ADHD Social Skills: Socialize with Confidence by PreGaming!

Socializing can be difficult, if not downright painful, for a lot of us with ADHD… turns out there might be some ways to make it more enjoyable! Such as pre-gaming, a concept we learned from Caroline Maguire. What is a PreGame? We’ll let Jessica and Caroline tell ya!

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What's in this video:
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Strategies for Preparing for Social Engagements
01:10 - The Importance of a PreGame Plan
01:34 - Tailoring Social Preparation to Personal Needs
02:11 - How to Charge Your Emotional and Social Battery
02:33 - Setting a Positive Mindset for Social Interactions
03:04 - Choosing the Right Environment for Your Comfort
03:32 - Making Detailed Plans for Social Events
04:08 - Jessica's PreGame Shopping
05:11 - Budgeting and Decision-Making During Shopping
06:06 - Reflecting on the Benefits of PreGaming
07:02 - Extended Version on Patreon
07:23 - Join our Discord Community