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Friday, September 12, 2025

THE ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRESENTS:

EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES FOR TREATING ANGER AND ADHD

Program Description

Adults with ADHD frequently encounter challenges with executive functioning that impede self-regulation and increase the propensity for anger. This presentation examines how these deficits disrupt not only emotional regulation but also the execution of daily tasks—stemming from inattention, difficulties in initiating tasks, dysregulation when tasks lack sufficient stimulation, and time blindness. Consequently, uncompleted tasks lead to recurring episodes of frustration that are internalized, heightening vulnerability to future triggers, and often resulting in self-directed anger for having ADHD.

Drawing on evidence-based interventions, this workshop integrates multiple theoretical frameworks—including parts work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), metacognitive approaches, somatic work, and the constraint-led approach—to provide clinicians with a comprehensive toolkit. Attendees will learn strategies to help their clients:

  • Recognize and understand their symptoms before, during, and after episodes to enhance mindfulness.
  • Develop effective coping skills to address symptoms as they emerge, leading to improved emotional regulation.
  • Improve organizational skills and modify environments to reduce distractions and bolster focus.

Overall, this presentation equips clinicians with the practical tools needed to support clients in overcoming these challenges, enabling them to lead more balanced and fulfilling lives.

Presented by:

Joel Kouame LCSW, MBA

Registration Options

*NYSSCSW Discount applies to NYSSCSW current members only.

**Student Discount only applies to full time students currently enrolled in social work and MHP master level programs.

If this is your first time taking an ACE Foundation program not not shared with the NYSSCSW, you will be prompted to make your complimentary account on the ACE Foundation Learning Center platform, where you will be able to access all current and future programs and course materials from your dashboard. You will be asked to set a password for your new ACE Foundation Learning Center account.

Date:

Friday, September 12, 2025

11am - 1pm EDT

Registration:

Registration is now closed.

contact Hours:

2.0 Contact Hours Will Be Awarded For This Program

Location:

Live Online via Zoom

Program Originator:

ACE Foundation

Course Number

a-024

NYS CE Accreditation for:

LCSW, LMSW, PhD. Psychology, LMFT, LMHC, LP, LCAT

The Advanced Clinical Education (ACE) Foundation of the NYS Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0028; licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0045; licensed psychoanalysts #P-0017; licensed psychologists #PSY-0121; licensed social workers #SW-0056; and licensed creative art therapists #CAT-0120.

Out of State Providers:

Out-of-state providers are welcome to request a certificate upon completion of the presentation evaluation but must check with their own state licensing boards to inquire about whether or not the certificate is recognized as transferrable for CEs in their state’s jurisdiction.

Program Details

By the end of this continuing education activity, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize and understand their clients’ symptoms before, during, and after episodes, enhancing mindfulness.
2. Develop effective coping skills to address emerging symptoms and improve emotional regulation.
3. Improve organizational skills and modify environments to reduce distractions and improve task completion.
4. Utilize practical, evidence-based tools to support clients in managing ADHD-related dysregulation and anger.

Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, licensed psychoanalysts, nurse practitioners and family and marriage/couple therapists, mental health counselors and licensed creative art therapists.

This seminar is appropriate for clinicians with all levels of experience.

Joel Kouame, LCSW, MBA, CAMS-II, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of JK Counseling, a virtual group practice specializing in anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. He utilizes evidence-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, and the Gottman Method to help individuals and couples create lasting, meaningful change.

In addition to his clinical work, Joel is an adjunct professor and writer, passionate about integrating psychology, sociology, and social justice into his teachings and publications. His expertise bridges research and real-world application in a practical and relatable way.

Bibliography/References – DOWNLOAD PDF
Zoom webinar with Q & A

Contact Hours will be awarded once the entire course is completed, as evidenced by signing in and out and completing a course evaluation. Instructions for evaluating the presentation will be emailed within 5 days of the course date. Certificates will be immediately available in your student dashboard after you complete your presentation evaluation.

ACE welcomes participants with diverse abilities. Please contact Kristin or Debbie at info.acefoundation@gmail.com, at time of registration, to request accessibility accommodations. Accommodation requests are considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA), Section 505 of the Rehabilitation ACT.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made at least five days before the event will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee. For cancellation please call 1-800-288-4279, or email us at info.acefoundation@gmail.com.

Inclement Weather Policy:

Should Inclement weather occur, we will be notifying all registrants via the email by which the registrant signed up. Please be sure to check your email before you leave for the course.

  • 2.0 Contact Hours will be awarded once the entire course is completed.
  • All registrations must be submitted by the Wednesday prior to the program.
  • Certificates will be emailed approximately ten business days after the completion of the course.
  • For questions regarding disability access please contact Kristin or Debbie, at time of registration, so that we can see to it that arrangements are made to accommodate your special needs: info.acefoundation@gmail.com.
  • For questions regarding course content, please contact Kristin or Debbie: info.acefoundation@gmail.com.
  • In the event of any grievance please contact: drkara.acefoundation@gmail.com.

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