This course takes a deep dive into ADHD, going beyond the common behavioral profiles and approaches we are all familiar with. Looking at the “ripple effect” of ADHD, we’ll explore a more holistic, strengths-based conceptualization of having a uniquely-wired brain – and the impact of operating it in a neurotypical world without a user’s manual.

Moving beyond symptoms and behaviors, this training will look at the neurobiological differences and the developmental impact of ADHD, and the connection between ADHD and trauma. This deeper look at ADHD will inform how symptoms “ripple” out into daily functioning, relationships, identity development and mental health. We’ll review trauma-informed treatment for addressing the ripple effects rather than just the behaviors associated with ADHD, and guiding clients towards using their ADHD superpowers to heal from painful experiences, learn to self-regulate, and tap into their full potential. Participants will come away with specific assessment and treatment strategies to promote greater understanding, motivation, empowerment, and resilience for ADHD clients.

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Attendance and Location Details

Date and Time

**This is a 6-CE online seminar delivered virtually in real-time via an industry-standard webinar platform**

Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST / 10:00am – 5:30pm EST / 7:00am – 2:30pm PST

*Live Webinar Attendees: Zoom link and course materials will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date

Agenda:

Morning Session – Understanding ADHD and Its Ripple Effects

9:00 – 9:15 AM: Welcome and Overview
– Introduction
– Webinar objectives

9:15 – 10:00 AM: Understanding ADHD
– Defining ADHD by the DSM
– Review of common comorbidities
– The neurobiology of ADHD
– Video (ADHD Neurobiology)

10:00 – 10:45 AM: The Ripple Effects of ADHD
– Connection between ADHD and Trauma
– Video (Trauma)
– Interactive discussion: What it feels like to live with ADHD

10:45 – 11:00 AM: Break

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Holistic Assessment and Case Conceptualization
– Strategies during assessment process
– Thinking beyond behaviors, deepening understanding: is it a delays, deficits, or emotional/trauma
– Video (living with ADHD & Trauma)
– Activity: Breakout Rooms with Case Examples

12:15 – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break

Afternoon Session – Treatment Planning and Interventions for the Ripple Effects of ADHD

1:15 – 1:45 PM: Evidence-Based Treatments for ADHD
– Medications and therapies
– Parent and school interventions

1:45 – 2:30 PM: Trauma-Informed Treatment for ADHD
– Trauma-Informed Care basics
– Window of Tolerance
– Strengths-based understanding of ADHD: VAST and Hyperfocus
– Video

2:30 – 3:15 PM: Holistic Treatment and Addressing the Ripple Effect
– Addressing the whole person and honoring client experience and goals
– Changing the ADHD narrative
– Optimizing vs treating

3:15 – 4:20 PM: Treatment Planning and Interventions
– Applying understanding, specific interventions
– In-session and between-session strategies to improve outcomes
– Getting in and staying in the Window of Tolerance
– Activity: Breakout Rooms with Case Examples

4:20 – 4:30 PM: Closing and Q&A

Objectives:

This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:

a). After completing this training, participants will be able to define ADHD and the neurobiological differences of an ADHD brain.

b). After completing this training, participants will be able to identify common comorbidities and describe the importance of holistic assessment/case conceptualization.

c). After completing this training, participants will be able to describe the connection between ADHD and trauma.

d). After completing this training, participants will be able to name multiple domains of daily living and functioning impacted by ADHD symptoms.

e). After completing this training, participants will be able to describe VAST and identify the strengths and “superpowers” of ADHD.

f). After completing this training, participants will be able to identify strategies for treating the “ripple effects” of ADHD to increase client engagement and resilience.

Target Audience:

Mental Health Clinicians & Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Counselors, School Personnel, and Healthcare Workers.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): Amanda Good, LICSW

Material Author(s): Amanda Good, LICSW

Amanda Good, LICSW, is the Clinical Director at The Sibley Group in Washington DC, where she has been a psychotherapist for adolescent and adult clients for over 15 years. She specializes in treating stress, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms, and is certified in Eye Movement and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR). Starting her career as a social worker in a Special Education school ignited Amanda’s interest and passion in working with neurodiverse clients, especially those with ADHD. Amanda writes, teaches, and consults on a variety of topics related to trauma therapy, and makes complex mental health concepts easily understandable and accessible for clinicians and clients alike. Using a blend of trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches including EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT, and drawing from lived experience as well as extensive training, Amanda provides therapy and teaches therapists to go beyond symptom management to healing root causes and achieving lasting change, empowerment, and resilience.

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Course Materials & Delivery Method:

• Course materials (including the link to view the scheduled live webinar) are made available to all registered attendees 24-48 hours before the event start time. 
• This training is interactive and provides opportunities to ask direct questions to the trainer as well as request immediate help from staff if needed. The attendee will view the presentation in real-time from their connected device via an industry-standard internet webinar platform.

CE Approvals:

Online CE Credits has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6795. Programs that do not quality for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Online CE Credits is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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, 2024 – July 23, 2025. Social workers completing this course receive [see advertisement] live interactive webinar continuing education credits.

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