ODL 294: Navigating ADHD Across the Lifespan: Clinical and Ethical Insights for Helping Professionals

Created On: 8/1/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, counselors, nurses, and case managers.

Overview:

This comprehensive training is designed to equip helping professionals in a clinical setting with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess, diagnose, and intervene in ADHD cases across all age groups. The training will be divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on childhood ADHD and the second half delving into ADHD in adults. Through a clinically focused approach, participants will gain practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and interdisciplinary perspectives to enhance their ability to support individuals with ADHD throughout their lifespan.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Examine the diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for ADHD in children
• Discover evidence-based interventions and therapeutic approaches tailored to children with ADHD, encompassing behavioral, pharmacological, and psychosocial modalities
• Identify common challenges and co-occurring conditions associated with ADHD in adulthood
• Describe strategies for conducting comprehensive assessments and differential diagnoses for ADHD in adults
• Apply advanced intervention techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration strategies to effectively address the unique needs of adults with ADHD, promoting holistic treatment outcomes and long-term functional improvement

Presenters:

Ashley Bell, M.Ed., and School Counselor

Ashley Bell, M.Ed., and school counselor is the face behind Mrs. Bell, The Crafty Counselor. She is a Florida-based elementary school counselor and social-emotional curriculum designer who loves travel, going to the beach, and all things SEL and emotional regulation. Ashley has been a counselor for almost a decade and is passionate about creating resources that leave a lasting impact on children. She specializes in behavior management and helping children learn to self-regulate their emotions. Ashley loves implementing crafty interventions that teach practical skills that, once mastered, can change the course of a child’s life. Learn more about Ashley and her counseling programs at mrsbellthecraftycounselor.com.

Megan D’Angelo,  MA, LMHC, and ADHD Coach

Megan D’Angelo, MA, LMHC, is a licensed counselor with over 13 years of experience working within the mental health field. Over the past 13 years, Megan has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings including private practice, group practice, and community agencies.

Megan currently runs a solo private practice.  In her practice, Megan primarily serves neurodiverse individuals, new mothers, people struggling with bipolar disorder, and those loving a family member struggling with addiction.

Surrounded by ADHD in both her professional and personal life, Megan also practices ADHD Coaching for executive functioning challenges. In coaching, she combines her passion for helping people with a forward-focused, creative, and empowering way to understand, accept, and manage ADHD symptoms.

Megan holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from Augustana College. She earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Megan is licensed to practice therapy in both Washington and Wisconsin.

Currently, Megan lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband, son, two Siamese cats, and senior dog (her first baby).  When she’s not in the office you can find her reading, hiking, eating spicy food, and laughing with family and friends.

Coaching IG:@whateverworksadhd

Coaching email: [email protected]

Therapy Email: [email protected]

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors – 5 Ethics Hours or 5 Contact Hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Ethics Hours

* Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors, for those cases contact hours will be awarded.

Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.