| Presentation Title and Description |
Offered |
Presenter |
- Advanced Seminar--Part 1--Update on Medication Management
- This session will be for both the prescribing clinician as well as the non-prescribing ADHD professional. In addition to the medication update, participants can discuss topics they would like further information on. Dr. Dodson gives over 60 ADHD presentations each year so is well versed on this topic.
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P12 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm AUD |
William W. Dodson, M.D. |
- Advanced Seminar--Part 1-Beyond Pharmacology: Supporting the ADD Adult With and Without Medications
- 1. The benefits and limitations of pharmacology in treating ADD 2. The connection between ADD and behavioral and substance addictions, and how to deal with them 3. The meanings that underlie the "acting out" behaviors of the ADD adult and how to apply them to supporting the patient. In this professional seminar we will explore in greater detail the subjects discussed in the morning session, along with the three other objectives listed just above. Participants will learn how to support ADD adults through a compassionate understanding of ADD symptoms and behaviors.
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P63 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm AUD |
Gabor Maté, M.D. |
- Advanced Seminar--Part 2--Beyond Pharmacology: Supporting the ADD Adult With and Without Medications (cont'd)
- 1. The benefits and limitations of pharmacology in treating ADD 2. The connection between ADD and behavioral and substance addictions, and how to deal with them 3. The meanings that underlie the "acting out" behaviors of the ADD adult and how to apply them to supporting the patient. In this professional seminar we will explore in greater detail the subjects discussed in the morning session, along with the three other objectives listed just above. Participants will learn how to support ADD adults through a compassionate understanding of ADD symptoms and behaviors.
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P79 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm AUD |
Gabor Maté, M.D. |
- Advanced Seminar--Part 2-Update on Medication Management (cont'd)
- This session will be for both the prescribing clinician as well as the non-prescribing ADHD professional. In addition to the medication update, participants can discuss topics they would like further information on. Dr. Dodson gives over 60 ADHD presentations each year so is well versed on this topic.
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P32 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm AUD |
William W. Dodson, M.D. |
- "The Link", Attention Deficit Disorder and Chemical Dependency
- Individuals affected attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) are disproportionately represented in chemical dependency treatment. Many of them undiagnosed and more likely to have poorer treatment outcomes, longer duration of use and slower rates of remission than non-LD treatment participants—often despite earlier and more frequent exposure to treatment. This session will explore this challenge and provide participants with information about why and what they can do to make the changes necessary to help these individuals become more successful.
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B20 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 207 |
Cyd Imel, Executive Director |
- AD/HD and Boundaries: 3 Clear Steps to Powerful Boundaries
- Time and again, clients in my practice have requested clarification and work on boundaries. What are boundaries? How do they develop? You'll have the opportunity to discuss how the diagnosis of AD/HD influences establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries, the manifestation of some of the boundary issues we face, and finally, 3 concrete steps to improve your skills no matter where you are on your journey.
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B65 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 112
B81 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 112 |
Don Baker, M.A., LMHC |
- AD/HD Workplace Accommodations
- When the AD/HD gets in the way of your performance at work, what do you do? Come visit with Nancie for a greater understanding of how to identify the right accommodations for the work environment while following the protocols established by the employer and ADA. Learn where and how to access help when needed.
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B73 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 210
B89 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 210 |
Nancie Payne, M.S. |
- ADD Tag-A-Longs: Co- Occuring Conditions to Look Out For
- People will learn that ADHD rarely occurs by itself. They will learn that, depending on gender and age, there are commonly associated co-occurring conditions, which not properly diagnosed, will result in sub-optimal therapeutic responses. They will learn how to screen for and identify those conditions and incorporate that into their practices. They will learn when it may be appropriate to obtain functional neuron-imaging if there are too many conflicting, overlapping co-morbidities, especially mood disorders. In addition, depending on the specific type of co-morbidity, they will learn a specific treatment approach which will lead to better outcomes for their ADHD patients.
