Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
9:00am - 12:15pm CST
Live Virtual Training via Zoom

Unlock the key to understanding ADHD across the lifespan with this essential training designed for clinicians. Dive deep into the diagnostic criteria and symptoms of ADHD, focusing on how these traits evolve from childhood to adulthood.

In this session, you'll gain:

• A Clear Understanding of ADHD in Adults: Learn how ADHD presents differently in adults compared to children, and why it’s often misunderstood or misdiagnosed.
• Master Executive Functioning: Get a comprehensive look at executive functioning and how it impacts everyday life for adults with ADHD.
• Explore the role of Executive Functioning: Discover the most current and effective interventions to help your adult clients manage ADHD, and how to tailor treatment to their unique needs.
• Practical Skills for Clinicians: Build the tools you need to educate and treat adults diagnosed with ADHD, empowering them to navigate challenges and thrive.

1. Review ADHD Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms in Adulthood: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how ADHD manifests in adults, including key diagnostic criteria and symptoms specific to this population.
2. Explore Effective Interventions for ADHD Management: Discuss evidence-based interventions tailored for young adults and adults to effectively manage ADHD symptoms and enhance daily functioning.
3. Understand Executive Functioning (EF) and Its Impact: Learn about the role of executive functioning in ADHD, including how deficits or differences in EF affect clients' behaviors, decision-making, and overall quality of life.
4. Address Cultural Considerations in Diagnosis and Treatment: Examine the cultural factors that can influence both the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, ensuring culturally competent care for diverse clients.

Presenters

Jen Hanzel, LCPC

Jen Hanzel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and the Director of ADHD and Executive Functioning Services at AMK Counseling in Chicago. She is passionate about helping clients develop insight, perspective, and the strategies needed to continue moving forward in their lives. Her clinical experience and areas of interest include addressing ADHD, anxiety, depression, executive functioning differences, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, and women’s health. She utilizes a strengths-based approach with her clients and applies several therapeutic modalities in her practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness.

AMK Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7277. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AMK Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs