Trauma or ADHD? Trauma-Informed Tools for Working with ADHD
Summary
ADHD is the most studied diagnosis of children and adults. This course will discuss the latest research findings, provide greater understanding of the effects ADHD has on the brain and how these effects are very similar to those left on the brain by traumatic experiences. We will discuss the spectrum of trauma, and how even small sometimes unnoticed brain injuries can cause symptoms comparable to those recognized as common ADHD symptoms. We will draw a clear connection between the spectrum of trauma and ADHD. We will also look at demographics of who is diagnosed with ADHD.
In the second half of the 3 hour course we will focus on learning trauma informed practice skills to create a more effective setting for supportive treatment of individuals with ADHD and/or traumatic experiences. Using the research to guide our work we will discuss somatic awareness and tools to build safety for a positive healing environment. Giving participants the opportunity to gain tools and understanding around how to help clients who are struggling to understand their own behaviors.
Describe the trauma spectrum of events and how trauma affects our brain functionality.
Describe ADHD symptoms and how our brain functionality affects our ability to learn.
Explain why working in a trauma-informed way is more effective than a non-trauma-informed way when working with all clients.
Describe specific tools and skills to use with client with ADHD and/or trauma injuries.
Agenda
Date
Time
Description
October 21, 2022
9:00am - 9:30am
Introductions/Review
October 21, 2022
9:30am - 10:30am
Introduction To ADHD: An Understanding of Dysregulation
October 21, 2022
10:30am - 10:45am
BREAK
October 21, 2022
10:45am - 11:15am
Brain Responses To Trauma and ADHD
October 21, 2022
11:15am - 11:45am
Tools for Supporting/Managing trauma or dysregulation
October 21, 2022
11:45am - 12:00pm
Questions
Instructors
Hillary M. Baldwin-Steller
Ashlea Walton
webinar (synchronous interactive)
Sessions
10/21/2022 9:00 AM ET to 12:00 PM ET
CE Contact Hours
2.75 regular live interactive online
Location
online
Fees
$65.00
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