Seminar - Open to Professionals and Women with AD/HD

Saturday, November 7, 2009
1:00—4:00pm
Subud Chelsea Center - 230 West 29th Street, New York NY

Understanding the Secret World of Women with AD/HD

featuring Sari Solden, M.S.

NAPO-NY is proud to present Sari Solden, M.S., pioneer in the field of women with AD/HD as she brings together in a town hall format, in the first event of its kind, women with AD/HD, mental health experts, coaches and professional organizers from all over the region. Following her presentation on the inner world of women with AD/HD, Ms. Solden will facilitate a discussion in which these women can explore and explain their challenges from the inside out to the professionals who want to increase their understanding and effectiveness.

This four part seminar will include:

Presentation and discussion by Solden on what happens when executive function challenges of AD/HD meet gender role expectations of women. Topics include shame, avoidance, impact on mood, relationships and achievement. Emphasis will be on appreciating and understanding the complex interplay of emotional, cognitive, and cultural factors at work in the lives of women with AD/HD.
A structured facilitated dialogue by Solden that includes women with AD/HD and the professionals who work with them.
Structured small group discussions to discuss and share experiences.
Book signing and networking.

About Sari Solden, MS LMFT:
Sari Solden, MS LMFT is a psychotherapist in private practice in Ann Arbor, MI who has worked with men and women with AD/HD for over 20 years. She is the author of Women with Attention Deficit Disorder (Revised 2nd edition 2005) and Journeys Through ADDulthood (2002), which are for both men and women as well as mental health professionals. Solden trains mental health professionals on counseling adults with AD/HD and is a prominent speaker at both national and international AD/HD conferences as well as a frequent contributor to publications on this subject. She serves on the professional advisory board of ADDA and has served on the program conference committee for national CHADD. Her areas of specialization include inattentive AD/HD, women's issues, as well as the long term counseling issues for men and women not diagnosed until adulthood. Sari has been the recipient of ADDA's award for outstanding service by a helping professional. She has her own online community to support adults with AD/HD (www.ADDjourneys.com).

Our Location: Subud Chelsea Center
Located at 230 West 29th Street in Manhattan, Subud Chelsea Center is just 5 blocks from New York's Penn Station with service to Long Island, New Jersey and Amtrak destinations. For additional information about local hotels and neighborhood information, refer to the Subud Chelsea Center website.

How to Register:
You may REGISTER ONLINE or print a REGISTRATION FORM and send it with payment to the address on the form.

Registration for NAPO-NY Members (by November 4)	$65.00
Registration for All Others (by November 4)	$75.00
Signed copy of Women with ADD*	$15.00
Signed copy of Journeys Through ADDulthood*	$15.00
CD of Women with Attention Deficit Disorder*	$25.00
**Late fee for Registrations after November 4	$10.00

*If you would like to purchase books or CDs, order must be placed and paid with your registration. Only prepaid items will be available at the event. Books and CDs will be signed by the author for you personally at the event.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING LATE REGISTRATION: If you register online after November 4th, please be sure to print your payment confirmation and bring it with you to the seminar. In the event of any processing delays, this confirmation will serve as proof of payment.

Questions?
Email us at Seminars@NAPO-NY.net