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COURSE DESCRIPTION
While ADHD is undoubtedly a real condition, does the recent and dramatic rise in self-diagnosis represent a clinical reality? Lately, more and more clients have been coming to us with a self-diagnosis of Adult ADHD after doing "research" on social media and are now invested in that identity. But what if you observe that their symptoms are better explained by a host of other causes like poor sleep, overwork, anxiety, or social media itself? How do you avoid giving the "official diagnosis" of Adult ADHD when it isn't warranted, but still maintain an alliance with the client?
Join us for a practical and clinically-focused discussion about the increase of ADHD self-diagnoses, what else can mimic its symptoms, and how to approach clients who believe they have ADHD when you disagree with their self-diagnosis.
EDUCATIONAL GOAL
To have a richer appreciation for the myriad causes of attentional difficulties and learn practical, clinical skills of approaching clients with these concerns.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Attendees will be able to:
- Define the criteria of what an ADHD diagnosis is.
- Define the criteria of what an ADHD diagnosis is not.
- Give 2 ways to explain to clients that they may not have ADHD.
OUTLINE/OTHER DETAILS
12:30pm-2:30pm at La Jolla/Riford Public Library, Seminar Room (7555 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92137)
There is a small parking lot plus street parking.
12:15pm-12:30pm: Check-In/Intro
12:30pm-2:30pm: CE Presentation
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First Lesson (30 minutes) - Is there really an adult ADHD epidemic?
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Second Lesson (30 minutes) - What is and is not adult ADHD? 10:05 - 10:35
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Third Lesson (30 minutes) - How can you discuss a non-diagnosis with clients?
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Closing (30 minutes) - Recap/Q&A
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This event is for mental health professionals.
COST
$35 for Chapter Members
$50 for Non-Members
$15 for Pre-Licensed and Students
Refund/Cancellation Policy
ACCOMODATIONS & GRIEVANCES
Please email the Education Chair and visit our website for policies.
CERTIFICATES
Course Completion certificates will be awarded electronically in exchange for a completed evaluation form. Please make sure the Program Administrator has your correct email.
Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Participants must be present for the entire length of the workshop to be awarded credit. Participants will not be given CE credit if they are more than 15 minutes late and/or do not stay for the entire length of the workshop.
This course is provided by the San Diego Chapter of the California association of marriage and family therapists (Provider #57330) is approved by the California association of marriage and family therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. San Diego chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.
Please email the CE Chair.
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