Clinicians have long recognized that symptoms of depression after the death of a loved one are part of human nature. Until now, however, the DSM incorporates a “bereavement exclusion” to the current definition of major depressive disorder. The new version, reportedly will replace this exclusion with a footnote.  A second change as it pertains to grief has been added to the new DSM. The updated version creates a new category of Adjustment Disorder, “Adjustment Disorder related to bereavement.” Critics believe this wording is so broad that many millions of grieving people will be pathologized and diagnosed with a mental illness. The change marks the first time that grief feelings, not depressive symptoms, have been included as a diagnosis.

Proponents believe the change will make it easier for those having difficulty with bereavement to seek treatment. Opponents believe the wording is too vague and practically everyone who is grieving may fall under this mental illness.

To speak with a therapist to reduce symptoms of depression following the death of a loved one please call Birmingham Maple Clinic at (248) 646-6659 or visit www.birminghammaple.com

Reference: Wonkblog by Ezra Klein “Is Grief A Disease” Washington Post May 14, 2012.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/is-grief-a-disease

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Birmingham Maple Clinic introduced its comprehensive mental health services to corporate health and wellness providers in the area. BMC therapists are available to speak on a variety of topics such as reducing stress in the workplace.

The meeting began with Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive, sharing his personal health and fitness interests, as well as, goals he has for residents for Macomb County and the State of Michigan to improve health and wellness.

Next, feature presenter, Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, Medical Director, Wellness and Preventive Cardiology, Detroit Medical Center spoke on the topic of “Forks, Fingers, and Feet: Incorporating Health and Wellness in the Workplace.” His presentation taught participants how to make simple behavioral changes in diet and exercise to improve overall health.

Much has been published about the connection of mental health and physical health. Depression, for example, can contribute to increased appetite, weight gain, and low energy which can reduce overall physical health. Smoking and drinking both have well documented consequences on physical and mental health.

If a disorder such as depression, anxiety, or substance abuse is keeping you from reaching your health and fitness goals you may value speaking to a therapist. Therapists at Birmingham Maple Clinic are trained to identify and help remove psychological barriers to achieving personal goals. To schedule an appointment, call Birmingham Maple Clinic at (248) 646-6659 or visit www.birminghammaple.com

Wellness Council participants, Jennifer Kennedy and DeShawn Tobar, learn about outpatient mental health services at Birmingham Maple Clinic

Macomb County Executive, Mark Hackel, shares his passion for health and fitness with attendees.

Birmingham Maple Clinic Therapist, Carrie Krawiec, speaks to DeShawna Tobar about outpatient mental health services provided by Birmingham Maple Clinic.

Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, Medical Director Wellness and Preventive Cardiology, Detroit Medical Center

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In the study, 14 teens between 15-19 years old who had been diagnosed with major depression and 14 teens who had not.  Through blood analysis, researchers were able to identify 11 genes that were able to differentiate between the depressed group and the non-depressed group.   Brain Andrus, second co-author of the study, “These 11 genes are probably the tip of the iceberg because depression is a complex illness,” Redei said. “But it’s an entree into a much bigger phenomenon that has to be explored. It clearly indicates we can diagnose from blood and create a blood diagnosis test for depression.”

Northwestern’s findings are a positive step in finding more effective treatment for depression in teens, a group that is typically harder to diagnose due to normal mood changes and what is viewed as “typical” teen behavior.  In an interesting twist, the study authors reported that none of the teens who had been diagnosed with depression for the study had opted for treatment, and none of the parents involved had encouraged it.  Speaking to the social view of depression in today’s society, Redei said, “Everybody, including parents, are wary of treatment, and there remains a social stigma around depression, which in the peer-pressured world of teenagers is even more devastating.”  Redei and her research team hope that by removing the stigma that is still associated with depression, teens can be properly diagnosed and treated, as depression left untreated in teens can lead to serious problems on into adulthood.

