Michelle Frank – Advanced Treatment Considerations for Women with ADHD
Description Of Advanced Treatment Considerations for Women with ADHD
As we have learned from emerging research over the past few decades, ADHD presents in complex and unique ways for women. Many women are expressing more nuanced and intersectional phenomenological experiences of being neurodivergent than previously understood or disseminated to mental health providers.
This workshop seeks to provide an approachable evidence-based foundation of knowledge about the ways in which ADHD presents in women and best practices for culturally and clinically competent treatment. As more women than ever before seek ADHD diagnosis and treatment, this presentation seeks to elevate the conversation to address the ways in which ADHD differs in women and provide clinicians with the knowledge base they need to feel confident providing quality care to this formerly underserved and misunderstood population.
What You’ll Learn In Advanced Treatment Considerations for Women with ADHD
Objectives
- Identify and describe three recent research updates pertaining to women and ADHD.
- Generate a comprehensive conceptualization of women’s ADHD challenges and treatment needs that considers the role of lifespan, biological, psychological, emotional, and relational components.
- Explain how to educate clients on the impact of ADHD on women’s self-concept and relational health.
Outline
- Expanding Your Knowledge Base: Key Research Updates
- ADHD Deep Dives: Understand and target common therapeutic themes
- ADHD Work is Grief Work: Addressing themes of loss and grief – especially for late in life diagnosis
- Rethinking Treatment Planning for the ADHD Adult
- Taking ADHD Seriously: Risk Management
About Michelle Dougher Frank
Dr. Frank is a clinical psychologist currently practicing at Enrich Relationship Center of Colorado in the Denver-metro area. She specializes in diagnosing and treating ADHD, particularly in women. She is co-author, along with Sari Solden, MS, of the book A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers. In addition to individual clinical work, Dr. Frank Provides Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy to couples impacted by ADHD.
With a passion for advocacy, outreach, and education, Dr. Frank regularly contributes to national ADHD conferences and support programs. Dr. Frank is former vice president of ADDA – an international nonprofit organization supporting adults with ADHD. She is a member of APSARD – The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders. She graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Marquette University.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michelle Dougher Frank has an employment relationship with Enrich Relationship Center of Colorado. She receives royalties as a published author. Michelle Dougher Frank receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michelle Dougher Frank is a member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, the Children and Adults with ADHD, and the American Professional Society of ADHD & Related Disorders.
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