(HS 059622 Nowell 2023) ADHD, Shame, & Perfectionism: Living in The Gap between Ability and Performance
Tracking # 20-1123528
Course overview
Living with chronic and persistent executive challenges may be associated with stress and object loss, shame, depression, anxious perfectionism, and rejection sensitivity. In our enthusiastic rush to emphasize the potential benefit of stimulant medication and strategies and brain hacks, we may miss an important therapeutic opportunity supporting clients around themes of loss and shame. In this session, well investigate the frustrating gap between ability and performance which is baked into the ADHD experience and assess the functional impact of co-occurring perfectionistic and impulsive tendencies. We will learn to identify clinical red flags in the clinical interview which invite further exploration of shame on our ADHD clients self-understanding. Practical strategies for working with shame and perfectionism will be reviewed and hands-on application of these strategies will be explored by way of a case study.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. David Nowell maintains a private practice and has employment
relationships with Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts
Rehabilitation Commission, and Clark University. He is a presenter with TATRA
Training and receives compensation. Dr. Nowell is an IME provider and
receives compensation. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording
royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with
ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. David Nowell is a member of the American Psychological
Association, the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Association, and the
International Neuropsychological Society.