Connecting Through Our Differences: A Therapy Group for Couples Navigating ADHD and Autism

Is your relationship full of tension fueled by traits such as sensory overwhelm, executive dysfunction, rejection sensitivity, or conflict that gets lost in the details?  You are not alone.  Many relationships experience unique stressors due to ADHD and Autism. 

We created “Connecting Through Our Differences” for people exactly like you. 

This 6-week group uses a collaborative, relationship-focused approach that normalizes these experiences. Our focus is not on changing who you are, or to help you fit into the neurotypical expectation of what a relationship “should” look like. Rather, we aim to assist you in fostering a deeper understanding of your differences so you can move forward together as your authentic selves.

What Happens in the Group? 

Each week, we’ll gather for 2 hours in a small, supportive circle of other partners who also experience the challenges of ADHD and Autism. Together, we’ll explore things like: 

• Do we really understand each other? 

• Why are we always fighting about shared responsibilities? 

• Are we truly connected on an emotional level? 

• What would it look like to take a small step toward understanding and accommodating our unique attributes?

Each session includes: 

• Check-ins

• Skill building  
• Education for deeper understanding of ADHD and Autism
• Activities and conversations that enhance understanding and collaboration

• Reflections and takeaways you can carry into your week 

You don’t need to “have it all figured out” to join. You just need to be willing to show up and get curious about your relationship. 

This Group Might Be for You 

If you… 

• Feel like missed social cues and semantics are fueling conflict 

• Struggle with imbalanced distribution of labor at home

• Want to feel more understood, connected, and supported in your relationship

• Crave a space where you can learn valuable relational skills among your peers without judgment

What You’ll Walk Away With 

By the end of 6 weeks, you’ll have: 

• Greater awareness of how ADHD or Autism impact your relationship

• Knowledge of when and how to accommodate when needed

• Practice regulating emotions and engaging in healthy communication

• A group of peers who get it 

You won’t leave with a “fix”—because you’re not broken. But you will leave with clarity, connection, and some next steps that feel true to you. 

Details 

• Who: Partners age 18 and up with one or more individuals with ADHD or Autism (suspected but not diagnosed folks are welcome to join)
• When: Every Saturday from 3-5pm between March 14th and April 18th
• Where: Kalamazoo Therapy Group, 1901 Parkview Avenue
• Cost: 
• Facilitated by: Carly Jacobs, PC & MFT Intern and Emmett Lincoln, MFT Intern
• Seats available: 4 Partners (therefore registration is required for this event)

Ready to Join Us? Please fill out the registration form below. 

Spots are limited to 4 partners so we can keep things personal and connected. 

If you can’t attend this event, but you’re interested in similar events in the future, join our waitlist!

Have questions? Reach out to: carlyj@kzootherapy.com or emmett@kzootherapy.com