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The Art and Science of ADHD Therapy: Balancing Skills, Psychoeducation, and Therapeutic Process

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Join Michelle Frank, PsyD, who specializes in diagnosing and treating ADHD, to explore the art and science of compassionate, evidence-based practices for effective ADHD therapy.  

In this session you’ll learn to: 

  • Master advanced skills for integrating present-moment process work 
  • Foster shared understanding with clients while enhancing self-agency in therapy  
  • Uncover strategies to support adaptive relational and emotional patterns  
  • Navigate complex ethical challenges with confidence  
  • Set treatment goals that are ADHD-informed and neurodiversity-affirming   
  • Balance executive functioning support with personal growth without prioritizing neurotypical standards  

By the end you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the ADHD treatment journey and greater confidence in applying tailored therapeutic approaches for adults with ADHD. 

Here's What You'll Learn


The State of ADHD Therapy: Common Questions and Conundrums 

  • Some thoughts as we begin 

Cultivating a Neuro-Affirming Therapeutic Relationship 

  • “The Hermeneutics of Understanding” 
    • Orange’s Suffering Stranger 
  • Prioritizing emotional safety and positive regard 
  • ADHD competence as cultural competence 

It’s Just Good Therapy 

  • Examining recent evidence-based therapy skills as applicable to ADHD 
  • Hill & Norcross, 2023  

Evidenced-based best practices for adults with ADHD 

  • EB approaches and their strengths/differences 
  • Multimodal, lifespan approach 

Two Key Aspects of ADHD Treatment 

  • EF 
  • Emotional, relational, core beliefs 

Beyond EF: Addressing Emotional, Cognitive, and Relational impacts of ADHD 

  • Emotional Regulation 
    • Why target emotion? 
    • ADHD applicable approaches  
    • Common themes to explore  
    • Notes on rejection sensitivity 

Cognitive Impact: Negative Core Beliefs 

  • How might ADHD shape the experience of self? 
  • Inadequacy → Increased avoidance 

Relational Impacts 

  • Exploring impact of early relationships 
  • Social and romantic relationship impacts 
  • Relationship therapy approaches - what to look for 
    • Hint: Not just ADHD therapy with two people present, but can’t avoid ADHD as a topic either 

ADHD Moments in Therapy 

  • “Sorry I’m Late Again” and other shame spirals 
  • Tangents, stories, and distractions, oh my! 
  • “You must have it all together” 

Rethinking treatment goals 

  • Expanding the paradigm of “success” 
  • Values exploration - with a caveat! 
  • Challenging the idealization of neurotypicality and hyper-productivity 

Ethical Considerations 

  • Risk Management 
  • Zone of Competence and Enlisting a Treatment Team 
  • Boundaries 
  • Multiple Relationships (The ADHD world is still small!) 

Risks & Limitations 

  • Limited scope of research 
  • Representation  
  • Cultural context and competency 
  • Bias 

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 3 hours of video content
  • Up to 3.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Michelle Frank, PsyD

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Dr. Frank is a clinical psychologist currently practicing at Enrich Relationship Center of Colorado in the Denver-metro area. She specializes in diagnosing and treating ADHD, particularly in women. She is co-author, along with Sari Solden, MS, of the book A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers. In addition to individual clinical work, Dr. Frank Provides Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy to couples impacted by ADHD. With a passion for advocacy, outreach, and education, Dr. Frank regularly contributes to national ADHD conferences and support programs. Dr. Frank is former vice president of ADDA – an international nonprofit organization supporting adults with ADHD. She is a member of APSARD – The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders. She graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Marquette University.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michelle Dougher Frank has an employment relationship with Enrich Relationship Center of Colorado and is a professional expert contributor with Understood.org. She receives royalties as a published author. Michelle Dougher Frank receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michelle Dougher Frank is a member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, the Children and Adults with ADHD, and the American Professional Society of ADHD & Related Disorders.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150118
Duration:
3 hours, 3 minutes
Copyright:
Jul 22, 2026
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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