An intensive, two-day training for psychologists and psychotherapists working with adult patients with ADHD. It walks you through the whole diagnostic process – from the neurobiological foundations and screening tools, through the DIVA-5 interview, to differential diagnosis (temperament, personality), pharmacotherapy and working on real cases.
Who this training is for
- Psychologists and psychotherapists who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in working with adult patients with ADHD.
- People training in psychotherapy and psychological support.
- Clinicians who want to diagnose effectively and tell ADHD apart from personality disorders and other clinical pictures.
Programme
Day one – introduction, screening and neuropsychological tools, and the DIVA-5 interview. Day two – case studies, differential diagnosis (temperament and personality), pharmacotherapy and a Q&A session. The full, current programme is on the organiser's site.
- 01
Introduction – ADHD in adults
- Definition and specifics of ADHD in adults
- The neurobiological basis of ADHD
- An overview of symptoms – impulsivity, problems with concentration, hyperactivity
- 02
Screening tools in ADHD diagnosis
- An overview of screening tools
- The effectiveness of screening and the diagnostic limits of the tools
- Recommendations for clinicians – when to use screening tests
- 03
Neuropsychological tools
- Neuropsychological tools and the myths about their universal usefulness
- 04
The DIVA-5 diagnostic interview
- Structure and principles of the DIVA-5 interview
- Assessing current symptoms and a retrospective assessment of childhood symptoms
- Differentiating ADHD based on the interview with the patient and with third parties
- Practical exercises – interview simulations
- Diagnostic examples and analysis of results
- 05
Case studies with exercises
- Analysis of real clinical cases
- Discussion of different diagnostic approaches
- Interpreting test results
- 06
Temperament and personality in differential diagnosis
- The influence of temperament and personality on the picture of ADHD symptoms
- Which tools to use for diagnosing temperament and personality
- Telling ADHD apart from personality disorders
- Whether ADHD can be "read off" personality and temperament tests
- Discussion of sample MMPI-2, FCZ-KT, ACL results
- 07
ADHD pharmacotherapy
- How to talk with the patient about how medication works and its side effects
- What to expect from medication
- What medication helps with and what it can harm
- Whether medication affects the course of psychotherapy
- 08
Final tests and Q&A session
- A test checking the knowledge gained during the training
- Open discussion – questions and answers, exchange of experience
What you get
- An e-book (over 90 pages) – a rich set of pointers for both patients and specialists.
- A carefully selected reading list – key texts translated from English.
- 30-day access to recordings, with content summaries and review questions.
- Materials – summaries, mind maps, sets of review questions and case studies.
- A certificate of participation.
Format and logistics
- Format
- Online, two-day (intensive)
- For whom
- Psychologists and psychotherapists (diploma required)
- Tools
- DIVA-5, MMPI-2, FCZ-KT, ACL
- Materials
- E-book 90+ pages, readings, recordings (30 days), certificate
- Funding
- Up to 90% available
- Dates & price
- Current on pro-psyche.pl
Your instructor
Łukasz Warchoł – psychologist (Institute of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University), psychodynamic psychotherapist (Kraków Psychodynamic Centre), certified clinical sexologist, currently in specialist training in neuropsychology. Co-founder and president of the Propsyche medical centre and the Pro-Mente clinical research centre. A EuroPsy supervisor. In his clinical work he integrates neuropsychological and neurobiological knowledge with a psychodynamic conceptualisation of psychopathology.
Registration, current dates and the full programme are handled by Propsyche at pro-psyche.pl.
Register at pro-psyche.plFrequently asked questions
Who is this training for and what is required?
Psychologists, psychotherapists and people training in psychotherapy or psychological support. A diploma is required at registration.
In what language is the training held?
The training is conducted in Polish. An English-language edition can be arranged on request – please get in touch.
Where do I register, and what are the dates and price?
Registration, current dates and prices are handled by the organiser – Propsyche – at pro-psyche.pl. Funding of up to 90% is available. This page is informational only.
Will I get recordings and a certificate?
Yes – participants get 30-day access to recordings after the training and a certificate of participation.
What if the training is cancelled?
With too few participants the training may be cancelled or postponed. If the organiser cancels, the amount paid is refunded in full.
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