SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

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Attend this seminar and more effectively identify and treat the adults with ADHD who
you are already working with in a professional capacity. Adults with undiagnosed
ADHD struggle through every aspect of life—school, work, relationships and life
management. Dr. Ari Tuckman is a critically-acclaimed author and science-driven adult
ADHD expert, who has contributed to CNN, NPR and The Washington Post.You will
walk away from this seminar with countless specific strategies that you will be able to
utilize immediately. Whether you want to work more effectively with the clients you
already have or expand into an exciting and growing practice niche, this seminar will
provide you with an integrative and comprehensive treatment model for success.
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Dr. Tuckman will provide you with a four-part treatment model
which incorporates the following:
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1. Psychotherapy to improve self-esteem and self-efficacy
2. Client education to assist in setting realistic expectations
3. Medication to improve general cognitive functioning
4. Coaching to increase life management skills
 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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Psychologists, Counselors, Social
Workers, Psychotherapists, Marriage &
Family Therapists, Case Managers,
Addiction Counselors, Employee
Assistance Professionals, Educators,
Nurses, Coaches & other professionals
who work with adults with ADHD

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REGISTRATION & FEES
 
Register by Tuesday, May 10
$130 Includes: Continuing education credits, course
manual and Certificate of Completion
 
. Register after Tuesday, May 10
LEARNING OBJECTIVES $148 Includes: Continuing education credits, course
. manual and Certificate of Completion mailed to you
post-conference
 Identify undiagnosed ADHD within the
adult population you already work  
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 Differentiate the comorbid conditions
that mimic, mask and exacerbate
ADHD
 Understand the role of executive
functions in ADHD when selecting
interventions
 Educate clients and their family
members about ADHD, both as part
of your sessions and with external
resources
 Explain the benefits and side-effects
of commonly prescribed medications
for ADHD
 Create effective coaching strategies
based on an understanding of
executive functions
 Apply your understanding of the
neurological factors of ADHD to help
clients overcome the psychological
effects on self-esteem and self-
efficacy
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COURSE OUTLINE
. LOCATION
Get the Diagnosis Right
They’re already in your caseload
Over- and under-diagnosis
New, empirically-based criteria
Strengths and weaknesses of
assessment instruments
Gender differences
Making sense of confusing comorbidities
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Neurological Factors
Brief overview of involved brain areas
Debunking unsupported theories of
causation
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Executive Functions Explain It All
The fundamental role of response
inhibition
Various affected executive functions
Impact on daily living
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Life is Harder with ADHD
Not making the grade
Working harder at work
Dealing with all the daily details
The psychological fall-out
Unsatisfying and imbalanced
relationships
 . 800.844.8260. Cancellations received at
The Integrative Treatment Model
Therapy, Education, Medication
Coaching
. NO RISK CMI GUARANTEE: Your satisfaction is our
Psychotherapy
Traditional psychotherapy isn’t enough
Adapting traditional psychotherapy
models for ADHD
The four stages of adjustment to an
ADHD diagnosis
Value successes while accepting failures
Address comorbid disorders
Work around ADHD traits that interfere
$65 Student fee Includes: Course manual and
Certificate of Completion.
Please note:
 Students must register by Tuesday, May 10
 Online registration is not available
 Fax a copy of your valid student ID to CMI
Education Institute (800.554.9775) by May 10
 You will need to show your student ID at the
registration table the day of the seminar
 Continuing education credits are not included
 Student seating is limited
TO REGISTER
 
Online Registration
Go to www.pesi.com/register 
Enter seminar number: 8268MAD
Click "Find Seminar"
 
Call CMI Education Institute, Inc.: 800.844.8260
Please have your credit card information available;
Customer Service Representatives are available:
7:00am - 5:00pm  Monday-Friday
 
ADA: If you’re in need of accommodations, please
contact Debbie Rowley at 608.230.6178 two weeks
prior to the seminar date.
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Edgewood College- Main Campus
Predolin Hall, Anderson Auditorium
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
800.444.4861 / 608.663.4861
 
* View a map of the campus
* Additional campus map & driving directions
 
SCHEDULE
 
Registration opens at 8:30am. Seminar begins at
9:00am and concludes at 4:30pm. There will be an
hour break for lunch and two 15-minute breaks.
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Although there will not be
students on the Edgewood
College Campus the day of
will be open for seminar
participants with affordable options for lunch.
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CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
If you wish to cancel and receive a refund, call
least five business days before the seminar will receive
a tuition refund less a $30 cancellation fee.
 
