Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication
- Speaker:
- Jeff Tarrant, PhD, BCN
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Product Code:
- PLW39723
- Brochure Code:
- PLW39723
- Media Type:
- Live Webcast
Description
- Original, cutting-edge research on the brain’s response to non-medication strategies
- Alternatives and complements to medication
- Safety and efficacy of non-medication treatments
- Exercise, sleep and diet - their effects on ADHD
- Creative interventions that positively impact ADHD
- Live practice and demonstrations
Many persons diagnosed with ADHD prefer not to take medication. There are various reasons for this including side effects and concerns with long-term use. In this seminar, you will learn more about these reasons, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Looking at ADHD from a developmental perspective we will consider reasons for the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way the brain works in ADHD, you will be able to better identify a variety of strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and positively influence symptoms of ADHD in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with information about some of the most common non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation and neurofeedback, you will also learn a variety of practical strategies that can be implemented immediately and at low cost.
We will navigate the vast research on exercise, movement, diet, sleep, disruptive technologies, supplements and the impact of the environment on ADHD, summarizing the findings and applying the information to “real life.” You will leave this seminar with the tools and knowledge to develop a holistic approach to working with adults and children with ADHD.
OUTLINE
Why Not Medication?
- Useful as a short-term tool
- Concerns with long-term use: Effects on the brain
ADHD and the “Immature” Brain
- Brain imaging evidence of ADHD
- Research regarding ADHD brain development
- Frontal lobes mature more slowly in the ADHD brain
- Excess theta brainwaves
- Implications for treatment
Movement-Based Strategies
- Wake up an under-aroused ADHD brain
- Hyperactivity as an adaptive mechanism
- Play and exercise grow the brain
- Role of rhythm and timing training
- Integrated movement systems for ADHD
- Yoga, martial arts, qigong
Frontal Lobe/Working Memory Strategies/Tools
- Use it or lose it: Brain training changes the brain
- Games for impulse control and working memory
- Computerized cognitive training programs
- Meditation and mindfulness for ADHD
- Neurofeedback: Learning to change brainwaves
Diet and Nutrition
- You are what you eat
- Importance of proper sugars, fats, proteins and water
- Studies show that proper diets increase dopamine while poor diets decrease dopamine
- Omega 3-6-9: What you need to know for brain health
- The evidence for effectiveness
- Multivitamins/minerals: Do they make a difference?
- Food sensitives: The role of gluten
- Food additives
- Pesticides
- Link with ADHD
- Is organic really necessary?
- Optimal diet for ADHD
ADHD and Nervous System Overstimulation
- “Over-aroused” subtype of ADHD
- Stress, anxiety and ADHD: The connection
- Breathwork and movement for nervous system calming
- Heart rate variability biofeedback
- Use a mandalynth to quiet and focus the brain
Environmental Influences
- Video games and Social Media
- Sleep deprivation
- Same symptoms as ADHD
- Strategies to help insomnia
- Environmental toxins: Lead, phthalates, pollution
- Nature Deficit Disorder: Time outdoors helps with multiple ADHD concerns
OBJECTIVES
- Recognize the benefits and drawbacks of non-medication treatments for ADHD versus medication treatment.
- Determine the most common non-medication treatments for ADHD.
- Identify the reasons why many patients/ clients request non-medication treatments.
- Describe the safety and efficacy of non-medication treatments for ADHD.
- Determine whether the benefits of alternative treatments outweigh the costs to the patient/client.
- Discuss how nutraceuticals/ supplements and diet may or may not influence symptoms of ADHD.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to PESI, Inc., PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
ADA Needs
PESI would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 800-844-8260.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHA Participant Form - LIVE WEBCAST ONLY - 12/18/2015 (1.54 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Instructions for ASHA Credit - LIVE WEBCAST ONLY - 12/18/2015 (0.03 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Manual (2.98 MB) | 61 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Jeff Tarrant, PhD, BCN Related seminars and products
NeuroMeditation Institute
Jeff Tarrant, PhD, BCN, is a licensed psychologist, and senior fellow board certified in neurofeedback. He is the founder and CEO of the NeuroMeditation Institute (NMI), LLC and provides certification training for NMI therapists and instructors.
Dr. Tarrant is the author of Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain and recipient of the First Person Science Award from the Foundation for Neurofeedback and Neuromodulation Research. Dr. Tarrant specializes in teaching, clinical applications, and research combining technology-based interventions with meditative states for improved mental health. His research, featured in more than 20 book chapters and research articles, focuses on exploring brainwave changes that occur as a result of contemplative practices, technological interventions, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. In addition to his clinical background, Dr. Tarrant has also trained extensively in a variety of spiritual and meditative practices, including Zen, Vipassana, Taoism/Qigong, Arhatic Yoga, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Jeff Tarrant is the CEO of the NeuroMeditation Institute. He is the Chief Scientist and part owner of Healium, and he is part owner of Neuphony. He is a scientific advisor for Divergent Technologies. Dr. Tarrant receives a speaking honorarium, book royalties & recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He is a published author and receives royalties from Taylor & Francis.
Non-financial: Dr. Jeff Tarrant has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Additional Info
Access Period for Live WebcastFor live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.
Webcast Schedule
Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.
Target Audience
Counselors, Teachers/Educators, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and other Mental Health ProfessionalsReviews
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Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
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