(HS 059628 Cabrera 2023) ADHD and Eating Disorders: Disentangling the Complex Brain-Behavior Relationship

Course overview

Due to the higher prevalence of eating disorders among individuals with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and vice versa... Its likely that if you are working with a client with ADHD, they likely have an eating disorder. But knowing how to effectively treat this unique client is extremely complex. You must understand if the symptoms are related to one over the other, or both. And when not treated simultaneously, clients end up with unhealthy coping mechanisms leading to a perpetual cycle of physical, emotional, and psychological distress and dysfunction. Join ADHD and eating disorder expert Dena Cabrera, Psy.D., CEDS, as she guides you through how: The brain-behavior relationship between ADHD and eating disorders works Each condition can exacerbate the others symptoms Genetic, neurological, psychological, and environmental factors play a role An untreated eating disorder can worsen ADHD symptoms Youll also learn how to use: An ADHD lens for eating disorders treatment Body-based interventions for body image concerns Polyagal Theroy-infomred interventions for nervous system regulation Sensory strategies for sensitivities, picky eating, and cravings Techniques for managing clients strong emotions as well as releasing them Nutrition rehabilitation to keep clients medically and emotionally safe Attend this session so you can make a significant positive impact on your clients journeys toward recovery of both conditions and improved overall well-being!