ADHD in the Real World: Complex Cases, Clinical Wisdom

Part 3: ADHD in the Real World: Complex Cases, Clinical Wisdom (2HR)

$32.00

Course Description

The final part to the 3-part series is how to further apply what you have learned and be more equipped for the complex cases. Building on foundational ADHD treatment principles, this advanced webinar equips therapists to navigate the nuanced challenges of working with clients who present with ADHD alongside co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, or learning differences. Participants will deepen their clinical insight into executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and treatment resistance, while gaining actionable strategies to personalize care. Emphasis will be placed on integrating trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and evidence-based practices to foster lasting therapeutic impact. Expect interactivity, thought-provoking discussion, and actionable takeaways.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between ADHD symptomatology and co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and learning disorders to improve diagnostic clarity and treatment planning.
Implement advanced intervention strategies targeting executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and treatment resistance in clients with complex ADHD presentations.
Integrate trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches into individualized care plans to enhance therapeutic engagement and long-term outcomes.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Shelby Czarnick, LICSW, ADHD-CCSP

Recording Date: 10/17/2025

Course Format

NBCC ACEP # 7091, CE Training Workshops has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7091. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Training Workshops designates this continuing education activity for 3 continuing education hours.

CE Training Workshops, LLC, #1770, 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: 08/02/2025 to 08/02/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical continuing education credits.

Meet Your Facilitator

Shelby Czarnick, LICSW, ADHD-CCSP is a respected clinical social worker, certified ADHD professional, program developer, and visionary leader. As founder of Essential Life Tools LLC, she has transformed mental health and leadership development with innovative, results-driven strategies. In therapy, Shelby helps clients shift weaknesses into strengths in under ten minutes. Her approach fosters deep trust, allowing clients to process and heal from unspoken traumas—often in their first session. She additionally enjoys creating focus and love of differences within the neurodivergent population. Beyond therapy, she builds high-performing teams and programs. Within a month, she has successfully developed professional teams through strategic planning, self-care initiatives, and structured growth opportunities. Her ability to optimize environments for staff and clients, particularly neurodivergent individuals, has made a lasting impact across at least four behavioral health programs and an oncology navigation program. As an expert and parent, Shelby understands firsthand the complexities of raising and supporting individuals with diverse neurological needs. This insight fuels her next endeavor: creating a retreat clinic and center specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals. She envisions a world where “you can’t” is replaced with “you can,” ensuring all individuals thrive.

Syllabus

Introduction

This advanced training builds on foundational ADHD treatment concepts and focuses on working with clients who present with complex, co-occurring conditions. Participants will explore how ADHD overlaps with anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and learning differences, and how these intersections impact diagnosis, engagement, and treatment outcomes. The course emphasizes trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and evidence-based approaches to support effective, individualized care.

Objective 1: Differentiate ADHD symptoms from co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and learning disorders to improve diagnostic clarity and treatment planning.

Objective 2: Apply advanced intervention strategies to address executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and treatment resistance in complex ADHD presentations.

Objective 3: Integrate trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practices into individualized treatment plans to enhance engagement and long-term outcomes.

Summary

Participants will leave with practical tools and clinical insight to confidently support clients with complex ADHD presentations through thoughtful, evidence-based, and affirming care.