Name
An ACT Approach to Treating ADHD: From Acceptance to Action
Description
ADHD is widely misunderstood—even by clinicians—as a mental health disorder, when in fact it is a complex neurodevelopmental condition rooted in emotional dysregulation, cognitive inflexibility, and executive dysfunction. While traditional talk therapy may offer insight, it often fails to create the behavioral momentum ADHD clients need to take meaningful action. In this experiential, skills-based session, licensed mental health clinician and ADHD-informed therapist, introduces an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach that meets ADHD clients where they are—emotionally and behaviorally. Attendees will learn how ACT’s six steps can be applied to common ADHD pitfalls such as emotion deregulation, overwhelm, anxiety, rejection sensitivity, avoidance, and shame-based identity narratives. Through clinical case examples, practical strategies, and a guided mindfulness exercise, participants will leave with tools they can immediately implement to help clients stop spinning their wheels—and start acting in alignment with what matters most. Whether you're a therapist, psychiatrist or integrative medical provider, this training offers a flexible, science-backed approach that supports sustainable change and empowers clients to move—not just think—toward lives rooted in purpose and values.
Heather DeAngelis
Track
Therapists
Date & Time
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM