Earn 3 CE Hours!
*This course qualifies for 3 hours of continuing education training as outlined by the Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) for Utah Mental Health Professionals. Sponsored by Renew Relationship Counseling.
Learn To Be Effective With ADHD Families!!!
Learn to be effective with ADHD families! This training will provide participants with greater insight into the unique challenges of ADHD treatment. It will also review a systemic approach that can dramatically increase your treatment effectiveness! Enhance your understanding and expand your clinical toolbox!
Learning Objectives
The Biology Of ADHD
Participants will better understand the origins of ADHD with review of genetics and other contributors.
Family Intervention
Participants will understand the critical role of family intervention in the treatment of ADHD, especially for children.
The "Spin Cycle"
Participants will understand the “Spin Cycle” in families with ADHD and strategies to help.
Strategies For Treatment
Participants will understand how polyvagal theory and strategies can help parents and caregivers more effectively support children, teens, and young adults with ADHD.
Family Interventions For ADHD
Presented by: Kjrstin Walters, MA, LMFT
Kjrstin (KJ) has been working in therapeutic settings since 2003, starting at a ropes course, moving to wilderness, then residential treatment, and now currently working in private practice. She has worked as a front-line staff, wilderness guide, therapist, clinical director, parent coach, and presenter. KJ is a LMFT and is passionate about providing support to families who are affected by ADHD. Both she and her husband were diagnosed as adults with ADHD, and all 3 of their young daughters have some flavor of it. When not working, KJ loves to travel, mountain bike, rock climb, build with Lego, and has recently ventured into taking ice baths!
*The Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requirements for continuing education courses have been reviewed by the author of this training for compliance with the following professions as outlined by DOPL: Clinical Mental Health Counselors (CMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Psychologists (Ph.D./Psy.D), and Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDC). Other professions may be applicable for as well. Consult your continuing education requirements and State Board for verification. DOPL does not guarantee, sponsor, or endorse any continuing education presenter, course, or program - rather it provides criteria that must be met by all continuing education presenters, programs, and participant in order for such activity to qualify for continuing education credit.
To learn more about DOPL and continuing education, visit: https://dopl.utah.gov/
Continuing Education Information
Intended Audience: Mental Health Counselors, Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Substance Use Disorder Counselors. The training may also be pertinent to Psychiatric Nurses, Psychiatrists, and other professionals working in the Mental Health industry.
COUNSELORS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60c-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Clinical Mental Health Counselors
EDUCATORS/TEACHERS: This course is designed to qualify toward your professional development requirement. This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations and per participant’s individual licensing requirements. Approval by your state board for continuing education credit is not guaranteed. Participants are responsible to save the course outline and the certificate of completion they receive from the activity, and for contacting their state board or organization to determine eligibility and specific filing requirements.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60b-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Marriage & Family Therapists
PSYCHOLOGISTS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Psychologist Licensing Act Rule” (R156-61-302h. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Psychologists
SOCIAL WORKERS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Social Work Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60a-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Social Work
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELORS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Substance Use Disorder Counselor Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60d-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Substance Use Disorder Counselors
OTHER PROFESSIONS: This activity qualifies for 3 clock hours (180 minutes) of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Please save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements and eligibility.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.
For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact Nevin@RenewRelationshipCounseling.com or call 801-477-4084 before the event. Nevin Alderman, sponsored by Renew Relationship Counseling, is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Other Important Continuing Education Notes:
Credits listed are for full completion of the course. No partial credits will be offered. Certificates of Completion are distributed following completion of the training AND successful completion of the training quiz with 80% or better. Certificates will be sent by email within 30 days following course and quiz completion.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.
Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations and per participant’s individual licensing requirements. Approval by your state board for continuing education credit is not guaranteed. Participants are responsible to save the course outline and the certificate of completion they receive from the activity, and for contacting their state board or organization to determine eligibility and specific filing requirements.
