(HS Nowell 049975 2026) Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication

Course overview

Many of our clients diagnosed with ADHD prefer not to take medication. There are various reasons for this including side effects and concerns with long term use. In this seminar, youll learn more about these concerns, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD. Viewing ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way brains with and without ADHD function, youll be able to better identify a variety of neurodivergent affirming strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and better manage ADHD symptoms in your clients. Not only will you walk away with updates about evidence based non medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neurofeedback, you'll also learn a variety of practical strategies that you and your clients can implement immediately and at low cost. Well navigate the vast research on exercise, movement, diet, sleep, disruptive technologies, supplements, and the impact of the environment on ADHD, summarizing the findings and applying the information to real life. You will leave this seminar with the tools and knowledge to develop a holistic approach to working with adults and children with ADHD.