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Beyond the Labels:
A Grounded Look at ADHD, Brain Design and Changing Times
(Two hour workshop)
A Special York Centre Event
Join us for an energising and insightful afternoon exploring ADHD through a fresh, compassionate and science‑based lens. Whether you’re curious, navigating ADHD yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in how changing times shape our brains, this event is designed to inform, inspire and empower.
Whether you’ve worked with us before, reconnecting after some time, or if you haven't yet worked with us, we’d love to welcome you into the York Centre community for this uplifting and thought‑provoking session.
What dates?
Date: Saturday 21st November 2026
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: The York Centre, 33 Bishopthorpe Road
Booking Essential — At only £10 per ticket, there are limited places (8 in person)
This event is intentionally small and welcoming, so early booking is recommended.
Additional York Date: Thursday 26th November 2026, 3:00pm–5:00pm Held again at The York Centre.
Online Events (all times are GMT)
Join us from anywhere in the UK or abroad:
- Saturday 14th November 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Tuesday 1st December 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Each online session offers the same grounded, engaging content in a relaxed, accessible format via Microsoft Teams with limited numbers of 12 attendees.
Reserve Your Place: email us with your full name and how many places you'd like to reserve on which date - contact@yorkcentre.co.uk
What to Expect?
The session is for adults (including people with a personal or professional interest). Sessions are facilitated by Emma Grey and Ingrid Steele, The York Centre owners, highly experienced psychotherapists, qualified ADHD assessors, and certified ADHD and autism coaches.
(We will also run sessions in the future for young people).
- accurate and understandable information about ADHD and neurodivergence.
- useful information and advice to take away about how our brains are designed and how an ADHD brain works.
- time to ask questions and share your experiences in a trusted environment.
- explain why we are experiencing a significant rise in the number of people who are formally diagnosed with ADHD.
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