This presentation
reviews the signs and symptoms of attention deficit/ hyperactivity
disorder among teens and young adults, and guides therapists on how to
aid with early identification and intervention. Using a strengths-based
approach, Dr. Blied explains how symptoms of ADHD can be masked in high
functioning or twice exceptional individuals, and how you - as the
therapist - can support clients in seeking evaluation and effective
interventions. You will also learn about the ADHD evaluation process,
important considerations for differential diagnosis, and how you can
know when it’s time to refer for out testing. Furthermore, Dr. Blied
will share tips and strategies your clients can utilize for
self-management of impairing symptoms, along with how you can help
reinforce these adaptive changes.
President's Message
I wish us all luck in expanding our consciousness
to include the socio-political context of others and I see each
IE-CAMFT, its membership, and the offered trainings as the means to this
end.
The increase in vaccination rates in the past few weeks have brought hope
for an end to, if not the Coronavirus itself, at least the restrictions
that were imposed for dealing with the pandemic. This is important
because the external stresses brought on by the pandemic have in some
cases overwhelmed our capacity to maintain emotional balance. A "safe
port in the storm" has always been important and during this difficult
time even more so; we, as therapists, can be for our clients that
precious harbor.
I
was reading an article by Sharon Ramsey about Third-order Change. She
defines such change as knowledge about cultures, power dynamics, and
societal structures that influence the experience of others. It makes
possible the integration of systems that govern the relationship between
society, families, and individuals.
My awareness of the inequities that people may experience
is an important part of being present to another person — to be a
therapist who truly cares when seeing a client or clients. When clients
understand and sense this connection, we, as therapists, may change
their vista from one looking out to a roiling, lonely sea and instead
toward a safe harbor.
This
is not to say that this kind of therapist-client consciousness and
knowledge is an easy goal, it is not. However, it is attainable at least
in part. The biggest barrier to Third-order Change, is not knowing what
we don’t know.
I’m so thankful for the monthly trainings available though IE-CAMFT,
not to mention my many interactions with members. These trainings, and
interactions help me, and all of us, learn new ways of looking at things
we know, but most importantly help us to learn things we did not know
existed. To help me learn what I didn’t know ... I’m so glad to be a part of a bigger picture. It keeps me hopeful.
Deepali
Sansi, Jessica Sanchez, Norma Jasso, Rebecca Williams, Ann Alsaadi,
Devon Pytel, Tino Rodriguez, Erminilla Saucedo, Claudia Garcia, Lauri
Mendes, Catherine Parra Haynes, Carol Bouldin, Susan Lehrman, Danelle
Spikes, Kelly Cornish, and Madelyn Kunysz
Renewal Reminders
Mary
Stanley, Layla Subhani, Catherine Alix, Salama Lama, Irma Obregon,
Mu-Lan Chau, Luciana Puyo, LaQuasha Henderson, Stanley D. Brown, Erika
Soto, Jack Gershfeld, and Tosha Owens