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B75 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 313
B91 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 313 |
Stephen Greg Hipskind, M.D., Ph.D. |
- ADHD 101: Five keys to succeeding in college with ADHD
- 1. Participants will be able to more fully understand the common challenges of college students living with ADHD and how to overcome them. 2. Participants will discover how to successfully make the transition to college by starting in high school. 3. Participants will be able to identify five keys areas essential to achieving college success while on campus.
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B15 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 113
B35 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 113 |
Laurie D Dupar, MSN, RN, CPCC, PCC |
- And I'm Supposed to Exercise TOO? Gear Up Your Success Cycle
- Have you wondered how to fit exercise into your life, and REGULARLY too? Most of us already know that exercise is important for good health and experts in the ADD field suggest that vigorous physical exercise improves brain function. To improve health and fitness habits, adults with ADD as well as allied professionals who participate in this creative and interactive session will use ADD expert Kathleen Nadeau’s framework for success, Structure, Support & ADD-Friendly Strategies. The session will provide practice at personalizing the Three S’s framework to address specific ADD challenges and other obstacles. By working with the Template for Change provided in the current Conference Booklet, a base for encouraging successful change will be constructed which participants can apply to physical/mental fitness and other areas of life.
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B24 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 214
B44 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 214 |
Margaret Z. Sutro, M.A., LMHC |
- Be Your Own Best Advocate at Work--Strategies for Requesting an Informal Accommodation in the Workplace
- The learner will empower her/his self to use informal accommodation processes to reduce work-related stress in the workplace, improve productivity, establish healthier professional boundaries and learn how to request informal accommodations without ever mentioning ADHD or related conditions.
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B90 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 216 |
Todd Erik Henry, J.D., M.P.A., M.A., M.S. |
- Clutter and ADD
- In this session we'll learn about the mental, emotional and time clutter attached to the physical excess baggage. We'll explore the relationship between ADD/ADHD and clutter. We'll take a fresh perspective to approach the problem in the best possible way. We'll also explore practical, specific ADD/ADHD- friendly techniques for confronting the clutter.
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B70 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 205
B86 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 205 |
Caroline E. Koenhline, M.A., LMHC |
- Divide and Conquer: How To Cut Projects Into Manageable Pieces
- Participants will learn six strategies for breaking down projects, seven criteria for prioritizing tasks, and four tools for visualizing and defining project structure.
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B16 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 114
B67 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 114 |
Katherine A. Wolfe |
- Do I Have More Than Just AD/HD? How to Approach "The Other Stuff"
- This workshop is designed to help you: 1- Relate details of Thomas Brown's neurodevelopmental paradigm for AD/HD syndrome, Mel Levine's neurodevelopmental systems approach, and explain how genetics, family of origin, and environmental stresses play a role in exposing AD/HD traits as well as those of co-occurring disorders.2- Compile your own personal list of "The Basics" for self-care, and analyze your own behavioral profile, using tracking formats for mood, sleep, exercise, etc. 3 - Describe various disorders which occur commonly with AD/HD, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, addictions AND compare behavioral and medication approaches to dealing with each one. 4- Start planning your own self-care program, incorporating all of the above so that all aspects of your challenges are addressed, not just the AD/HD areas.
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B48 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 315 |
David P Pomeroy, M.D. |
- Essential Skills for Managing Adult AD/HD
- Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) often find themselves chronically overwhelmed with every day life. Never-ending "to-do" lists and the feeling of being unable to "get it together" leave many adults feeling unorganized, unproductive, unhappy, lazy, and guilty. The primary focus of this session is to introduce "Essential Skills" that successful adults with AD/HD have mastered, and to focus in-depth on 4 of these skills. Practical strategies, tips, and suggestions for building and practicing AD/HD management skills will be offered. Successful practice of these skills will help adults with AD/HD feel centered, focused, and forward-moving.
