What is Adult ADHD, Anyways? (6CE) video course
Continuing Education Credit Hours:
6
This CE course is approved by:
APA, NBCC, IDFPR
CE course Category:
Clinical
CE Course Type:
Asynchronous home study video online course
Course Description:
Chances are, you have encountered someone with adult ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in your practice. If you are like many counselors, you may have written off adult ADHD as “just another fad”, believed that it is “something you outgrow”, or assumed that it is “overdiagnosed” in our society. Research actually shows the opposite- that adult ADHD is likely underdiagnosed and/or misdiagnosed, and that these folx do not have the support that they need to navigate the unique challenges that come with adult ADHD (Chung et al., 2019). Additionally, many adults have also developed compensatory strategies that end up masking their challenges (Canela et al., 2017), which means that we, as counselors, have an ethical responsibility to better understand the complexities and nuances of adult ADHD. It is critical to understand (not just on paper, but in practice) how the diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD translate into the therapy room when you are sitting with someone who is struggling. Adult ADHD goes beyond the symptoms described in the DSM, and in fact, research suggests that additional challenges, such as frequent emotional dysregulation, should be considered when assessing and diagnosing adult ADHD (Soler-Gutiérrez et al., 2023). This presentation will explore how to “translate” the diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD into the real world, assessment tools for adult ADHD, unique challenges associated with adult ADHD that are often missed in the diagnostic criteria, factors that influence underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis, neurodivergent-affirming interventions to support individuals with adult ADHD, and how intersectionality impacts individuals with adult ADHD.
Course Learning Outcome Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to explain at least ten unique challenges specific to the adult ADHD population.
2. Participants will be able to describe factors related to misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of adult ADHD.
3. Participants will be able to recognize how intersectionality impacts individuals with adult ADHD.
4. Participants will be able to identify and apply assessment tools to support with the diagnosis of adult ADHD.
5. Participants will be able to apply neurodivergent-affirming treatment interventions for the adult ADHD population.
Sarah Mehta, LCMHC, LCAS
Sarah Mehta (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University in 2016, and she has been in the counseling field since 2017. Sarah has experience across multiple settings, including community mental health and addiction-focused PHP/IOP. She has received training in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), TF-ACT (Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). She specializes in adult neurodiversity (specifically ADHD and Autism), adult children of emotionally immature parents, and relationship trauma. Sarah offers coaching services for individuals with ADHD and Autism.
How to Get Your CE Certificate After Completing The Course:
Please fill out a course evaluation and pass the post-test exam by 80% score or more. Your certificate will be issued to you after passing the exam. You can retake the exam if you do not pass.
CE Providers:
Spring Advisory, PLLC has been approved by The National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7169. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Spring Advisory, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Spring Advisory, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spring Advisory, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Our goal is to help maintain and advance the knowledge and skills of doctoral-level psychologists. APA-approved Continuing education (CE) in psychology is an ongoing process consisting of formal learning activities that (1) are relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science; (2) enable psychologists to keep pace with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, prevention, intervention, and/or education, as well as important relevant legal, statutory, leadership, or regulatory issues; and (3) allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support in this program.
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