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Family Therapy for ADHD from Childhood Through Launching

Kids, teens, and young adults with ADHD can put parents (and therapists) in a bind—should they be given more oversight to ensure success or more freedom to learn on their own? Although kids and teens with ADHD have understandable desires for independence, the developmental delays in executive functions associated with ADHD can significantly impact their ability to do the right things at the right times. This then understandably evokes more oversight, restrictions, checking, and even criticism from parents. Unfortunately, well-intentioned lectures from parents (or therapists) and heartfelt promises from the child or teen don’t lead to the lasting change that everyone is hoping for.

 

By understanding how the executive function deficits impact daily functioning and how that makes certain family dynamics more likely, therapists will be able to help these families navigate the daily challenges more effectively in order to reduce conflict, foster understanding of ADHD, and support agency to prepare young adults for launching into college and beyond. This will take the therapist out of the middle of the endless tug of war-and give them a framework to help these families.

Presenter Disclosure Statement:

I would like to inform you that I am the author of several books that have been used as references in this workshop. I intend to deliver valuable and unbiased content pertinent to our discussion today. If you have any questions or concerns regarding potential bias or conflicts of interest, please do not hesitate to raise them during the workshop. Your active participation and inquiries are encouraged and appreciated.

 

 

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Family Therapy for ADHD from Childhood Through Launching

Previously Recorded
$59.99 Cost For Member: 39.99 Ari Tuckman, PsyD

Kids, teens, and young adults with ADHD can put parents (and therapists) in a bind—should they be given more oversight to ensure success or more freedom to learn on their own? Although kids and teens with ADHD have understandable desires for independence, the developmental delays in executive functions associated with ADHD can significantly impact their ability to do the right things at the right times. This then understandably evokes more oversight, restrictions, checking, and even criticism from parents. Unfortunately, well-intentioned lectures from parents (or therapists) and heartfelt promises from the child or teen don’t lead to the lasting change that everyone is hoping for.

 

By understanding how the executive function deficits impact daily functioning and how that makes certain family dynamics more likely, therapists will be able to help these families navigate the daily challenges more effectively in order to reduce conflict, foster understanding of ADHD, and support agency to prepare young adults for launching into college and beyond. This will take the therapist out of the middle of the endless tug of war-and give them a framework to help these families.

Presenter Disclosure Statement:

I would like to inform you that I am the author of several books that have been used as references in this workshop. I intend to deliver valuable and unbiased content pertinent to our discussion today. If you have any questions or concerns regarding potential bias or conflicts of interest, please do not hesitate to raise them during the workshop. Your active participation and inquiries are encouraged and appreciated.

 

 

About the Presenter

About the Presenter

Ari Tuckman, PsyD is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 650 presentations and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. He is the author of four books: “ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship”, "Understand Your Brain, Get More Done”, “More Attention, Less Deficit” and “Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD”. He is a psychologist in private practice in West Chester, PA, and co-chair of the CHADD conference committee.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain to clients how ADHD impacts kids’, teens’, and young adults’ functioning
  2. List ways to help families to negotiate common stress points such as homework, mornings, and screentime
  3. Explain the pros and cons of medication for ADHD

Agenda:
  1. Introduction (20 minutes)
    1. How ADHD impacts functioning
    2. Goals of therapy
  2. Lay the groundwork for launch (Kindergarten – 8th grade) (30 minutes)
    1. Manage attention and distractions
    2. Is the problem skills or motivation?
    3. Handle homework, screen time, mornings
    4. Address oppositionality
  3. Medication for ADHD (30 minutes)
    1. What non-prescribers need to know
    2. Help families make an informed decision
  4. Prepare for launch (9th – 12th) (35 minutes)
    1. Break out of the teenage power struggle
    2. Create a sustainable process
    3. Promote active problem solving
    4. The college application is diagnostic
  5. Delay the launch (gap year) (30 minutes)
    1. The gap year myth
    2. Benefits of gap years
    3. Setting the gap up to do what it should
  6. Survive the launch (post-high school) (20 minutes)
    1. Clarify parents’ role
    2. Setting appropriate expectations for the student
    3. What it takes to be successful in college
    4. Exploring alternatives to college
  7. Q&A (15 minutes)
This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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