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Adult ADHD: executive function, emotional, and interpersonal treatments

Presenter: Andrew Sheridan

UWA; ADHD WA; Dr Sheridan Psychology

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Are you interested in individual and group treatment options for adult ADHD, addressing both core symptoms and common comorbidities? This discussion will take a tour of psychosocial adult ADHD treatments, with plenty of room for questions and discussion.

This event will focus on understanding the core and comorbid symptoms of ADHD, formulating with ADHD in mind, and selecting appropriate evidence-based treatments to maximise function and reduce psychological distress.

ADHD will be discussed from the lens of brain development and executive function skills. We will also discuss common risk factors and examples of how symptoms present in daily life. We will focus also on navigating some of the common challenges in diagnostic assessment, for example when age of onset is difficult to determine.

The main segment of the discussion will focus on the provision of psychosocial treatments for ADHD, with a focus on adapting routine treatments for ADHD clients (i.e. anxiety, depression, and so forth) and also providing treatments that target core ADHD symptoms such as executive dysfunction.

Accordingly the main treatment themes will be: executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, social skills and relationships, self-compassion, and sleep. We will also touch on parenting work, as this is frequently a challenge for ADHD clients.

There will be chance to complete a formulation activity using a case vignette, and to discuss how the case presentation can be used to inform the formulation; and what the primary treatment priorities would be. There will also be some time for questions.

About this event:

This masterclass will include a presentation on recent research, clinical case examples, and include at least one group activity.

Key Learning Objectives

1. Understand core and comorbid symptoms of ADHD.
2. Learn how to integrate knowledge of ADHD into case formulations.
3. Know what the treatment options are for core and comorbid symptoms.

This session is suitable for all levels of clinicians/ therapists.

Duration & Format / Training Modalities

The format will be a 2-hour masterclass (plus a morning tea break), lecture-style presentation, with some small-group work and case examples.

Doors open at 9am for a 10am start, and the expected finish is 12:30pm.

** Please note there is no parking available within the Niche centre. Parking officials will be inspecting the Niche car park and will issue infringement notices. The closest available paid parking is at the multistorey QEII parking centre, accessible off Winthrop Avenue. If you feel like a short (5-minute) walk, there is free short-term parking available at nearby Rosalie Park.

References – readings

1. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Adult ADHD: Mary Solanto
2. Taking Charge of Adult ADHD: Russell Barkley, Christine Benton
3. Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: Peg Dawson, Richard Guare

AACBT student members have free tickets, but MUST book to reserve their place.

Non-members can join now and gain all of the other advantages of AACBT Membership!

There are no early bird rates for this event and please note that there are no door sales possible.

Please contact info@aacbt.org.au for more information.

COVID Safety:

Please note, the venue will be following all relevant Public Health Orders and checking delegates as per their obligations. Density, and mask requirements will be in line with relevant government guidelines. As per all events, please do not attend if you are unwell.

If you are required to cancel your attendance owing to a COVID isolation, please contact us for a full refund or ticket transfer.

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