The ADHD Treatment Pyramid: Rethinking Therapy for Neurodivergent Minds

Most practitioners find it challenging to work within the original framework when supporting clients with ADHD. Traditional approaches may not fully address the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals.

The good news is that we don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Instead, we can learn to integrate psychology with an understanding of neurodivergence. By weaving neurodiversity-informed strategies into our original modalities, we can adapt our approaches without abandoning the familiar methods we rely on. This means building new tools and techniques to address the additional elements that significantly impact neurodivergent individuals—such as sensory sensitivities, task initiation challenges, or difficulty with structure—and systematically managing them. With these adjustments, we can create a more inclusive therapeutic process that better supports neurodivergent clients, helping them thrive within their unique framework.

The training series is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the ADHD Treatment Pyramid and its practical application in therapeutic settings. This framework places particular emphasis on the neurodivergent aspects of ADHD, empowering practitioners to enrich and adapt their treatment approaches for each client’s unique needs. By integrating the pyramid into their methods, practitioners can develop more holistic and effective strategies for supporting ADHD clients.

The ADHD Treatment Pyramid consists of 12 distinct layers, each addressing a crucial aspect of the therapeutic journey. These layers are not meant to be approached in a strict, linear sequence. Instead, the framework is flexible, allowing practitioners to move between layers based on the immediate needs of their clients. For instance, within a single session, a therapist might explore multiple layers, such as discussing sensory overwhelm and strategies for sensory management. This could then lead to addressing masking behaviors, followed by emotional overwhelm and techniques for emotional regulation. Each layer interconnects, creating a comprehensive structure that supports growth and balance for the client.

Through this comprehensive approach, the training series is designed to equip practitioners with the essential tools, strategies, and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of ADHD treatment with confidence. By understanding the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, practitioners will be better prepared to ensure their clients feel truly understood, supported, and empowered at every stage of their journey toward improved well-being.

Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event

• How can we account for the client’s neurodiversity? Do we need to alter the way we work to be more inclusive? How can we address the specific difficulties rooted in neurodivergence, such as struggles with attention, emotional regulation, or executive functioning? Do we need to completely change our methods, or can we adapt our existing frameworks?
• The ADHD Treatment Pyramid consists of 12 distinct layers, each addressing a crucial aspect of the therapeutic journey. These layers are not meant to be approached in a strict, linear sequence. Instead, the framework is flexible, allowing practitioners to move between layers based on the immediate needs of their clients. For instance, within a single session, a therapist might explore multiple layers, such as discussing sensory overwhelm and strategies for sensory management. This could then lead to addressing masking behaviors, followed by emotional overwhelm and techniques for emotional regulation. Each layer interconnects, creating a comprehensive structure that supports growth and balance for the client.
• Participants will learn how to use the ADHD Treatment Pyramid and will be able to take away a practical treatment plan.

Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?

• The workshop is appropriate for psychotherapists, counsellors, coaches, educators, teachers, tutors, mental health professionals, parents.

How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?

• Through this comprehensive approach, the training series is designed to equip practitioners with the essential tools, strategies, and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of ADHD treatment with confidence. By understanding the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, practitioners will be better prepared to ensure their clients feel truly understood, supported, and empowered at every stage of their journey toward improved well-being.

RECORDING 

This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

ZOOM 

This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

SELF-SELECT FEE

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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Nea Clark

Nea is an experienced PTSTA psychotherapist, author, supervisor, NLP practitioner, and ADHD coach with a passion for supporting Neurodivergent individuals. She works with trainees across multiple institutes, offering dedicated guidance to help them navigate their professional development. Based in Leeds, United Kingdom, Nea provides a wide range of services, including face-to-face and online supervision, group supervision sessions, and regularly hosts webinars and seminars to share her expertise.

Specialising in Neurodiversity, Nea primarily focuses on working with clients and supervisees with ADHD and Dyslexia. She has built a reputation for her thoughtful, client-centred approach that empowers individuals to embrace their unique strengths while addressing challenges. Her commitment to this field led her to develop a comprehensive therapeutic treatment plan and training program specifically designed for working with ADHD clients.

Nea’s innovative book, Travel into the ADHD Mind: How to Work with ADHD Clients, was published in September 2024. It provides valuable insights and practical tools for therapists and professionals looking to better support individuals with ADHD. Nea is dedicated to fostering understanding and advancing effective practices in the field of Neurodiversity, making a meaningful impact on both clients and professionals alike.