Description: An exploration of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a particular attention to the  social-emotional implications and dynamics within relationships and families. Designed for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals, this program aims to enhance understanding and provide practical strategies for working effectively with individuals and couples managing ADHD

Date: Friday April 5th, 2024

Time: 3pm - 5pm CT

Location: Virtual Only (Zoom link sent 24 hours in advance)

CEU’s Offered: 2

Cost: $30 ($20 without CEUs)

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding ADHD in Social-Emotional Contexts:

  • Develop an understanding of ADHD, its symptoms, and how it impacts social and emotional well-being.

  • Explore the common emotional challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, such as emotional dysregulation, social difficulties, and self-esteem issues.

• ADHD in Relationships: Navigating Complex Dynamics:

  • Gain insights into the unique challenges and dynamics present in couples and families.

  • Discuss communication strategies, conflict resolution, and ways to foster mutual understanding and support.

• Practical Therapeutic Approaches for ADHD:

  • Learn therapeutic techniques specifically tailored for clients with ADHD.

  • Address the development of coping strategies, organizational skills, and tools to assist in emotional regulation and relationship management.

Presenter Bio:

Hayat Nadar, PsyD., is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of The Depth Collective, an affirming anti-racist psychotherapy practice centering the experiences of individuals who hold one or more minoritized intersectional identities. She is an award-winning scholar and the recipient of the National Louis University Outstanding Dissertation Award in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Before starting her practice, Dr. Nadar held the position of Staff Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Director of DEI at Lifeworks Psychotherapy Center. She is an adjunct professor in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology program at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology–National Louis University. She is a very dynamic educator, providing education for clinical training programs. Dr. Nadar holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University. Dr. Nadar is passionate about helping stigmatized communities navigate systemic oppression. She specializes in working with marginalized populations, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and gifted folx, as well as individuals with stigmatized sexual identities and interests, including consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and Kink.