Adult ADHD remains, in many contexts, poorly understood or interpreted through frameworks that do not capture the true complexity of this condition. In practice, we frequently encounter adults who have spent years trying to “function like others,” and their difficulties have often been explained by lack of willpower, resistance, or personality traits, in the absence of an understanding of executive functioning.
I know how easy it can be, as a professional, to feel that the models we have are not always enough. That there are nuances that are missed, cases that are not clearly defined, and interventions that seem to miss exactly what is essential.
My training is anchored in several roles, but it remains, in essence, an ongoing process. I am still learning, because the understanding of a human being is always more complex than any grid. And what I can offer today is largely due to people who have been patient with me, generous, and guided me along this journey.
This course is not intended to provide quick fixes or simplified answers. It arose from the need for more clarity and structure in understanding adult ADHD in a way that remains connected to clinical reality. It is a framework in which we attempt to bring together current data, practice experience, and a more nuanced perspective to support clinical decisions and tailor interventions.
More details about the course on the website of the Romanian Institute of Schema Therapy, which organizes this course, and tickets are also available there.