ADHD and Trauma – Matt Miller

ADHD and Trauma 

ADHD is talked about all the time but not well understood. Our sister Organisation set up a seminar to try and change that. Matt Miller spoke about ADHD and Trauma. In his presentation he spoke about the similarities, differences and some tips on how to find a mental health professional who’s able to help you manage both.

HWY is a sister organisation to Women’s Health and Wellbeing Services, we have been supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of families since 1994.

What this ADHD and Trauma course offers:

• A personal account of how inattentive ADHD can present
• Origins of Symptoms 
• Diagnosis 
• Comorbidities 
• ADHD vs. Trauma 
• Others Strengths and Passions of ADHD Individuals 
• Intervention Approaches 

Trauma is an emotional response to an intense event that threatens or causes harm. The harm can be physical or emotional, real or perceived, and it can be a threat to yourself or someone close to you. Trauma can be the result of a single event, or it can result from exposure to multiple events over time.

Potentially traumatic events may include but are not limited to:

• Abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional)
• Neglect
• Poverty
• Being separated from or loosing a loved one
• Bullying
• Witnessing harm to a loved one or pet (e.g., domestic or community violence)
• Natural disasters or accidents e.g. Australian bushfires, floods, car crashes etc.

Key topics:

• What is ADHD
• How is it similar to trauma, depression and anxiety
• How is it different to trauma, depression and anxiety
• Discussions of holistic treatment approaches
• Signs and symptoms

This course includes:

• Over 1 hour recording from our ADHD in Women Seminar
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