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Non-Medication Treatments for ADHD: ADHD and the "Immature" Brain


Average Rating:
   4
Speaker:
Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, DCMHS, LMHC
Duration:
5 Hours 48 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 15, 2015
Product Code:
POS061035
Media Type:
Digital Recording
Access:
Never expires.


Description

In your practice, you will find clients/patients with an ADHD diagnosis who prefer not to take medication. There are various reasons for this - and in this seminar recording you will learn these reasons, and you will learn what other treatment options are available. The more you know the “whys” of your client’s choice of treatment, the better quality of care you can provide them. You will learn about the medications available for treating ADHD, including the benefits and side effects. You will learn the myths surrounding medication, and how to help your client/patient make the most informed choice about their treatment.
Not only will you learn the most common non-medication treatments for ADHD in this seminar recording, you will also learn the safety and efficacy of each treatment. This information is very valuable when considering referring a client/patient for ADHD treatment. You will also learn how much these treatments cost, and if the possible benefits outweigh the financial impact on the client/patient.
The use of nutraceuticals/supplements will be discussed - both how they can impact the central nervous system and why it is important to find a producer with good quality assurance. You will also learn how diet can make a difference in treating ADHD - but not in the way you might think. You will also learn more about the research purporting a link between pesticides and ADHD. Dr. Sarkis, a psychotherapist and published author with more than 15 years of experience in treating ADHD, will show you the path to determining the best ADHD client/patient treatment.

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Dr. Stephanie Sarkis is a renowned therapist and leading expert on gaslighting. With over two decades of experience as a clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Sarkis has become a trusted voice in the fight against gaslighting and related forms of psychological manipulation. Her groundbreaking book, Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People – and Break Free, has become a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the devastating impact of gaslighting and how to heal from its effects. She was named a diplomate and clinical mental health specialist in child and adolescent counseling by the American Mental Health Counselors Association, one of only 20 professionals in the United States with this dual designation. Dr. Sarkis is also a national certified counselor, licensed mental health counselor, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Mediator. She has been in private practice for over 20 years. Dr. Sarkis is a senior contributor for Forbes online and is also a contributor to Psychology Today. Her Psychology Today posts have been viewed over 70 million times. Her Psychology Today article “11 Red Flags of Gaslighting in a Relationship” went viral, with over 15 million views. She has taught the graduate-level classes Diagnosis and Assessment of Mental Health Disorders in addition to Law and Ethics of Counseling at the University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Sarkis earned a PhD, EdS, and MEd in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida, named by US News and World Report as the top counselor education program in the country. Dr. Sarkis has appeared on CNN, 10% Happier with Dan Harris, Sirius XM Doctor Radio, ABC (U.S.), ABC (Australia), in USA Today, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and many more media outlets. Her research on comorbid ADHD and its impact on pediatric executive function was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. She hosts the Talking Brains podcast and is based in Tampa, Florida. Her latest book Healing from Toxic Relationships is available now. Visit her website at www.stephaniesarkis.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis maintains a private practice. She serves as a contributor to Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Psychology Today and is an advisory panel member for Evergreen Certifications. Dr. Sarkis is a facilitator for Collaborative Divorce. She receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis is a professional expert for Understood.org, part of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. She is a member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, and the National Board for Certified Counselors.


Objectives

  1. Characterize the benefits and drawbacks of non-medication treatments for ADHD versus medication treatment
  2. Determine the most common non-medication treatments for ADHD
  3. Identify the reasons why many patients/clients request non-medication treatments
  4. Synthesis the safety and efficacy of non-medication treatments for ADHD
  5. Determine whether the benefits of alternative treatments outweigh the costs to the patient/client
  6. Evaluate how nutraceuticals/supplements and diet may or may not influence symptoms of ADHD

Outline

Non-Medication Treatments for ADHD: ADHD and the “Immature” Brain
  • Brain imaging evidence of ADHD
  • Genetic links of ADHD
  • Research regarding ADHD brain development
  • Frontal lobes mature more slowly in the ADHD brain
  • Implications for treatment
Traditional Treatments for ADHD
  • Medication
  • Stimulants
  • Non-stimulants
  • Parents’ concerns about medication
  • Counseling
Movement Techniques
  • ADHD brain has a low level of a brain chemical called dopamine
  • Movement raises dopamine levels
  • Role of rhythm and timing in the ADHD brain
  • Exercise
  • Integrated movement systems
  • Yoga
  • Karate
Frontal Lobe/Working Memory Training
  • Improving cognitive abilities
  • “Brain Gym”
  • Integrative listening systems
  • “Tomatis Method”
  • Interactive Metronome
Vestibular and Cerebellar Exercises
  • Deficits in inner ear
  • Dyslexia dyspraxia attention treatment (DDAT)
  • Sensory Integration Therapy
  • Sensitivity to texture, touch, smells
  • Synthesia
  • Treatments
ADHD and Nervous System Overstimulation
  • Nervous system is “overcharged”
  • Breathwork and movement for nervous system calming
  • Meditation
  • Creative visualization
  • Neurofeedback
Physical Body Work
  • Massage
  • Chiropractic treatment
  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
  • Acupuncture
Environmental Influences
  • Television/video games
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Second-hand smoke
  • Environmental toxicity
  • Lead poisoning
  • Studies regarding link
  • Changes to the environment
Supplements/Nutraceuticals
  • Supplements
  • Not regulated by FDA
  • Pharmacopeia seal
  • Omega 3-6-9
  • Study shows people with ADHD do not absorb Omegas as well as others
  • Data on effectiveness
Diet
  • Food additives
  • Food allergies
  • Pesticides
  • Recent study regarding ADHD risk and pesticides
  • Is organic really necessary?
  • Optimal diet for ADHD

Target Audience

Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage And Family Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Teachers, School Administrators, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Nurses, Other Helping Professionals That Work With Children

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 4

Comments

VERA D

"she was excellent...good delivery and good information and up to date...applied to adults and children"

Amy Z

"I liked this course and speaker, but it was the not person advertised, it's not live so why not either advertise it correctly or play a video with the person advertised?? and PLEASE at least provide the slides from the beginning of the course. "

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