Introduction
Date Course Created: August 2025
ADHD diagnoses are surging, creating heavy demand for trained clinicians who can both accurately assess for, diagnose, and treat ADHD and its common comorbid conditions. These overlapping conditions can create significant challenges for accurate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. ADHD-related executive functioning difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and motivation issues are often compounded by mood and anxiety disorders, creating complex clinical presentations that require thoughtful, neurodivergent-affirming interventions.
This workshop equips clinicians with specialized tools and knowledge to address ADHD and its frequent comorbidity with depression and anxiety. Participants will explore symptom overlap, the unique ways ADHD influences mood and cognition, and practical strategies to adapt therapy to better support neurodivergent clients.
Through actionable strategies, participants will learn to implement executive functioning accommodations, support emotional regulation, and address cognitive distortions commonly seen in ADHD and mood disorders. This training emphasizes fostering self-compassion, reducing internalized stigma, and affirming the strengths and needs of neurodivergent clients.
This is a 5.75-CE noninteractive, self-paced online video course delivered in home study format via an industry-standard online learning platform.
Agenda
00:00 – 00:55 → Introduction to ADHD and Neurodiversity, Diagnostic Assessment, When to Refer for Testing
00:55 – 01:35 → Challenges of ADHD in Modern Society, Insight and Support, ADHD Comorbidities, Depression vs. ADHD
01:35 – 02:20 → The Cycle of ADHD/Anxiety/Depression, Cognitive Distortions, Self-Criticism and Procrastination
02:20 – 03:05 → Skills in Perceived Personality Issues, Sleep Dysregulation, The Influence of Stigma on ADHD Identity
03:05 – 03:55 → The Impact of Masking and Camouflaging, Cognitive Reframing Techniques, Addressing Stigma and Ableism
03:55 – 04:50 → Building Emotional Safety, Motivation and Interest, Microtasks, Connecting Tasks to Personal Values
04:50 – 05:46 → Self-Compassion, Effective Communication Techniques, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Key Takeaways
Objectives
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
After completing this training, participants will be able to identify at least two overlapping symptoms of ADHD, depression, and anxiety, and explain how these conditions influence emotional regulation and executive functioning.- After completing this training, participants will be able to analyze the impact of ADHD on self-esteem, chronic shame, and internalized stigma, and apply at least two strategies to help clients reclaim a positive neurodivergent identity.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to develop practical, neurodivergent-affirming tools to address executive functioning challenges such as task initiation, planning, and time management.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to recognize common cognitive distortions in clients with ADHD and mood disorders, and implement at least two strategies to support healthier thought patterns.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to adapt mindfulness, motivation, and self-compassion practices to align with the ADHD brain style, fostering emotional resilience and reducing negative self-talk.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to apply strengths-based approaches to help clients manage the combined impact of ADHD, depression, and anxiety in both therapy and daily life.
Target Audience:
Mental Health Clinicians & Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Counselors, School Personnel, and Healthcare Workers.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Corey Petersen, PhD, LCMFT
Material Author(s): Corey Petersen, PhD, LCMFT
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Course Materials & Delivery Method:
- Course Materials – The course is composed of a recorded presentation and written materials (e.g. a slide deck and/or other worksheets, manuals, or handouts as provided by the instructor). The slide deck and any additional worksheets or handouts (as provided by the instructor) are made available inside the Lesson module after a course is purchased.
- Delivery Method – This course is a recorded asynchronous, self-paced webinar training, and there is no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled. The enrolled learner will stream the recorded presentation and view the materials from their internet connected device via an industry-standard online learning platform.
CE Approvals:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
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Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Mind Works Professional Education, Inc. DBA Online CE Credits, #1974, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: July 23, 2025 – July 23, 2028. Social workers completing this course receive 5.75 clinical continuing education credits.
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