The Art of Thriving with ADHD
The Art of Thriving with ADHD:
A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Well-Being, Focus, and Life Satisfaction
with Dr. Manijeh Motaghy
Adults with ADHD often spend years trying to fix what is wrong with them. This course offers a different approach.
Drawing from neuroscience, mindfulness, practical psychology, and Dr. William Dodson's Interest-Based Nervous System model, participants will learn how the ADHD brain functions best, develop practical tools for everyday challenges, and cultivate the inner qualities that support genuine happiness and well-being. Many of the lessons in this course are also available in Dr. Manijeh’s book, It’s Not Easy to Be Human, which participants may choose to reference alongside the course materials for additional insight and support, though it is entirely optional.
Rather than focusing solely on symptom management, this course helps participants understand their unique nervous system, strengthen emotional resilience, improve daily functioning, and build a life aligned with their values, strengths, and aspirations.
Through mindfulness practices, self-reflection, group discussion, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to reduce unnecessary suffering and create the conditions for a more focused, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
Dates & Time:
Saturdays, July 18 - August 22, 2026
10:30 am -12 pm, PT
Location:
Live-Online via Zoom
A recording will be available to all registered participants.
General Public Registration:
Base Rate: $100
Supporter Rate: $150*
Benefactor Rate: $250*
UCLA Health Employee & UCLA Student Registration:
UCLA Health Employee: $80**
UCLA Student: $0**
*Supporter and Benefactor rates include the base rate plus the suggested donation amount.
**UCLA Heath Employees & UCLA Students must register with their Mednet or Student email respectively.
About the Instructor:
Dr. Manijeh Motaghy
Manijeh holds a Doctorate degree in Psychology of Organizational Management Consulting. She is the Founder of Mindful Business Institute and Co-Founder of Mindful Valley with over 20 years practice in yoga and meditation and over 10 years intensive experience in Mindfulness meditation and related teachings.
As the Co-Founder of Mindful Valley, Manijeh has coordinated and lead over 50 day-long retreats including Work-Life Balance and continues to lead weekly Mindfulness study groups in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas and West Hills. She has trained and taught Mindfulness to hundreds of individuals, executives and staff at corporations, non-profits, health-care and academic settings. Manijeh is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator by the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Board of Behavioral Sciences and an Authorized MAPs Teacher. As a dedicated practitioner, she infuses mindfulness into her life, training, consulting and speaking engagements to optimize success and well-being for all involved.
Class Notes & Policies
- UCLA Mindful classes are educational programs, not a clinical treatment.
- All UCLA Mindful events are subject to audio and/or video recording.
Technical Recommendation: For optimal experience, we encourage you to access the course with a Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser on a desktop/laptop with secure internet connection.