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B19 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 205
B39 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 205 |
Jennifer Koretsky, ACG |
- Fidget to Focus at Home
- The dysregulated and under-aroused ADHD brain craves stimulation to avoid boredom and to stay focused. When we are unaware of this dynamic, our ADD brain is likely to fluctuate from paying attention to absolutely everything to the other extreme of hyper-focusing. This appears to others as distracted, impulsive, and restless on the one hand, to not listening and rudely oblivious on the other. The choice for self-management of ADHD affect comes with the awareness that our sensory system is already operating as a natural regulator for keeping us comfortably in charge of our own focus. In this presentation, coach Sarah Wright will explain how doing two things at once is used to counter the tedium of repetitive or boring activities. It is by the simultaneous application of multiple sensory modalities or "fidgeting" that focus can be achieved. For example, the sense of hearing is in primary use while on the phone. With ADHD, hearing alone may not be enough to keep us engaged in the conversation. A natural secondary sensory modality or fidget that can be used simultaneously while on the phone is pacing, a simple sensory-motor activity that assists focus. The presentation will go over the neurological underpinnings of this Body/Brain connection, and then identify fidget strategies that can be applied in specific situations to assist focus.
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B74 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 216 |
Sarah D. Wright, M.S., ACT |
- Fidget to Focus in the Work Place
- The dysregulated and under-aroused ADHD brain craves stimulation to avoid boredom and to stay focused. When we are unaware of this dynamic, our ADD brain is likely to fluctuate from paying attention to absolutely everything to the other extreme of hyper-focusing. This appears to others as distracted, impulsive, and restless on the one hand, to not listening and rudely oblivious on the other. The choice for self-management of ADHD affect comes with the awareness that our sensory system is already operating as a natural regulator for keeping us comfortably in charge of our own focus. In this presentation, coach Sarah Wright will explain how doing two things at once is used to counter the tedium of repetitive or boring activities. It is by the simultaneous application of multiple sensory modalities or "fidgeting" that focus can be achieved. For example, the sense of hearing is in primary use while on the phone. With ADHD, hearing alone may not be enough to keep us engaged in the conversation. A natural secondary sensory modality or fidget that can be used simultaneously while on the phone is pacing, a simple sensory-motor activity that assists focus. The presentation will go over the neurological underpinnings of this Body/Brain connection, and then identify fidget strategies that can be applied in specific situations to assist focus.
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B27 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 218 |
Sarah D. Wright, M.S., ACT |
- Free Yourself from Self-Judgments Part 2
- A short overview of the biology and psychology of negative thinking; Specific strategies to ease our self-judgments; an introduction to "The Work" as developed by Byron Katie and a short practice session utilizing the methodology of "The Work." This is a two-part session. Participants will need to attend both sessions to obtain full benefit. Sessions are limited to 24 participants. This presentation is given on both Saturday and Sunday.
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B33 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 111
B80 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 111 |
James A. Beaufait, M.B.A., CBPA |
- Free Yourself from Self-Judgments Part I
- A short overview of the biology and psychology of negative thinking; Specific strategies to ease our self-judgments; an introduction to "The Work" as developed by Byron Katie and a short practice session utilizing the methodology of "The Work." This is a two part session. Participants will need to attend both sessions to obtain full benefit. Sessions are limited to 24 participants. This presentation is given on both Saturday and Sunday.
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B13 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 111
B64 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 111 |
James A. Beaufait, M.B.A., CBPA |
- How Adult ADHD Can Affect Your Marriage
- By examining how each of the Five Life Dimensions (Physical, Personal, Relational, Spiritual, and Emotional) are involved in ADHD, the non-ADHD spouse/partner will come away with a much better understanding of ADHD struggles and how it significantly impacts relationship. Added to the understanding will be helpful advice and ideas for dealing with frustrations.
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B26 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 217
B46 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 217 |
Susan Tschudi, M.A., MFT |
- Implications of External and Internal Learning Approaches for Successful ADHD Strategies and Advocacy
- Learn the difference between external and internal learning approaches and the effect on ADHD behavior. Understand the power of internal learning and two core learning strengths of many adults with ADHD that are particularly in demand today. Be able to identify them along with appropriate strategies. Use the strategies for developing effective strategies and clearer advocacy with your clients.
