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Understanding ADHD in Pregnancy & Postpartum: Supporting Neurodivergent Mothers with Danielle Gordon, LPC, LMHC, SCL, NCC, PMH-C
Monday July 7th at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Irish Time) Takes Place Via Zoom Cost €20 – Includes Certificate of Attendance, Access to Recorded Version and All Resources Mentioned in the Training
Why This Training Matters
ADHD presents unique challenges during pregnancy and postpartum that are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed. Hormonal fluctuations can significantly impact executive function, medication decisions become complex, and standard parenting advice often fails to address neurodivergent needs. This training provides essential insights into supporting this underserved population effectively.
ADHD is often misunderstood, especially in women—and even more so during the major life transition of motherhood. This presentation explores how ADHD uniquely impacts women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, highlighting the role of fluctuating hormones, identity shifts, and increased cognitive and emotional demands. We'll examine common challenges and symptom presentations, as well as the often-overlooked experience of sensory overwhelm and maternal guilt. Through clinical insights and a real-world case vignette, attendees will learn practical, compassionate strategies for supporting neurodivergent mothers in a way that validates their experience and honors their strengths.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding the intersection of ADHD and perinatal hormonal changes
- Differentiating ADHD symptoms from perinatal mood disorders
- Strength-based approaches to supporting executive function challenges
- Practical strategies for medication management considerations
- Addressing sensory overwhelm in the postpartum period
- Supporting identity shifts specific to neurodivergent parents
- Adapting traditional parenting support for ADHD brains
Meet Your Instructor!
Danielle Gordon, LPC, LMHC, SCL, NCC, PMH-C
Danielle is a licensed clinical therapist, certified perinatal mental health specialist, certified mental health and nutrition clinical specialist, wife, mom, and woman of many additional roles. Previously a school counselor, Danielle's personal experience with (undiagnosed) postpartum depression as well as postpartum anxiety ignited her desire to support birthing parents and spread awareness about Perinatal Mental Health. While learning more about the field, Danielle volunteered as a local support coordinator for Postpartum Support International. She then started her private practice, providing therapy and support for women during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Over the years she has broadened her area of
specialty to include motherhood anxiety and burnout, as well as ADHD. She has proudly worked as a consultant at local hospitals, assisting with care coordination for patients and alerting physicians and staff to best practices. She has given presentations to large corporations such as Blue Cross Blue Shield about the importance of Perinatal care and has remained involved with Postpartum Support International as a board member of the PSI Michigan Chapter as well as at a national level as the past Professional Outreach Coordinator. Currently, Danielle has the privilege of chairing the Advisory Council for the Jewish Fertility Foundation Detroit Chapter. She is also a Brown University ROSE certified instructor.
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