Adult ADHD – Living Beyond the Label -For Health Care Professionals
Workshop Details
A Comprehensive Online Professional Development Workshop
LIVE SESSION: 14th March 2026
TIME: 9am – 5.30pm SAST
WHERE: Online via Zoom
CPD ACCREDITATION: 9 HPCSA Points applied for
CAN’T MAKE IT LIVE? The recording will be available and all materials are still included!
Presented by:
Vicky Downing, PhD (Educational Psychologist & SAAM Accredited Family Mediator)
Janine Giannini (HPCSA Registered Counsellor & Executive Peak Performance & Wellness Coach)
Workshop Overview
Adult ADHD presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in clinical practice. This comprehensive professional development workshop is designed specifically for practitioners who work with adults presenting with ADHD symptoms or seeking ADHD-related support.
Drawing on current research and clinical best practices, this workshop bridges the gap between theory and application. We’ll explore the neurobiological foundations of ADHD, master differential diagnosis considerations, and develop practical intervention strategies that you can integrate into your practice immediately. You’ll gain confidence in recognizing ADHD presentations and implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of adult ADHD clients.
Whether you’re seeing more ADHD presentations in your practice, want to specialize in ADHD support, or simply need to update your knowledge base, this workshop provides the clinical tools and frameworks essential for effective practice. You’ll leave equipped to provide competent, compassionate care that addresses the whole person – not just the diagnosis.
R1350
What You Will Learn and Clinical Relevance
Clinical Understanding of Adult ADHD:
- Neurobiological foundations: How the ADHD brain functions differently
- Adult-specific presentations and symptom profiles beyond childhood criteria
- Comorbidities and differential diagnosis considerations
- The impact of late diagnosis and masking strategies on client presentation
- Evidence-based assessment approaches and diagnostic tools
Therapeutic Interventions:
- Effective counselling approaches and modalities for ADHD clients
- Executive function coaching and skill-building techniques
- Lifestyle interventions: sleep hygiene, nutrition, and supplement considerations
- Building client self-advocacy and reducing internalized stigma
Clinical Relevance: Many adults with ADHD remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often presenting in clinical settings with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties without recognizing the underlying ADHD. Late diagnosis is particularly common in women, high-achieving individuals, and those who have developed sophisticated masking strategies. As awareness grows, practitioners across all settings are encountering clients with ADHD concerns. This workshop provides the specialized knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize these often-missed presentations and deliver evidence-based, effective support.
Who Should Attend
- Psychologists: Clinical, counselling, educational, and industrial psychologists
- Counsellors: HPCSA registered counsellors working with adult clients
- Social Workers: Practitioners providing therapeutic or case management services
- Occupational Therapists: OTs supporting adult clients with functional challenges
- Career Counsellors: Professionals helping clients navigate workplace challenges
This workshop assumes foundational knowledge of adult mental health and therapeutic practice. It is designed to build specialized competence in working with the ADHD population.
Bonus Materials Included
- Comprehensive Presentation Summary: Key clinical points and research references
- Assessment and Screening Tools: Resources for clinical practice
- Therapeutic Intervention Toolkit: Evidence-based strategies and client handouts
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