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B25 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 216
B45 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 216 |
Jan S. Thomas, M.A. |
- Learn How to be Your Own ADD Coach
- ADD is a lifelong experience. After diagnosis, the next step is to discover more about what ADD is and how it is treated. One form of treatment is based on behavioral intervention. Throughout one's lifetime there will be numerous instances of needing to address symptoms. There is a choice to see a counselor or coach each time an intervention is needed. Or there is the possibility of learning to do these interventions on one's own thereby minimizing the need for professional help. This workshop is designed to help participants learn how to develop their own strategies, while also assisting them to identify which symptoms need intervention when.
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B21 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 209
B41 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 209 |
Brian O'Connor, M.A., LMHC, CDP |
- Macs Operating in a PC World: Latest Update on Brain Circuitry of ADHD
- Attendees will learn the brain pathways involved in ADHD and how they differ from non-ADHD people. Attendees will learn what the importance of each circuit is relative to ADHD patient's behavior. This will be done by a review of the peer-reviewed literature with representative neuron-images presented as learning aids where appropriate. The implications for management of these varying circuits will be discussed.
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B28 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 313
B47 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 313 |
Stephen Greg Hipskind, M.D., Ph.D. |
- Making Peace with Paper
- This class is designed to explore various ways to set up a customized paper system. Karen will demonstrate ways to start from wherever you are and create successes and follow-through.
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B23 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 211
B43 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 211 |
Karen S Roehl |
- Making Peace with Regret: Moving from Disappointment to Joy and Empowerment.
- For many AD/HD adults, the past is a trail of numerous regrets and disappointments. Sadness and depression are frequent emotions on our journey, especially when reflecting on all the things we could have done, should have done, or would have done, if we didn’t have AD/HD or had been diagnosed sooner. This session will help you to move beyond the blame, shame, what if’s, if only I had, and other challenging feelings about incompletions and accomplishments that are so often part of living with AD/HD. Through guided imagery, journaling, and group discussion, learn how to make peace with regret and bury its accompanying grief. Discover new ways to accept yourself, forgive, and move on in your life, without carrying the old baggage of regret. Come prepared to learn, laugh and find new lightness as you move from disappointment to empowerment and joy.
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B14 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 112
B34 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 112 |
Susan Chiat, M.A. |
- Medical Aspects of ADHD: Reasons for Continuous Medical Treatment for this Chronic Disorder and Methods of Medical Management.
- Learn why ADHD is considered a medical condition that warrants lifetime treatment. Learn the latest information on the medications used to treat ADHD.
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B29 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 315
B76 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 315 |
Theodore Mandelkorn, M.D. |
- Mindfulness Meditation For ADD
- Participants will learn what mindfulness is and will learn specific mindfulness meditation techniques.
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B36 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 114
B83 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 114 |
Katherine A. Wolfe |
- Neurofeedback Training: An Alternative Approach promoting Self-Regulation
- This presentation is designed to introduce the technology of Neurofeedback Training as an effective means to self-regulation. Neurofeedback Training has been used to reduce or sometimes eliminate the symptoms of ADHD/ADD as well as many other disorders of the brain and central nervous system. See a demonstration.
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B68 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 201
B84 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 201 |
Karen Cochrane, M.Ed., LMHC, CertifiedNeurofeedbackClinician |
- Organizing My Money Management For Success
- Do you find yourself running out of money before the next paycheck? Do you frequently get late notices? Is it rare for you to know how much money you have in your account? Does it seem impossible to think of saving for retirement? This session will help you understand why people with ADD have even more challenges with money than the rest of the population, and will help you begin to get your own vision for what you want. It will also provide a variety of practical tools and strategies for getting started. There is hope for getting a handle on handling money! This session is appropriate for adults with ADD, the professionals who help them, and spouses/partners.