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Children who experience trauma early on and are not treated for it, may find self-destructive ways to cope. Youngsters may deal with untreated trauma by developing eating disorders, cutting or self-injurious behaviors, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and substance abuse. Professionals, such as Dr. Kim Dennis, MD, medical director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, believe early intervention for childhood trauma works. Dr. Dennis says, “It’s critical to identify at-risk children and get them to help and safety as soon as possible. When this doesn’t happen, they can go on to have horrible outcomes, including eating disorders, substance abuse and even death by suicide.”

Traumatic events can include witnessing or experiencing physical or sexual abuse, violence in families and communities, loss of a loved one, refugee and war experiences, living with a family member who is neglectful or may have impaired parenting skills, and having a life-threatening injury or illness. Working with a trained therapist to identify traumatic events and teach skills for coping can help children achieve resilience. Studies show that caring and supportive relationships enhance resilience, which is described as the ability to make realistic plans, have a positive confident outlook and to communicate and solve problems.

To begin treatment for your child’s trauma please call Birmingham Maple Clinic at (248) 646-6659 or by visiting the website www.birminghammaple.com

References

Definitions of Trauma and Resilience. Retrieved from http://www.samhsa.gov/children/trauma-resilience-definitions.asp

Save the Date for Awareness Day 2012! Retrieved from http://www.samhsa.gov/children/save_date_2012.asp

Addressing Childhood Trauma and Early Intervention Are Key to Lifelong Recovery. Retrieved from http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/timberline-knolls-residential-treatment-center-celebrates-caring-for-every-childs-mental-health-day-150420465.html

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Not surprisingly, a number of children who have ADHD also have symptoms of other psychological problems, with nearly 25% of them meeting the clinical requirements for both ADHD and anxiety. Parents need assistance understanding which condition is at the root of the child’s behavior as strategies that might help address the symptoms of ADHD may exacerbate the anxiety in these children, and vice versa.

Currently research on integrated treatments for ADHD and anxiety are limited. Recently, Matthew A. Jarrett of the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama, led a study that utilized two modified treatment approaches in eight children between the ages of 8 and 12 years with comorbid anxiety and ADHD. Jarrett used two models in a 10-week approach. According to a blog article published at www.goodtherapy.org, the treatment included parent training, parent-child interaction improvement, and modifications that allowed for timeouts to reduce the anxiety associated with punishment and criticism. The second component entailed anxiety education, cognitive development, and exposure through games, rewards, repetition, and minimal writing assignments. As published by www.goodtherapy.org, “After 10 weeks of combined treatment, the children realized significant reductions in ADHD symptoms, and smaller, more short-term reductions in symptoms of anxiety. All of the children met the clinical threshold for ADHD before the treatment. After treatment, only six of the eight remained in the clinical range, demonstrating a reduction of 25%.”

Birmingham Maple Clinic supports integrated treatment for ADHD and anxiety. At The Center for ADHD at Birmingham Maple Clinic therapists with specialties in a variety of treatment models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent Management Training consult with one another to provide the most comprehensive treatment for children and adults with concurrent anxiety and ADHD.

Reference:
Jarrett, M. A., Ollendick, T. H. (2012). Treatment of comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and anxiety in children: A multiple baseline design analysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80.2, 239-244.

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Jeffrey London the Keynote Speaker at 2nd Adaptive Umbrella Workshop

“Serving Kids With Different Needs”
2nd Adaptive Umbrella Meeting at Bloomfield Twp Public Library April 25, 2012

Educators, school counselors, parents and laypeople attended a day long workshop to learn more about ADD and ADHD.  Jeffrey London, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Birmingham Maple Clinic was the keynote speaker.  He described the evaluation process for ADHD used at BMC, described ADHD along the lifespan and shared updated information about the use of medication in the treatment in ADHD.

The rest of the day included Disability Simulation Activities, handling story time with children with special needs, incorporating sensory integration into the classroom and at home, Art Therapy, new information about speech and language therapy and a tour of the Bloomfield Township Public Library’s Special Needs Collection and Youth Room.

