Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication (HS - Sarkis - 051325)
Tracking # 20-869973
Course overview
Many persons 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, you will learn more about these reasons, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD. Looking at ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider reasons for the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way the brain works in ADHD, you will be able to better identify a variety of strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and positively influence symptoms of ADHD in your clients. Not only will you walk away with information about some of the most common non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation and neurofeedback, you will also learn a variety of practical strategies that can be implemented immediately and at low cost. We will 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.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Florida Office of School Psychology
School Psychologist
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor
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
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis maintains a private practice. She serves as a contributor to Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. Dr. Sarkis is a facilitator for Collaborative Divorce. She is a published author and receives royalties. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Sarkis has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations to disclose.
Non-financial: Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis is an advisor to the Institute of Certified ADHD Professionals and a Professional Expert Understood.org, part of National Center for Learning Disabilities. She a member of Next Generation Divorce, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Attention Deficit Disorder Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association, and the National Board for Certified Counselors.