A Brief Note from Christina:
This course was recently renamed Understanding ADHD Medication for ADHD Therapists for clarity.
The content is unchanged from The Role of ADHD Medication in Psychotherapy, so not to worry if you still see it referenced that way within the course or elsewhere.
Elevate your clinical practice with this targeted, evidence-based module designed specifically for mental health clinicians, therapists and counsellors treating ADHD.
In this 30-minute course, you’ll gain essential, up-to-date psychoeducation on the critical role of ADHD medication in psychotherapy for adults.
This course provides evidenced-based information on the efficacy of psychostimulant medication, medicated vs. unmedicated ADHD brains, how to assess treatment effectiveness and how to identify invisible treatment barriers.
By completing this module, you’ll not only meet CRPO competency standards but also boost your confidence in integrating medication knowledge with psychotherapy.
Embrace a neurodiversity-affirming approach and provide your clients with the high-quality, comprehensive care they deserve.
Clarity is important.
Understanding ADHD Medication for ADHD Therapists is a stand-alone module (originally from DIY*ADHD: Couples) that gives therapists, counsellors and coaches both the knowledge and resources they need to fulfill competency standards, feel confidant providing accurate psychoeducation about the role of ADHD medication, so patients can get the high quality of complete care they deserve.
By the end of this module, you will:
- Learn what our prefrontal cortex is responsible for in our daily functioning,
- Understand the efficacy of psychostimulant medication and its effect on therapy,
- Understand the difference between an unmedicated versus medicated ADHD brain,
- Help clients evaluate effective symptom control,
- Understand and address the barriers that lead to a poor treatment experience.
Participant Benefits:
Participants will come away with accurate, up to date information about the role of ADHD medication in psychotherapy for adults with ADHD, both fulfilling CRPO competency standards and gain a renewed confidence in facilitating a significant part of treating ADHD in adults.
The Curriculum
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About Christina
Christina Crowe, MACP, RP, (Cert) OAMHP (she, her), Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO#3908), Certified IPT Therapist, Validated Clinical Supervisor (S-Cert. OAMHP), ADHD Therapist & Coach
Owner & Clinical Director,
Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling
Christina is a neurodivergent-affirming Registered Psychotherapist, Certified IPT Therapist and Validated Clinical Supervisor. Christina works with individuals (ages 16+), couples and families. Christina has been treating ADHD for almost a decade, as well as training new therapists as a practicum supervisor and providing ADHD-specific clinical supervision to practicing therapists. Christina is also the host of an ADHD specific podcast, The Christina Crowe Podcast: making the invisible VISIBLE, and is a relentless mental health advocate.
Christina is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), a Certified member of the OAMHP - Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, a member of CADDRA (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance), CADDRA Advocacy committee member, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