To schedule a psychological evaluation or speak with a therapist please visit www.birminghammaple.com or call (248) 646-6659

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The SAMHSA study also found that adults suffering from mental illness had higher rates of emergency room visits and hospitalization.  Among the group, nearly 48% of those who had a serious mental illness had visited an emergency room in the last year and nearly 20% had been hospitalized.

While the study did not report on a direct correlation between mental illness and  these physical conditions, it does suggest  that treating mental health with just as much concern as we do physical health is essential .  As reported by SAMHSA administrators Pamela Hyde, “Promoting health and wellness for individuals, families and communities means treating behavioral health needs with the same commitment and vigor as any other physical health condition,” said SAMHSA administrator Pamela Hyde.

Indeed, SAMHSA’s research is further proof that in order to be effective, healthcare needs to treat the whole person without skipping over potential behavioral health concerns that could be masking mental illness. By taking the time and care to treat the whole person, we may be able to reduce the number of emergencies that are related to mental illness each year.  In a time when more public mental health clinics are shutting down each year in cities throughout the US, providing health care that recognizes all aspects of a person, including both mental and physical health, is the best way to ensure that all patients are receiving quality preventive care.

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In a move to cut city budgets and reduce excessive spending several cities, including Chicago and New York, have moved towards drastically reducing the number of publicly-funded mental health clinics.  Michigan has also experienced significant reductions in publicly funded mental health care facilities in the past under Governor John Engler.  Since then, the state has been overwhelmed and unable to properly accommodate citizens needing inpatient mental health treatment, which has resulted in an overburdened outpatient community mental health system and emergency rooms unable to care for the severely mentally ill who have nowhere else to go.

As reported by NBC Chicago, the closures raise fears that if these public mental health clinics closures continue, cities could soon see a rapid increase in untreated drug addiction, increased suicide rates and other serious mental problems.  And it isn’t just caretakers and medical personnel who have these concerns – it’s also concerning to patients as well. “These people with schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, depression, serious depression, they’re willing to barricade themselves in their own clinic to not only send a message but to try to find a way to keep that clinic open,” a supporter told NBC Chicago.

While city governments work to balance their budgets, it’s important to remember the total cost of shutting down public mental health facilities.  In terms of the budget, closing clinics does save on administrative costs and the cost of operations overall, but this savings doesn’t carry over in the long term.  Closing mental health clinics throughout the US will inevitably lead to increased emergency room visits, hospitalizations and more police intervention and arrests of mentally ill citizens, as those who can’t afford private healthcare forgo medical treatment for serious mental health conditions.

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Why Being In Love Is So Much Work From www.beforliving.com.

Sometimes you meet someone in your life and everything just clicks. There is so much excitement simply in the anticipation of being together and you both feel better when you are with each other. Your soul mate has finally arrived and you are ready for an adventure. At first, everything is great. You both get along better than you thought you could with any other person. You laugh at their silly jokes, while they seem to love your cute idiosyncrasies about keeping your shoe rack meticulously organized.  And the attraction factor is magnetic. Almost animal like, really. Fast forward a few years (or months) and you’ve moved in together. A longer commitment to being together is made. A marriage follows and then maybe kids. You buy a home and make it your own. Sharing love with another is such a fulfilling experience.

But the reality is that over time, relationships start to fragment. What was once a cute habit is now annoying. Some of that attraction you both used to have for each other starts to rescind. And for those with kids, their needs consume you as your relationship takes a back seat. You find yourself looking at the person you first met and wonder what happened. And for those that do marry, divorce rates suggest that your chances of staying together are no better than a coin toss.

Given how frequently the scenario mentioned plays out we engaged several experts in the areas of relationships, marriage and family planning and asked them a simple question: “Why Is Being In Love So Much Work?”

Have a Little Respect

Author and motivational speaker Janet Pfeiffer says the single most critical factor that makes relationships work is mutual respect. And as the dictionary definition of respect is “to value”, Janet says that it is what all of us seek: to be valued as a person, to have others respect our ideas, feelings, needs, hopes, and dreams.   She adds that, “Even if they don’t share the same, to know they matter to the other party makes us feel important. When a person feels important within a relationship they are more comfortable and secure and willing to make it mutually beneficial.” The other critical factor is shared values which a lot of people mistake for common interests (although they are not the same). If one person in a relationship is kind and generous and the other selfish and greedy this relationship will prove difficult to maintain.”  And as Janet points out, this type of relationship is most likely “… one that probably will not sustain the test of time.”

