Testimonials

What do other licensed professionals have to say about this course:

“"Thank you for offering this training with such a fantastic presenter!"”

Sarah H. LCSW

“I loved the activity during the webinar. I learned more about myself. It also helped knowing other instruments can be used during assessments.”

Haley, C. LCPC

“I appreciated the presenter's genuine nature and how she brought herself and her own life experiences into the training. She kept my attention.”

Rachael M., ATR-BC, LCPC

“The presenter really knew their stuff and gave a lot of examples to explain what they were teaching, which was great. I just wish we would have had more than an hour (or hour and a half?) to spend on interventions. ”

Greg, C., LMFT

“So many helpful things! Learning about different support strategies and interventions was great. I really look forward to using them to help advocate for my clients. ”

David S., PsyD

Hybrid: LIVE Course & VIDEOS

Course Videos Available now!

FALL 2024 LIVE SESSIONS:

October 21st, 2024 (3 hours, part 1) time: 1:00pm-4:20pm EST 

October 26th, 2024 (3 hours, part 2) time: 1:00pm-4:20pm EST 

 

Live Course Schedule:

There are two 10-minute breaks built into each day. The instructor will complete a total of 3-sixty minutes of lecture. The 6-CE hours of instructions are given on two separate days in the dates listed above. 


VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE:

Videos from our May 2024 Spring Session are now available on our website. These videos are three-hour lectures with no breaks. You can pause the video to take your own recess and finish at your own pace. 

 

BUY ONE GET TWO: This Hybrid Course allows you to attend both the LIVE sessions and the VIDEO sessions. Once registered, you can watch the video right away and attend the fall 2024 live course.

 

How to get your CE Certificate: You must attend all 6 hours to receive credits. All attendees must finish an exam and pass it by 80% to gain credits regardless of whether they attend live or recorded sessions. 


What's covered in this course:

  • Define

    You will be able to define the diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD and articulate examples of these criteria.

  • Identify challenges

    You will be able to explain at least ten unique challenges specific to the adult ADHD population.

  • Learn about misdiagnosis

    You will be able to describe factors related to misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of adult ADHD.

  • Intersectionality + ADHD

    You will be able to acknowledge how intersectionality impacts individuals with adult ADHD.

  • Identify Assessment Tools

    You will be able to identify and apply assessment tools to support the diagnosis of adult ADHD.

  • Neurodivergent-affirming treatment

    You will be able to utilize neurodivergent-affirming treatment interventions for the adult ADHD population.

Learn how to work with adults living with ADHD

Chances are, you have encountered someone with adult ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in your practice. If you are like many counselors, you may have written off adult ADHD as “just another fad”, believed that it is “something you outgrow”, or assumed that it is “overdiagnosed” in our society. 


Research actually shows the opposite- that adult ADHD is likely underdiagnosed and/or misdiagnosed, and that these folx do not have the support that they need to navigate the unique challenges that come with adult ADHD (Chung et al., 2019). Additionally, many adults have also developed compensatory strategies that end up masking their challenges (Canela et al., 2017), which means that we, as counselors, have an ethical responsibility to better understand the complexities and nuances of adult ADHD. It is critical to understand (not just on paper, but in practice) how the diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD translate into the therapy room when you are sitting with someone who is struggling. 


Adult ADHD goes beyond the symptoms described in the DSM, and in fact, research suggests that additional challenges, such as frequent emotional dysregulation, should be considered when assessing and diagnosing adult ADHD (Soler-Gutiérrez et al., 2023). This presentation will explore how to “translate” the diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD into the real world, assessment tools for adult ADHD, unique challenges associated with adult ADHD that are often missed in the diagnostic criteria, factors that influence underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis, neurodivergent-affirming interventions to support individuals with adult ADHD, and how intersectionality impacts individuals with adult ADHD. 


 

NBCC category this presentation content will cover:

1.     Counseling Theory/Practice and the Counseling Relationship.

2.     Human Growth and Development

3.     Social and Cultural Foundation

4.     Assessment

 

APA category this course will cover:

1.1 Program content focuses on the application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that have overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer-reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach; 

 

Target Audience: Post-masters level Mental Health Clinicians who work with adult clients.

Levels of Instruction: Intermediate. This program built on the existing skills and knowledge of clinicians at the post-master’s level.


Zoom Recording: The instructor and the slideshow are recorded during every live Zoom meeting to create home study videos. Participants' faces are not recorded. 


Course curriculum

    1. Live Course information

    2. Course Description: WHAT IS ADULT ADHD ????

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Learning Objectives: WHAT IS ADULT ADHD????

