview

The OnTrac program, developed by SafeZone Counselling in collaboration with the ADHD Foundation, is specifically designed to empower teens with ADHD. It focuses on building their knowledge, resilience, and practical skills to manage their condition effectively.

Program Aims – OnTrac Strategies
  • Enhance understanding of ADHD and its impact on daily life.
  • Equip teens with strategies to manage academic, social, and emotional challenges.
  • Build essential coping and executive functioning skills.
  • Foster independence while maintaining appropriate parental support.
  • Provide a convenient, flexible, and engaging online environment for learning and growth.
  • Educate teens and their parents about ADHD and its impact.
  • Equip teens with strategies to foster adaptive thinking and emotional resilience.
  • Teach practical skills to improve executive functioning and support life transitions.
ADHD Symptoms and Adolescence: OnTrac Program

Adolescence is a pivotal developmental stage during which teens with ADHD encounter distinct and significant challenges. ADHD, a neurodevelopmental condition affecting up to 6% of adolescents, is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These symptoms often result in academic difficulties, challenges in emotional regulation, and increased engagement in risky behaviours.

During this critical period, adolescents are also navigating a phase of increased autonomy, where reliance on parental guidance diminishes, and self-management becomes crucial. While medication is an effective treatment for ADHD, a comprehensive multimodal treatment plan is necessary to address academic struggles, emotional regulation difficulties, and the propensity for risky behaviours.

OnTrac Program an innovative and comprehensive approach

Adolescence is a pivotal developmental stage during which teens with ADHD encounter distinct and significant challenges. ADHD, a neurodevelopmental condition affecting up to 6% of adolescents, is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These symptoms often result in academic difficulties, challenges in emotional regulation, and increased engagement in risky behaviours.

Additionally, adolescents are navigating a crucial phase of autonomy, where reliance on parental guidance diminishes, and self-management becomes essential.

While medication is an effective treatment for ADHD, it often leaves residual symptoms, underscoring the need for supplementary psychological interventions. The OnTrac Program is an innovative and comprehensive approach designed to address these gaps. It forms part of a multimodal treatment plan that combines psychoeducation, adaptive thinking, and practical skill-building.

Exclusions

Teens exhibiting severe aggression or violent behaviour are not suitable for the OnTrac Program and may benefit from intensive interventions (e.g., in-home multisystemic therapy, day hospital programs) before participating.

Registrations Open for Term 1 2025

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Program Format

Designed for eligible teens aged 14-17 years and diagnosed with ADHD, the program is offered under Medicare’s Better Access Initiative (Group Therapy, Item 80123). To obtain a rebate, participants require a referral from their GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist with the specified item number. Feedback will be provided to the referring professional upon program completion.

  • Maximum Participants: 10 per term program
  • Day: Thursdays
  • Time: 5:00 PM AEDT (Please check your time zone)
  • Duration: 6 weeks, 90 minutes per session
  • Cost: $480.00 for six weekly sessions. Rebates offered under Medicare’s Better Access Initiative (Group Therapy, item 80123) with a referral from a GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist.

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What happens after enrolment?

  • After enrolment you will receive an email confirming your registration with a link to make full payment $480.00 plus minimal booking fees.
  • Order the work book via this LINK ( we suggest you do this as soon as you have confirmation of our enrolment and payment has been made.
  • Upon payment, you will receive a receipt for the full payment of the program (covers the full 6 weeks, no additional fees or charges will be required for the course).
  • No refunds within 14 days of the course commencement date unless the course does not go ahead.
  • If eligible for Medicare, you will also receive an official receipt after each session attendance. No receipts can be issued if there is non-attendance.

What does this program cover?

ADHD Facilitated Online Program for Teens (14-17) – What does this program cover?

This CBT based group program aims to assist the children with their gradual transition into environments that are less structured and less supervised, as well as help them cope with the emotional challenges that are inherent to this phase of development that are often exacerbated by their ADHD.

This program is comprised of three modules each one building on the previous one.

Understanding ADHDThinking PositivelyBuilding Skills for Success

Aim: To provide foundational knowledge about ADHD, enabling participants to understand how the condition affects their lives and identify strategies for management.

Teens with ADHD often face additional challenges due to co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and learning disorders.

This module explores:

  • What ADHD is and how it is diagnosed.
  • The neurobiological basis of ADHD and its impact on self-management.
  • Dispelling myths about ADHD (e.g., it is not a result of laziness or low intelligence).
  • Treatment options, including the role of medication and psychological support.

By increasing awareness, this module lays the groundwork for self-acceptance and informed decision-making.

Aim of this module is to foster emotional resilience and equip participants with the ability to approach challenges in a constructive and realistic way.

Negative thinking often erodes self-esteem and contributes to the emotional difficulties experienced by teens with ADHD.

This module addresses:

  • The connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
  • Identifying and overcoming cognitive distortions (e.g., all-or-nothing thinking).
  • Exploring personal values and setting meaningful goals.
  • Improving family relationships and communication.

Through this module, teens learn to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop a growth mindset, and build the confidence to navigate life’s challenges effectively.

Aim: To develop practical executive functioning skills that empower teens to manage daily responsibilities and transitions with greater independence.

Executive functioning deficits often hinder academic success, time management, and social relationships.

This module focuses on:

  • Time management and prioritisation.
  • Planning and organisation.
  • Communication skills for social and professional interactions.
  • Managing procrastination and distractibility.
  • Adapting to life transitions, such as starting a casual job, moving to tertiary education, or handling new relationships.

Learning these skills during adolescence equips teens with the tools to succeed in various aspects of their lives, building a foundation for long-term achievement and independent.

Enrolment

Please click this link to register your interest in the program and enrol your child.

OnTrac Group Program Rationale: Teens with ADHD

To read more about what our OnTrac Group Program for Teens offers, please download the Program Rationale as a PDF here:

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