Exploring ADHD and Sexuality with Dr. Lyne Piché December 6, 2024 at 12-1pm ET

In clinical practice, working with neurodivergent clients is increasingly common, and it’s essential to understand how ADHD uniquely impacts both sexuality and relationships. This free webinar provides an in-depth exploration of the intersection between ADHD and sexual functioning, offering critical insights into how attention challenges influence intimacy, pleasure, and relationships. Using a neurodivergent lens to address sexual and relational needs is an invaluable skill for practitioners working with individuals with ADHD and their partners.

Through this seminar, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the specific challenges faced by ADHD clients in their sexual lives and explore practical strategies to address issues around intimacy, communication, and sexual satisfaction. These interventions will equip clinicians with tools to support their neurodivergent clients in navigating the complexities of sexuality and relationships.  Register for this FREE webinar here!

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Increase Awareness of Sexual Issues in Neurodivergent Clients:
   Understand the specific problems related to sexuality and sexual functioning in clients with ADHD, including challenges around focus, impulsivity, and emotional regulation.
2. Explore the Role of Attention in Sexual Pleasure and Functioning:
   Examine how attention deficits impact sexual pleasure and functioning, and how to support clients in overcoming these barriers to enhance intimacy and connection in their relationships.
3. Practical Interventions for ADHD and Sexuality:
   Learn practical, evidence-based interventions to address common problems in sexuality, intimacy, and relationship dynamics for clients with ADHD. These strategies will empower both individuals and their partners to foster healthier, more fulfilling sexual relationships.

Register here for this free webinar perfect for clinicians, counselors, and mental health professionals who work with neurodivergent clients and want to better understand the intricate relationship between ADHD and sexuality. Whether you are experienced in this area or new to working with ADHD clients, this session will enhance your clinical practice with valuable knowledge and tools.

Meet Your Presenter:

Dr. Lyne Piché is a Registered Psychologist who has worked as a psychologist specializing in sexual issues for 25 years. Her graduate studies, research and work endeavours have been focused on improving sexual health for all individuals. Since 2009, she has provided sexual therapy, couples counselling, relationship counselling and trauma counselling in her private practice. She is also a Forensic Psychologist.  Dr. Piché is an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist.  She works in both English and French.  The intersection of ADHD and sexual therapy has been a particular interest of hers in recent years. Her new workbook ADHD and Sex: A Workbook for Exploring Sexuality and Increasing Intimacy, published by Routledge Press, will be released in November 2024. See www.ADHDsex.com for more details.

Join Dr. Piché to explore ADHD and sexuality by registering here!