guarantee. If you are not satisfied with this conference,
call, write or email us, and we’ll make it right!
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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
 
with therapy
Working with family members—from
conflict to collaboration
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Education about ADHD is Crucial
Reduce unproductive blame, guilt, and
anger
More effective strategies
Family members
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Medications & Other Biological
Treatments
Benefits, risks, and side-effects
Alternative treatments
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Coaching
Add coaching to your therapy for
maximum impact  
Create effective coaching strategies About Our Sponsors
based on an understanding of executive .
functions Edgewood College
School of Graduate & Professional Studies
South Central WI Chapter of the EAPA
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
School of Social Work, UW-Madison

 
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ABOUT THE EDUCATOR
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Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA is a psychologist in private practice,
specializing in diagnosing and treating children, teens, and adults
with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of two
critically-acclaimed books: More Attention, Less Deficit: Success
Strategies for Adults with ADHD (2009) and Integrative
Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for
Clinicians (2007) and is a regular contributor to numerous
ADHD-related publications, including ADDitude Magazine and
Attention Magazine. Dr. Tuckman is a frequent presenter who
routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complex
concepts understandable and useful. He has given over 200 presentations to
professionals and members of the public, from parent-teacher association meetings to
international conferences and full day continuing education seminars. He has
appeared on CNN, National Public Radio (NPR), and XM Radio and been quoted in
The Washington Post and Boston Globe.
 
Dr. Tuckman is the most recent past Vice President of the Attention Deficit Disorder
Association (ADDA). He facilitated an Adult ADHD Support Group for CHADD
(Children and Adults with ADHD) for five years and was named Professional of the
Year in 2005. He went on to facilitate a Teen ADHD Support Group for CHADD for an
additional four years.
 
Dr. Tuckman’s podcast “More Attention, Less Deficit” has ninety episodes and has had
over 300,000 downloads. For more information about the podcast, books, recordings
of past presentations, and upcoming events, you can check out Dr. Tuckman's website
at www.adultADHDbook.com.
 
 
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION
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ADDICTION COUNSELORS: CMI Education Institute, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing
education by the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), provider #:
00131. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance. This course
qualifies for 7.0 contact hours.
COUNSELORS: CMI Education Institute, Inc. is an approved provider of the National Board of Certified
Counselors, NBCC Provider #: 5637. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. This course
qualifies for 6.0 contact hours.
 EDUCATORS: This course is designed to qualify toward your professional development requirement. A
Certificate of Attendance will be provided for up to 6.0 hours.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS: An application has been submitted to the Employee
Assistance Professionals Association. Approval is pending.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS- Wisconsin: This course has been submitted to the Wisconsin
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for review. Approval is pending.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS- Illinois: CMI Education Institute has been approved as a provider
of continuing education by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. Provider #:168-
000156. Full attendance at this course qualifies for 6.0 credits.
NURSES: This activity meets the criteria for a formally approved American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) Activity. CMI Education Institute, Inc. is an approved provider by the American Psychological
Association, which is recognized by the ANCC for behavioral health related activities. This activity
qualifies for 6.0 contact hours.
SOCIAL WORKERS- Wisconsin: CMI Education Institute, Inc. Provider #1062 is approved as a provider
for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards, 400 South Ridge Parkway , Suite B,
Culpeper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period: January 27, 2011-January 27, 2014. Social
workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive
6.0 clinical continuing education clock hours in participating in this intermediate course. A certificate of
attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete the program
evaluation.
SOCIAL WORKERS- Illinois: CMI Education Institute is an approved provider with the State of Illinois,
Department of Professional Regulation. License #:159-000154. Full attendance at this course qualifies for
6.0 contact hours.
PSYCHOLOGISTS: CMI Education Institute, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association
to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CMI maintains responsibility for this program and its
content. CMI is offering this activity for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit. Full attendance is
required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
OTHER PROFESSIONS: This seminar qualifies for 6.0 continuing education clock hours as required by
many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline
and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
 
CMI Education Institute, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names
CMI Education Institute, Premier Education Solutions, PESI, and MEDS-PDN.”

Program Coordinator, Debbie L. Rowley, MSW, CAPSW | debbie@madisoncoaching.com | 702 North Blackhawk Ave.
Suite 104 | Madison | WI | 53705