Thrive with Adult ADHD Programme
The Complete Self-Study Course with Dr James Kustow
A self-study ADHD course for adults, filmed live from The Grove Practice's acclaimed Thrive with Adult ADHD one-day programme. Whether you're newly diagnosed, still on the waiting list, or supporting someone you love - this is where real understanding begins.
This is not a CPD course for professionals.
It is for those who have ADHD, suspect they might, or want to support someone who does.
What this course is
This isn't another ADHD overview that tells you what you already know. Led by Dr James Kustow, consultant psychiatrist, integrative psychotherapist, and bestselling author of How to Thrive with Adult ADHD (Penguin, 2024), this programme brings together the full depth of his clinical approach in a format you can work through entirely in your own time, at your own pace.
Drawing on his ground-breaking Somatic Super-Syndrome framework, Dr Kustow goes beyond the standard inattention-and-hyperactivity checklist to show you how ADHD affects the whole brain and body across 10 domains, from focus and emotions to sleep, energy, and immune health.
By the end, you will have mapped your own ADHD Signature, your unique pattern of strengths and challenges, and built a practical, personalised plan for change.
Your instructor - Dr James Kustow
Dr James Kustow is a London-based consultant psychiatrist, integrative psychotherapist, and Medical Director of The Grove Practice. He is one of the UK's most respected voices in adult ADHD, known for his whole-person, integrative approach that goes far beyond medication management.
He is the author of How to Thrive with Adult ADHD (Penguin, 2024) and has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, and Men's Health, and on podcasts including ADHD Chatter, The Anxious Achiever, and On The Mend with Matt Willis.
His ground-breaking research on the Somatic Super-Syndrome, the surprising cluster of physical health conditions associated with ADHD, has been presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry, the Royal Society of Medicine, and NeuroBloom 2025.
What's Inside the Programme
9 modules. Video lessons, reflection exercises, and downloadable tools, all designed to be ADHD-friendly.
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Module 1: Welcome & Introduction
How to get the most from this self-study programme
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Module 2: Understanding Adult ADHD
Diagnostic criteria, the Dysregulation Model, and ADHD's impact on health and life
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Module 3: Mapping Your Unique ADHD
The 10 Domains Screener, your ADHD Signature Quadrant, strengths and challenges
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Module 4: Blocks & Barriers
The psychological patterns that get in the way, and how to shift them
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Module 5: Emotional Regulation in ADHD
Emotional dysregulation, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and practical tools
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Module 6: Mindset & Masking
Building an ADHD identity that serves you; understanding the cost of masking
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Module 7: Practical Strategies
Dr Kustow's 7 Pillars for focus, productivity and balance
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Module 8: ADHD & Sleep
The ADHD-sleep connection and a practical 10-step sleep toolkit
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Module 9: What Next
Closing reflections and your personalised action plan
What to expect from the course
Most ADHD resources focus on symptoms and medication. This programme is built on a fundamentally different idea: that ADHD is a multi-domain challenge involving the whole brain and body, and that lasting change requires understanding your own unique presentation, not following a generic plan.
This is not a generic ADHD awareness course. It is the same content Dr Kustow delivers to sold-out live audiences at The Grove Practice, now available as a self-study online programme - structured, ADHD-friendly, and designed for real life.
Who this course is for
This online ADHD course is designed for:
- Adults with ADHD - whether newly diagnosed, long-diagnosed, or still exploring
- People waiting for an ADHD assessment - who want to start understanding themselves now
- Partners, parents and family members of people with ADHD
- Anyone who suspects they may have ADHD but isn't sure where to begin
You do not need a formal diagnosis to benefit from this course.
What you'll learn
By completing this programme, you will:
- Understand how ADHD actually works, beyond the textbook checklist, using Dr Kustow's 10-Domain model and Dysregulation Framework
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Map your unique ADHD Signature - a personalised picture of how ADHD shows up for you, using the ADHD Signature Quadrant and 10 Domains Screener tools
- Understand the link between ADHD, the body, and chronic health, including Dr Kustow's research on ADHD and the Somatic Super-Syndrome
- Recognise and manage emotional dysregulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), two of the most disruptive and least-understood aspects of adult ADHD
- Identify the psychological blocks and barriers that hold people with ADHD back and how to address them
- Develop a strengths-based ADHD mindset and understand the role of masking
- Apply Dr Kustow's 7 Pillars framework, a practical, evidence-informed approach to managing ADHD without relying on medication alone
- Build better sleep - one of the most powerful levers for ADHD management
- Leave with a clear, personalised next-steps action plan
Example Curriculum
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FAQs
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to take this course?
No. This adult ADHD course is open to anyone, whether you're diagnosed, waiting for an assessment, or simply exploring whether ADHD might be relevant to your life.
Is this course accredited or does it come with a certificate?
This is a self-study personal development programme, not a clinical or professional qualification. A certificate of completion is available on request.
How long does the course take?
The programme is designed to be worked through at your own pace. There are 9 modules with a total of around 5-6 hours of video content, plus downloadable tools and reflection exercises.
Is this course suitable for family members or partners of people with ADHD?
Yes - it is specifically designed for adults with ADHD, their families, partners, and anyone who supports someone with ADHD.
How is this different from other online ADHD courses?
This course is led by a consultant psychiatrist with 20+ years of specialist adult ADHD experience, and is built on Dr Kustow's original clinical frameworks - the 10-Domain Model, the ADHD Signature Quadrant, and the Somatic Super-Syndrome. It goes significantly deeper than general ADHD awareness content.
Can I access this course if I'm outside the UK?
Yes, the course is fully online and available worldwide.