Confident Parenting, Thriving Kids: ADHD Support That Works

Raising a child with ADHD comes with unique challenges—but you don’t have to do it alone.

At Securely Thriving, we provide attachment-focused coaching and playful strategies to support children with ADHD at home and in the classroom.

Our Approch

At Securely Thriving: ADHD Family Solutions, we recognize that play is a powerful tool for fostering connection and growth. Our mission is to support parents, caregivers, and educators in creating structured and joyful environments where children with ADHD can flourish. By integrating play with attachment-focused strategies, we help families and schools navigate the complexities of ADHD with confidence and ease.

About Ariel-Paul Saunders

I am a Registered Therapeutic Counselor, somatic practitioner, educator, and founder of Securely Thriving.

With over two decades of experience supporting children and families, I bring a unique blend of clinical insight, developmental wisdom, and deep presence to my work with ADHD.

Drawing from my background in Waldorf education, Child and Youth Care, Somatic Therapy, and Contemplative Practice, I help parents and educators create structured, connected, and playful environments where children with ADHD—and the adults who support them—can truly thrive.

My work is grounded in the belief that secure relationships and nervous system safety are at the heart of transformation. Whether you're navigating daily struggles at home or seeking tools to support neurodivergent students in your classroom, I’m here to walk with you, step by step.

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Services For Families

🌿 Thriving at Home. 1:1 ADHD Family Support

Personalized, attachment-focused support to help your family thrive.

Get tailored guidance to reduce daily stress, strengthen your bond with your child, and bring more calm into your home. Learn how to use play, connection, and simple routines to make parenting with ADHD easier and more joyful.

✅ Calm the chaos with structure

✅ Strengthen trust and emotional connection

✅ Learn ADHD-friendly parenting tools that actually work

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Available in 8-week coaching packages

🌻 Group Coaching for Parents

A supportive, guided space to learn, grow, and connect.

Join a small group of parents navigating the same challenges. Together, we’ll explore proven strategies for connection, play, and calm—all with expert guidance and community support.

✅ Live weekly group calls or in-person meeting

✅ ADHD-specific tools and play-based strategies

✅ Encouragement, accountability, and real connection

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8-week cycles with a private community space

Services For Schools

📚 Teacher Training & Professional Development

Compassionate, practical strategies for ADHD-friendly classrooms.

Help your staff understand ADHD through a trauma-informed, connection-based lens. Learn tools that support focus, flexibility, and emotional regulation—without relying on shame or behavior charts.

✅ Build empathy and understanding

✅ Use play and movement to support learning

✅ Partner with families more effectively

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Custom sessions available for PD days, workshops, or ongoing training

🤝 School Consultations

Support for staff, students, and families—together.

We help schools and families work as a team to support children with ADHD. From observations to team meetings, we provide collaborative solutions grounded in neuroscience, regulation, and play.

✅ Build bridges between home and school

✅ Co-create support plans that actually help

✅ Strengthen relationships and reduce overwhelm

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Available as one-time consultations or ongoing support

What others are saying

Chris Jepson

“Ariel has been a pleasure to work with. His kind, soft, and deep presence is always felt throughout the entirety of the sessions. And while the sessions have been quite safe and gentle, the results I have experienced have been transformational. The thing I value the most is his ability to quickly and skillfully tune into me personally as I am, find the edges of my current comfort zone and bring me right to them to explore together. This has cut through any noise and gotten straight into the good stuff. I would highly recommend anyone looking for support and/or growth to work with Ariel!”

Eli Mead

Ari is both deeply caring and deeply relaxed— he embodies the work he does. Highly recommended.”

Jess Asch

“Ari has a really artful way of questioning and framing ideas. He helped me gain perspective on a patterned situation in a really different way that brought me a fresh mindset and excitement to explore something that is normally very difficult for me. His kindness, gentle way of relating, and considerate nature make for a safe space to share vulnerably and explore possibility.”

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FAQS

What makes your approach different from other ADHD coaching programs?

What sets Securely Thriving apart is our focus on secure attachment and the power of play. While many programs focus only on behavior management, we help you build a deep emotional connection with your child or student, creating the foundation for true growth. Our approach blends evidence-based strategies, developmental science, and real-world support—so families and schools can move from surviving to thriving.

Who do you work with?

We support parents, caregivers, educators, and helping professionals navigating the challenges of ADHD, emotional regulation, and family dynamics. You're in the right place if you are looking for resources, 1:1 coaching, parenting groups, workshops, or school collaboration.

Do I need a formal ADHD diagnosis to work with you?

Not at all. We have found that the tools and resources that support ADHD brains to thrive can be useful for a wide variety of individuals. Children, families, and schools all benefit from nervous system regulation and healthy a balance of rhythm and play to support optimal growth and development. Many of my clients are exploring the possibility of ADHD, or are simply looking for support with focus, regulation, or parenting differently wired children.

What’s the first step?

Start by booking a free, no-pressure call. It’s a chance to share a bit about your situation, ask questions, and see if this support feels like the right fit.