Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Addresses Executive Functions!

Over the past decade, the ADHD Center at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York has been developing, studying, and refining cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to foster the development of executive functioning skills (time management, organiza­tion, task initiation, planning, and prioritizing). Their research supports the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral ther­apy as a viable psychosocial intervention to address weak executive functioning.   We are proud to offer DFW this research based approach!

These findings support the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral ther­apy as a viable psychosocial intervention to address weak executive functioning.   This study investigated the effectiveness of their 12-week meta-cog­nitive therapy intervention designed to enhance executive functioning.  Eighty-eight adults who met DSM-IV criteria for ADHD according to clinical and structured di­agnostic interviews and standardized questionnaires were randomly assigned to receive cognitive behavioral ther­apy or supportive psychotherapy in a group modality.  Results were assessed by an independent (blind) evaluator via structured interview before and after treatment as well as by self-report and be­havioral ratings completed by significant others.

These findings are exciting because we are the first center in Dallas-Fort Worth to use the Mt. Sinai approach to address executive functioning weaknesses!

Call 817.421.8780 today to see how our team can help you or your struggling loved one using this proven approach. 

 Click here to see a summary of the Mt. Sinai ADHD Center study. 

Click here to view an article about Executive Functions.