Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has seen a significant rise in diagnoses over the past 20 years, including in adult populations. This trend raises questions about over-diagnosis and the challenges everyone faces in modern culture to navigate a highly stimulating world with sustained focus and emotional regulation. Due to this trend, clinicians need to be prepared to help those struggling with the core symptoms of ADHD, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. Faith-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a constructive and relevant approach to helping clients presenting with core features of ADHD by integrating clinically validated approaches with faith-based practices that emphasize spiritual disciplines inherent to traditional Christian teaching. In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical professionals, and ministry leaders will learn a structured faith-based ACT model specifically geared to individuals who present with ADHD-like symptoms. Attendees will examine how to integrate ACT techniques with a biblical worldview for Christian clients to support focus, emotional regulation, and attentiveness. This approach can be applied in clinical and church-based settings to promote holistic growth through clinical and spiritual guidance.
414 | ADHD or Overwhelmed?: Using Faith-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Find Focus
PRESENTERS
Richard Hoffman, Ph.D.
CE CREDITS
1.25
Approved For CE
APA, ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, IBCC, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP , Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Approved For CME/CEU
LEVEL
Intermediate
Summary
Learning Objectives
1 Identify empirically validated methods of accurately diagnosing individuals with ADHD, distinguishing between ADHD and other potential behavioral or emotional issues.
2 Explain the three core assumptions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how they specifically address emotional regulation and attentiveness issues commonly associated with ADHD.
3 Formulate three core ACT intervention strategies that promote psychological flexibility in individuals struggling with ADHD symptoms, enhancing emotional regulation and attentional focus in clinical and faith-based contexts.