Overview

ADHD is a complex, lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that is still widely misunderstood, even among professionals.

Despite decades of research confirming its neurological underpinnings, misconceptions persist, with many clients inaccurately labelled as lazy, defiant, or disinterested.

These myths contribute to shame, low self-esteem, and missed opportunities for effective intervention. Psychoeducation is a critical first step in any ADHD intervention, providing clients and families with the knowledge they need to reframe challenges, understand strengths, and engage meaningfully with treatment.

Effective psychoeducation lays the foundation for skills development, emotional regulation, and long-term success.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn:

• The role of psychoeducation as a core intervention for ADHD across the lifespan.
• How to structure psychoeducation sessions for individuals, families, and groups.
• Key content areas that should be included in ADHD psychoeducation, including brain-based explanations, executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, and realistic expectations.
• Strategies to tailor psychoeducation to different age groups and learning styles.
• Common emotional responses to an ADHD diagnosis and how to address them with empathy and empowerment.
• Skills to use psychoeducation to reduce stigma, enhance client motivation, and set the stage for ongoing therapeutic work.

By the end of this course, you will have a clear framework for delivering psychoeducation that is evidence-based, empowering, and adaptable to a range of clinical settings.

Presenter(s)

Grace Da Camara

About the presenter(s)

Grace is a registered psychologist specializing on the impact of ADHD on families. She works with children of all ages, their parents and families, as well as partners of individuals with ADHD.

Grace is skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. She mostly adopts an eclectic approach - understanding each client as unique with their own particular presentation and then selecting from evidence-based techniques across different approaches in order to help the client develop a better understanding of their challenges and grow in a personally meaningful way.

Grace is the author of What Lies Beneath Matters as well as the creator of OnTrac, a CBT-based group program originally designed for Tweens and Teens with ADHD, which now encompasses all ages.

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