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B72 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 209
B88 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 209 |
Shannon H. Ronald, M.A. |
- Organizing on Purpose: How knowing and remembering your life motivates organization
- This inspirational session will help people learn why determining "life purpose" is a priority, what a life purpose is, and why it matters. They will participate in a discussion about what it is to be "well enough organized" and will learn some important strategies and concepts to move toward a simpler and more organized life. They will learn some key concepts for planning and time management and will be able to recognize how chaos in the moment can overwhelm and sabotage life purpose. They will determine an individualized plan for "next steps."
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B17 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 201
B37 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 201 |
Nancy Crawford Holm, M.A., ADD Coach |
- Remake Your Relationships: Strategies for Effective Communication & Change Despite ADD & ADHD
- Attendees will learn proven approaches to “get” and retain one another’s attention in order to improve each other’s mood and make communication more effective more easily. Proven approaches to prevent, reduce, and repair conflict will be taught and modeled as well. These approaches to improved attention, mood, and communication can apply to most any setting.
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B71 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 207
B87 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 207 |
Preston Peterson, M.A., M.S., MFT |
- Taking the Reins of Your ADD-ish Brains!
- Would you like to complete more projects, feel really good about yourself, and/or take your business to a new level? Get ready to have fun as you learn some creative and surprising ways to take the reins of our ADD-ish brains! (I’m ADD-ish, too) You’ll walk away from this fast-paced presentation with many creative yet practical ways to think and act that will get you on track to getting more of what you want – both personally and professionally. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience us using state of the art NLP Brain Training and 15 years of coaching ADD-ish adults, Suzan will help you gain new levels of appreciation for the gifted human you are!
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B18 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 202
B38 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 202 |
Suzan Fiskin |
- Tapping Into the Intuitive Gifts of ADHD
- Participants will learn the difference between intuition and the wishful thinking of the ego. We will then explore a number of different paths to developing intuition including mindfulness, focused meditation, dream work, visualization, energy work, intention, and spirituality. We will then address the process of listening metaphorically and symbolically, including noticing the synchronicities of life using the above pathway to quiet the mind and tap into and develop intuition. We will also practice at least two brief techniques (a mindful meditation and one other exercise, ideally of the participants’ choice) giving participants an experiential component for practical skill building.
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B69 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 202
B85 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 202 |
Deborah L. Dunphy, Ph.D. |
- The Joy of ADD (or, How to Find True Happiness When You Can't Even Find Your Car Keys)™
- Shift from surviving to thriving in this fun, joyful playshop for those medically or self-diagnosed with Adult ADD. Through humor, music, and interactive dialogue, we'll examine the following serious questions:* Has the world gone ADD (or do I need my other glasses)?* If ADD's such a gift, who at the Academy do I thank for this?* Can you give me some tips for handling my life (and please skip the change)?*If I'm so darned special, why is my family the last to know?*How do I succeed at work, with my prince of a boss?And--* How do I share my ADD joy with people whose idea of what's wrong with the world is me?Please bring water for your brain, protein for your body, and a willingness to lighten up on such deathly subjects as co-morbidity.
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B40 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 207 |
Miriam Reiss, MCC |
- Transition to College or Vocational Training – Developing Tools for Success
- This session is designed to support individuals who have AD/HD as well as parents and professionals by providing information that will ensure the opportunity for a successful transition to postsecondary environments. Elements covered will include selecting the right school or program, understanding what is needed and expected, and knowing how to access accommodations and support. Join Nancie and uncover the transition issues you wanted to know about but were afraid to ask.
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B22 Saturday 1:30 PM
Rm 210
B42 Saturday 3:30 PM
Rm 210 |
Nancie Payne, M.S. |
- Using your strengths to overcome adversity
- In 1998 Positive Psychology formally came into being. Martin Seligman, Christopher Peterson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and others began to develop a psychology around virtues, values and strengths. The result is the VIA Signature Strengths. Attendees will learn about resources that allow them to tap into their strengths to overcome life struggles.
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B66 Sunday 1:30 PM
Rm 113
B82 Sunday 3:30 PM
Rm 113 |
Gary F. Campbell, M.S., LMHC |
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