Family Therapy for ADHD

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Treating Children, Adolescents, and Adults

by Craig A. Everett, Ph.D. & Sandra V. Everett, Ph.D.

CE Credits: 12 CE Credit Hours

Book and Test: $125

Test Only: $105

Offers a comprehensive approach to family assessment and intervention, providing the practitioner with insights and methods to address the needs of each family member whose life is impacted by ADHD. Reviews the etiology and epidemiology of ADHD, diagnostic criteria and comorbidities which may complicate diagnosis. Describes the role of a variety of assessment instruments and the benefits and limitations of medications used to treat ADHD. Presents a developmental framework to understand the effects of ADHD and strategies to help families care for their ADHD child, improve coping and communication skills and strengthen the marital relationship. (250 pp.)

Craig A. Everett, PhD, is the director of the Arizona Institute of Family Therapy. He served as past president of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and has been the editor of The Journal of Divorce and Remarriage. Dr. Everett is an author of numerous books and is in private practice in Tuscon.

Sandra Volgy Everett, PhD, is the Director of Clinical Education at the Arizona Institute of Family Therapy and is also in private practice in Tuscon. Dr. Volgy has co-authored books with her husband and written journal articles on clinical work with children in family therapy and in divorce.

Contents Include:

Diagnosing ADHD in Clinical Practice
The Clinical Evaluation: Diagnosing, Consultation, Testing and the Use of Medication
Interdisciplinary Issues and the Multiple Responsibility of the Therapist
Assessing ADHD in the Intergenerational Family System
A Five-Stage Developmental Model for Assessing ADHD throughout the Family System
Developing Therapeutic Interventions for Children with ADHD and their Families
Developing Therapeutic Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and their Families
Developing Therapeutic Interventions for Adults with ADHD and their Families

Number of Test Questions:

85 objective, 1 discussion question

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

describe diagnostic criteria and the uses of a variety of assessment instruments.
recognize the benefits and limitations of different medications used to treat ADHD.
facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and advocacy in school, work, and legal settings.
use strategies that can help families to care for their ADHD child.
implement techniques to improve coping and communication skills, while strengthening the marital relationship.
develop therapeutic interventions for adults with ADHD and their families.

Level:

This course is appropriate for all levels of experience, including beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners.

Target Audience:

Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists who work with ADHD children, teens and/or adults.

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Family Therapy for ADHD