Therapy Cafe (Video Version) - Nurturing Beautiful Brains: ADHD and Behavior Management Training

About the Course

Managing behaviors typically associated with ADHD can be challenging for parents and caregivers, but behavior management training (BMT) offers an evidence-based approach to help. In this course, Dr. Dylann Gold, a clinical psychologist and expert in child and adolescent ADHD and parent and caregiver training dives into the clinical presentation of ADHD and the critical role BMT plays in supporting children and their caregivers. She explores the key principles of behavior therapy, the effective application of BMT techniques, and the importance of consistency. Dr. Gold also touches on the value of psychoeducation for caregivers and the potential role of medication alongside BMT. 

 1 hour CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive)

This course is the video version of this Therapy Cafe podcast episode. If you would like to listen to the audio version, search for the audio version of this title in the course catalog. 

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Course Overview

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1 hour 

CE CREDITS:1 hour continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists

TARGET AUDIENCE: Mental Health Practitioners

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Introductory 

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning. To request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test, watch the full course, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE: 10/24/2024


Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the clinical presentation of ADHD, such that they can provide psychoeducation to clients in an accessible way.

  2. Contextualize common manifestations of ADHD and weave psychoeducation through parent-based interventions

  3. Describe the evidence-based principles for behavior management training for ADHD

 


Course Outline

1. Understanding ADHD

  • Clinical presentation and spectrum of symptoms
  • Dispelling myths and providing psychoeducation

2. Core Principles of BMT

  • Operant conditioning (ABC model)
  • Consistency, generalization, and modeling techniques

3. Evidence-Based BMT Strategies

  • Positive reinforcement and behavior plans
  • Role of caregivers and effective use of consequences

4. Medication as a Complement

  • Integrating medication with BMT for optimal results
  • Educating caregivers on medication’s role and effects

5. Practitioner’s Approach

  • Tailoring strategies and building rapport with caregivers
  • Problem-solving and adjusting based on progress

6. Assessing Outcomes and Next Steps

  • Evaluating progress, continuing support, and potential for medication consultation

CE Information


American Psychological Association (APA)
Psych Hub is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psych Hub maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education credits.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Psych Hub, #1750, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clinical continuing education credits.

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Psych Hub is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. Psych Hub maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. CAMFT Approval #1000074. Course meets the qualifications for 1.00 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Psych Hub has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7051. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Psych Hub is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Counselors completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education hours.

New York State Education Department - Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSED-LMHC)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0257. New York State licensed mental health counselors completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

New York State Education Department - Marriage & Family Therapists (NYSED-MFT)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0109. New York State marriage and family therapists completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

New York State Education Department - Psychology (NYSED-PSY)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0208. New York State licensed psychologists completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYSED-SW)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0699. New York State social workers completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

Experts


Dylann Gold, PhD
Dr. Dylann Gold is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behaviors, and anxiety. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University and completed training programs at Columbia University Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and NYU Langone Health. Additionally, Dr. Gold is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Currently in private practice, she uses a tailored combination of individual therapy, parent training, and school consultation to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care across settings. Dr. Gold also provides talks and conducts trainings for members of the community and other professionals. She previously served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Child Study Center, part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone Health, where she currently maintains a voluntary faculty appointment.

Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC
Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, is the co-founder of Psych Hub, the world's largest mental health education platform. A visionary and passionate pioneer in the mental health space, Morrison co-founded Psych Hub with Patrick J. Kennedy to connect people with best-in-class online education for mental health practitioners, allies, and consumers to learn more about some of our Nation’s most vexing mental health challenges. In her current role, Morrison is reimagining behavioral health through intentional and thoughtful design. By leveraging the digital space and combining clinical research with the art of storytelling, her mission is to provide engaging, evidence-based content on mental health that is easily accessible to everyone. Prior to launching Psych Hub, Morrison was the founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide by developing, promoting, and distributing free online courses covering a wide range of topics important to those who serve military service members and their families. Under Morrison’s leadership, PsychArmor flourished and is now widely recognized as the trusted and leading expert for “Best-in-Class” resources regarding the understanding of and solutions to complex and unique military veteran issues. Marjorie’s focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field after she spent years writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. Morrison is a CA Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a PPS-credentialed School Psychologist, and the author of The Inside Battle: Our Military Mental Health Crisis. As a renowned subject matter expert, she has been featured numerous times by national media giants such as BBC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, and NPR, along with being a contributing writer for multiple outlets including TIME, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and Huffington Post. Morrison has received numerous awards for her advocacy and leadership.