The Argument Cycle

Therapist Sharon Riven adds “The strongest marriages are the ones where each partner remembers that their significant other is a human being whom he/she fell in love with. It’s easy to feel disrespect for your partner when you disagree and he/she makes you angry. Disagreements don’t mean that your partner suddenly became a “bad” human being. Apply the golden rule in your relationship – respect yourself enough to respect your partner’s feelings, failings, and humanness. Most of the time mistakes are made not to hurt another person, but because we’re human. Learn from your mistakes, and don’t stop respecting yourself or your partner just because you slip up.” Sharon explores this more fully in her book “Breaking the Argument Cycle: How to Stop Fighting Without Therapy” as well as from her development of the First Argument Technique, a simple 3-step system that helps couples fix their relationships and understand why they fight.

The Necessity of Physical Intimacy

“In order for Love Relationships to be fueled emotionally, physically and spiritually, it is important for both parties to show a physical expression of their love.

“(And) I am not talking about sex,” says Frankie Picasso, author of “No Bull Allowed: How to Lose the Losers and Lasso in Love and Midlife Mojo.”

Frankie says that while sex is important, she is really talking about the importance of affection, holding hands, or giving a kiss hello and goodbye. Frankie says these seemingly small actions are really what make a relationship intimate. “I have seen couples go from arguing every day to falling BACK in love just by using these small gestures.”

A Relationship Commitment Is A Contract

In her book, “Marriage Works” which she co-authored with her husband Mark, Huffington Post contributor Jeanine Earnhart talks extensively about commitment and emphasizes that this often overlooked and non-exciting principle is really the bedrock for a long term and successful relationship. “Commitment has become an outdated idea to a lot of us. We are committed as long as it is convenient. Once it is no longer convenient, we lose our desire or ability to be committed. This isn’t just in marriage, but life in general. We can see it in our society all around us.”

“Commitment has a lot to do with your attitude while going over the bumps.” – Jeanine Earnhart

She builds on this issue and adds that it goes even beyond romantic relationship. For example, employees who have committed a lifetime to a company suddenly find themselves “let go” over some technicality and are left in a desperate situation. Or it can pertain to how athletes honor (or don’t honor) their written contracts. If they aren’t happy, or someone else is getting more money, they may renegotiate everything or simply move to another team.

“This leads us all to think we can negotiate our contract on all levels. Marriage is a contract, but unlike the athlete, moving to a new team or a new partnership won’t necessarily get you what you want” says Jeanine. Agreeing to stay with the team you began with and fixing the problems you have is a real commitment.

Awareness Makes Long Term Relationships Last

Jeanine also busted the myth of the “perfect marriage”. She says “…to believe you are going to achieve one is not only wishful thinking, but damaging to a marriage because you are bound to be disappointed. There are always going to be the occasional bad days no matter how great your marriage is. Commitment has a lot to do with your attitude while going over the bumps. Just being aware that there are going to be some rough times during your marriage will help you get through them. Marriage can be very fragile, as we have all seen while watching marriages dissolve around us, but commitment can be the strength that makes a marriage last.”

Talk, Strive, Connect, Laugh

One of the most interesting and useful insights we heard about long term relationship success comes from Tina B. Tessina, PhD, (aka “Dr. Romance”). As a psychotherapist and author of “Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage”, Dr. Tessina suggests four key points to keep your relationship strong:

1. Talk – You need to talk frequently and honestly to each other about your frustrations, about sex, about anger, about disappointment, about your appreciation of each other, about the meaning of life, about everything. No topic should be off limits. Learn to listen and communicate instead of fighting. Fighting is childish, and counter-productive if you want a grown-up relationship.

