Assessing, Accepting & Embracing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A Guide for Clients & Clinicians

Overview

While much more widely understood then in the past, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder continues to be unrecognized and untreated in youth and adults. There are a multitude of myths and misconceptions held by both clients and clinicians alike. Still frequently misdiagnosed and untreated in youth, ADHD often goes unrecognized into adulthood. Children and youth are criticized for unrecognized symptoms and subsequently internalize negative messages about their identity. Cognitive distortions such as “lazy, difficult, unintelligent or unable to learn,” contribute to limiting beliefs around those with ADHD, their strengths and capabilities. Masking of symptoms and overcompensation often leads to chronic stress and exhaustion, often exacerbating symptoms.

This Workshop highlights how myths and misconceptions also impact clinicians’ ability to diagnose and treat clients. An immersive workshop, both didactic and interactive, experiential teaching methods will be used for an embodied learning experience. Additionally, a plethora of interventions for emotional regulation, organization, professional and social functioning will be discussed and demonstrated. The workshop will also focus specifically on ADHD paralysis, a common symptom of overwhelm and stress. Time for participants to ask questions and practice the treatment interventions will be provided.

CEs: 4

Learning Objectives

• Participants will gain skills to better assess & identify their own unconscious (or conscious) assumptions /bias in diagnosing ADHD in youth and adults
• Participants will achieve mastery regarding assessing the differences between adult and youth ADHD.
• Participants will learn & practice in an interactive, experiential setting how to provide concrete treatment interventions to manage symptoms of ADHD. Organizational tools & coping strategies for youth and adults. – Didactic

Tuition:

• $80 – Regular
• $60 – Alumni, FL, Adjunct Rate
• $45 – Veterans Rate
• ***Current AUSSW Student’s free with promo code***  

Meet the Speaker

Ellen Blaufox, LCSW-R

Ellen Blaufox, LCSW-R is a licensed, clinical, social worker with more than 25 years of experience and expertise working with children, adolescents, adults and families who live with chronic stress, psychiatric illness, and are survivors of trauma. Currently in private practice, Ms. Blaufox was Clinical Director of the Mann and Goldsmith Residential Psychiatric Treatment Facilities at the Jewish Board, for more than ten years. During her time at the Jewish Board, Ellen had the opportunity to participate as a Core Team Member in the National Child Traumatic Study Network Learning Collaborative with the founders of Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is an experienced TF-CBT practitioner, supervisor and consultant. Additionally, Ellen was a Core Team Member of the implementation of the Sanctuary Model on the Westchester Campus of the Jewish Board where she led multi-disciplinary teams in the adaptation and implementation of the Sanctuary Model from an adult modality to address the needs of adolescent populations. She also collaborated with the Creators of SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress) in implementation of a pilot program for the Jewish Board. Ms. Blaufox is in private practice in Westchester, NY.S

​Adelphi University School of Social Work is an approved provider for continuing education credits for the following:

• NYSED Social Workers
• NYSED LMHC
• NYSED LMFT
• CASAC Renewal
• APA Psychology, pending NYSED Psychology
• NYSED LCAT

ACE Approved Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours

Adelphi University School of Social Work: Continuing Education and Professional Development, #1786, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Adelphi University School of Social Work: Continuing Education and Professional Development maintain responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/03/2022 – 03/03/2026. ACE is not an approved Continuing Education Provider in the states of New York and West Virginia unless the event is outside of West VA. Adelphi University School of Social Work is an approved NYSED CE provider in New York State.

55 states/jurisdictions accept ACE-approved provider CE contact hours. Successful completion for the award of approved continuing education credits requires attendance at the entire training/workshop and submission of a completed evaluation form.

See full credentialing information and CEUs

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made seven working days or fewer before the event for any reason—or for no-shows. We can provide credit towards a future workshop up to 24 hours before the event. After that, no credit will be issued.

Accessibility Statement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Adelphi University require that all events be accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the event host identified on the event webpage; please allow for a reasonable time frame. The event host, when necessary, will collaborate with the Student Access Office.