      FREE PREVIEW
    4. Presenter Bio: Sarah Mehta (she/they) LCMHC, LCAS

      FREE PREVIEW
    5. REFERENCES

      FREE PREVIEW
    6. Course Video 1-What's Adult ADHD, Anyways? Part 1. (3 hours)

    7. Course Video 2-What's Adult ADHD, Anyways? Part 2. (3 hours)

    8. HANDOUT-NOTE PAGES- for print and note taking during lecture

    9. SLIDES-Adult ADHD presentation PDF

    10. Handout-DSM criteria for ADHD

    11. Handout-Assessment for ADHA-WURD scale

    12. Handout-Assessment for ADHD-Self Report Scale-ASRS-V1.1

    13. Handout-Assessment for ADHD-DIVA.2

    14. Additional Resources

    15. Fall 2024- Part 1 Video

    1. How to get the CE certificate

About this course

  • $120.00
  • 18 lessons
  • 9.5 hours of video content

Meet our Expert Instructor

Sarah Mehta, LCMHC, LCAS

Owner and Counselor, Mountain Soul Counseling, PLLC

Sarah Mehta (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University in 2016, and she has been practicing in the counseling field since 2017. Sarah has experience across multiple settings, including community mental health and PHP/IOP. Sarah has owned her private practice, Mountain Soul Counseling, PLLC, since November 2021. She has received training in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), TF-ACT (Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and she is in the process of completing an ACT for Adult ADHD training, led by practitioner Russ Harris. She specializes in adult ADHD and autism, adult children of emotionally immature parents, and relationship trauma, particularly with folx that identify as BIPOC, queer, or hold other marginalized identities.

Improve your neurodivergent-affirming care!

Approved CE provider

Image of NBCC continuing Education Provider logo on the left and with Spring Advisory logo on the right. Spring Advisory, PLLC has been approved by The National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7169. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Spring Advisory, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Spring Advisory, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spring Advisory, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Art Therapy Credentials Board recognizes CE credits granted by NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers. All CE from Spring Advisory can be counted towards ATR, ATR-BC, and ATCS credential renewals for art therapists per ATCB.

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Social Work CE Sponsor, #159.001540

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Psychologist CE Sponsor, #268.000141

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Marriage and Family Therapy CE Sponsor, #168.000265


Check out other required courses:

From 2023, all licensed health professionals in Illinois are required to take courses on sexual harassment prevention, alzheimer's assessment and treatment, implicit bias training, and mandated reporter training. Each training should be 1 CE credit hour to meet license renewal requirements. First time renewal of LCPC also requires a 18-hour training on supervision.

FAQ

  • Can I attend part of this course live and part of this course through recording and still get my CE credits?

    Yes. You can attend part of this course live-in real time, and part of this course through watching the video, complete the evaluation, and pass the exam by 80% to get your 6CEs.

  • Q: I finished my course, where is my CE evaluation and exam link?

    A: On your course website, look on the left-hand side menu, and find the menu item to the CE eval and exam link. 

  • Q: I finished my exam, but I did not get my certificate, what happened?

    A: It's highly possible that you misspelled your email address when filling out the form. You can retake the exam to get the certificate resent to you. 

  • Q. I passed the exam by 70%, where is my certificate?

    A: You must pass the exam by over 80% in order to obtain your CE certificate, go back to your course page and access the CE link, retake the exam until you pass by 80%. You will be awarded your CE certificate upon passing at 80% or above.

  • Q: I created an account and paid for the course, but when I go to the dashboard, I didn't see my course, what happened?

    A: We often see people create two accounts by mistake due to the misspelling of email addresses. Then the paid course reside in the wrong-email-address account. Unfortunately, this requires manual help. Reach out to the Admin for assistance.

Video: How to use the Spring Advisory Course Website

Compatible Web Technology for Online Course

In order to make sure your course runs well, please make sure your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device has the following:

  1. The most recent version of one of the web browsers in your PC or MAC computer. 
  2. Javascript enabled
  3. PDF plugin
  4. Graphic and audio output capability
  5. Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
  6. TLS 1.2 is supported by your web browser

CE Requirements and Disclaimer

  • If you require assistance or accommodations for accessibility, please email [email protected]
  • You can find our refund and cancellation policy on our website’s terms of use. By using our website, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of use.
  • The target audience and the instructional level of this program: intermediate
  • There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support in this program. 
  • By taking an online course, in real-time/live or pre-recorded/video, you are required to pass an exam by 80% about the course content in order to obtain your CE Credits and Certificates. 
  • Upon passing the post-test exam at 80% or above, certificates are issued immediately/ within the same 24-hour period. Unforeseen technical failure may cause delays. Please email [email protected] for any issues.  
  • It is our goal to help maintain and advance the knowledge and skills of doctoral-level psychologists. APA-approved Continuing education (CE) in psychology is an ongoing process consisting of formal learning activities that (1) are relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science; (2) enable psychologists to keep pace with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, prevention, intervention, and/or education, as well as important relevant legal, statutory, leadership, or regulatory issues; and (3) allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.