About this course

Learning Objectives

• Define ADHD and the neurobiological differences of an ADHD brain.
• Identify multiple "ripple effects" of ADHD and its impact on various domains of functioning.
• Describe the connection between ADHD and trauma, and use trauma-informed lens for case conceptualization.
• Name specific interventions that address the "ripple effects" of ADHD.

Learning Levels

• Beginner

Course Instructor(s)

• 

  Amanda Good

  Clinical Director, The Sibley Group

  Amanda Good, LICSW, EMDR-C, is the Clinical Director at The Sibley Group in Washington DC, where she has been a psychotherapist for adolescent and adult clients for 15 years. She specializes in treating stress, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms, and is certified in Eye Movement and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR). Having started her social work career working in Special Education, Amanda is passionate about working with ND clients and families, especially those with ADHD, to build greater understanding and empowerment.

  Amanda writes, teaches, and consults on a variety of topics relating to trauma treatment, and is passionate about making mental health concepts and treatment easily understandable for clinicians and clients alike. Using a blend of evidence-based treatments including EMDR, IFS, EFFT, CBT, and DBT, as well as a deeply grounded and relational approach, Amanda provides therapy and teaches therapists to go beyond symptom management to healing root problems and achieving lasting change.

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