Stephanie Sarkis – ADHD – At Risk for a Hidden Form of Emotional Abuse

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Speaker: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, DCMHS, LMHC

Duration: 1 Hour 32 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Nov 10, 2023 

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

During this webinar, we will explore the specific traits and challenges associated with ADHD that contribute to the vulnerability of individuals in forming and maintaining relationships with emotional abuse. We will examine the impact of executive dysfunction, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and low self-esteem as key factors. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the patterns perpetuating these toxic dynamics and learn how to identify red flags in their lives or those around them. 

We will provide practical strategies and coping mechanisms to empower individuals with ADHD to establish healthier relationship boundaries, enhance communication skills, and cultivate self-care practices. By fostering self-awareness and building resilience, participants will be equipped with the tools to navigate the challenges of relationships while managing their ADHD symptoms effectively. 

Speaker

Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, DCMHS, LMHC

 
Dr. Stephanie Sarkis is a renowned therapist and leading expert on gaslighting. With over two decades of experience as a clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Sarkis has become a trusted voice in the fight against gaslighting and related forms of psychological manipulation. Her groundbreaking book, Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People – and Break Free, has become a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the devastating impact of gaslighting and how to heal from its effects. She was named a diplomate and clinical mental health specialist in child and adolescent counseling by the American Mental Health Counselors Association, one of only 20 professionals in the United States with this dual designation. Dr. Sarkis is also a national certified counselor, licensed mental health counselor, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Mediator. She has been in private practice for over 20 years. Dr. Sarkis is a senior contributor for Forbes online and is also a contributor to Psychology Today. Her Psychology Today posts have been viewed over 70 million times. Her Psychology Today article “11 Red Flags of Gaslighting in a Relationship” went viral, with over 15 million views. She has taught the graduate-level classes Diagnosis and Assessment of Mental Health Disorders in addition to Law and Ethics of Counseling at the University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Sarkis earned a PhD, EdS, and MEd in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida, named by US News and World Report as the top counselor education program in the country. Dr. Sarkis has appeared on CNN, 10% Happier with Dan Harris, Sirius XM Doctor Radio, ABC (U.S.), ABC (Australia), in USA Today, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and many more media outlets. Her research on comorbid ADHD and its impact on pediatric executive function was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. She hosts the Talking Brains podcast and is based in Tampa, Florida. Her latest book Healing from Toxic Relationships is available now. Visit her website at www.stephaniesarkis.com.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis maintains a private practice. She serves as a contributor to Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Psychology Today and is an advisory panel member for Evergreen Certifications. Dr. Sarkis is a facilitator for Collaborative Divorce. She receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis is a professional expert for Understood.org, part of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. She is a member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, and the National Board for Certified Counselors.

Objectives

1. Identify what constitutes emotional abuse. 
2. Discuss what makes adults with ADHD more susceptible to emotional abuse. 
3. Relate what steps can be taken to help clients with ADHD heal from the psychological and physiological effects of emotional abuse.   
4. Apply empirically-validated treatments to rebuild clients’ self-esteem and self-concept.  
5. Provide preventative steps to reduce risk of unhealthy relationships in the future.  

Outline

Defining ADHD 

Defining emotional abuse 

Why people with ADHD are more susceptible to emotional abuse 

• Low self-esteem 
• Greater chance of abuse in family-of-origin 
• History of difficulties maintaining friendships and relationships  

Empirically-based treatments for clients with ADHD who have experienced emotional abuse 

• Trauma-informed therapy 
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
• Dialectical behavior therapy 
• Acceptance and commitment therapy 

Special considerations 

• May need shortened session times  
• Discussion about appropriate treatment for ADHD, including medication 

Target Audience

• Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors 
• Marriage & Family Therapists 
• Nurses 
• Psychologists 
• School Administrators 
• Social Workers

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