Neuroaffirming ADHD Relationship and Couples Therapy: Therapeutic Themes and Interventions
We invite you to explore this workshop series, “Neuro-Affirming ADHD Relationship & Couples Therapy: Therapeutic Themes and Interventions”
Designed for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists interested in enhancing their practice. This series applies a relational and systemic lens to the principles of evidence based couples therapy, focusing specifically on relationships and couples where one or both partners have been diagnosed or identify with the ADHD neurotype.
The workshop materials can be applied to individual, couples and relationships and family work.
Learning Goals
Understanding Neurodiversity Affirming Care for ADHD
Using a relational and systemic lens, participants will deepen their understanding of ADHD and appreciate the significance of a neuro-affirming approach in therapeutic work with individuals and couples.
Understand Common Therapeutic Themes and Interventions
Participants will learn about evidence based therapeutic themes and interventions gaining insights into common therapeutic issues as well as applied interventions. The presentations will draw from evidence based literature and approaches like Gottman research, Dr. Sue Johnson’s research, attachment and relational science.
Focused Learning Sessions
Participants will engage in three sessions exploring therapeutic themes specifically relevant to couples and navigating ADHD themes, with case studies, role play illustrating practical applications.
Skills Development
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in role-play exercises, case consultations, and an interactive Q&A, aimed at equipping them with effective strategies and insights.
Course Facilitator
Cheryl Leong, LMFT (California)
Cheryl Leong, LMFT, is a California licensed therapist, educator, and ADHD-informed relational specialist working with individuals and couples. Her approach integrates neurodiversity-affirming care, the Gottman Method, attachment theory, and transactional analysis to help clinicians and clients better understand ADHD-related masking, relational impasses, and the impact of executive functioning differences on intimacy, communication, and connection.
She is the co-author of Decentering Neuronormativity: A Transactional Analysis Impasse Theory Perspective for Understanding ADHD Masking and Authentically Honoring the Da Vinci Within (Transactional Analysis Journal, 2024). Cheryl is known for teaching practical, compassionate, and clinically grounded approaches that support ADHDer clients in developing greater authenticity, self-understanding, and healthier relationships.
With more than two decades of experience, Cheryl has worked extensively with ADHD and co-occurring concerns including substance use, trauma, and mood-related challenges. She is a Certified Transactional Analysis Advanced Practitioner through the North American Transactional Analysis Association and an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider.
Website: Cherylleong.com
Pre-Course requirements: Participants should be qualified counsellors or psychotherapists.
Course Delivery: Live, interactive online sessions delivered via Zoom.
Recognition: A Link Centre CPD Certificate will be presented and 22.5 CEUs are available via National Marriage Seminars of America Continuing Education Provider Vision.
Participants must have paid registration fees, signed in, attended the entire seminar, and signed out to receive a certificate. Failure to sign in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. You can read full details of how to apply for CEUs here.
Fee:
$571 Earlybird offer (usually $635)Booking and Dates
October-December 2026
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Upcoming Dates:
Tuesdays 9AM-11.30AM (Pacific Standard Time)/5-7.30PM (British Summer Time)
- 13th October 26
- 20th October 26
- 27th October 26
- 3rd November 26
- 10th November 26
- 17th November 26
- Break
- 1st December 26
- 8th December 26
- 15th December 26
22.5 CEUs available
22.5 CPD hours in total
Payment Options:
We are offering an Earlybird price of $571 before the course becomes full price at $635 while stocks last.
A deposit of $75 is payable upon booking. The balance is required one month before the course starts. Payment plans are available.
Cancellation Policy:
The deposit is non-refundable. You will receive a refund of 50% of the balance for cancellations with more than 7 days’ notice.
Location:
Online via Zoom
Tutors:
Cheryl Leong, MFT
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