2. Strive – Strive to work together to solve anything that comes up: Be a team, create a partnership. Don’t get stuck on who’s right or wrong; instead, focus on what will actually solve the problem. Strive to work together so both of you can have what you want. When you build a successful working partnership, both of you will feel supported and respected by the other. When you feel that the other has your best interests at heart, problems are solved not “my way” or “your way” but in a manner so that both of you are happy with the solution.

3. Connect – Keep your connection going through communication, sex, affection, understanding and concern for one another. Nothing insures that your relationship will remain faithful better than a good warm connection with great sex.

4. Laugh – Have a sense of humor; give the benefit of the doubt and care about each other. Store up plenty of good times in your relationship reservoir to draw on in the hard times. Treat your partner like your best friend.

Dr. Tessina adds that, “The mutuality of this type of partnership creates an environment of love where deep trust grows. When trust, respect, responsibility and love feel mutual, that’s when we feel secure in being loved.”

The Long Road of Character

Relationship success is very linked to each of the partners “…having many character strengths, such as honesty, commitment, patience, and respect” says relationship coach Susanne M. Alexander and the author of “Creating Excellent Relationships: The Power of Character Choices”.  A couple must make sure that both partners have the necessary character strengths the other person most values and needs.

“Determining this requires that the couple spend time together in a wide variety of circumstances, with many people including family, and for a substantial amount of time. It’s easy to pretend good behavior for a short time, but difficult to sustain anything other than genuine character strengths” says Susanne.

A Romantic Relationship Management Framework

Manhattan-based licensed clinical psychologist and author Dr. Joseph Cilona, author of “The Path: Life Explained in 100 Pages“, suggests that having structure in maintaining, strengthening and even growing your relationship with your partner is critical for long term success.  Says Dr. Cilona, “Think about the relationship as something distinct and separate from yourself and your spouse and commit to investing a specific amount of time, on an ongoing basis; working on strengthening it, troubleshooting it, and making it more satisfying.”

Don’t Go Head to Head

He also suggests that it’s also important to separate the relationship from each other.  “By committing to constantly working on it serves to minimize the dangers of equating problems with your partner, and aligns couples to work together to solve problems rather than going head to head against each other.”

“It is very surprising at how the simplest statements are heard differently by different people.”- Dr. Joseph Cilona

A Simple Framework Can Work Magic

Dr. Cilona indicates that this does not need to be overly complicated. A simple structure or agenda can go a long way to making the framework successful by incorporating:

• Feedback from each partner discussing some things that they appreciate or are grateful for about the other since the previous meeting;
• Discussion of any new problems, challenges or difficulties such as feeling hurt, disappointed, or not appreciated;
• Brainstorming as to how to solve problems, minimize them in the future, find solutions;
• Checking in on previous issues and how proposed solutions are working.

Dr. Cilona suggests that something as simple as a weekly or monthly brunch or dinner with the intention of discussing relationship issues only is a great example of how to institute this type of framework.

Mirror and Models (and Money)

Another valuable and powerful technique you could use is called “Mirroring” and it may come in handy in important discussions with your spouse.

Mirror: In mirroring you simply mirror back to your spouse exactly what you heard them communicate before commenting on it or responding to it with your thoughts, opinions, or interpretations.

• It is very surprising at how the simplest statements are heard differently by different people. This not only dramatically improves the accuracy and quality of communication by allowing for correction of misinterpretations, but also creates in each person a strong sense of being heard and understood.
• This kind of validation allows for openness and genuine discussion/resolution of the issues at hand “…rather than having each person getting caught in a vicious cycle of trying to feel heard, understood, and validated.”

Models: Look for real-life models of relationships that emulate the kind of relationship you aspire to have.

• Try to connect with these couples and ask them questions about how they were able to create and maintain their relationship.
• Ask for tips and advice and discuss with your significant other.

Money: Most people are aware of the potential for money and financial issues to complicate or even destroy a relationship. But much less attention is typically paid to the fact that money and financial issues can also serve to strengthen and deepen a relationship.

• Personal values and beliefs are often revealed through issues relating to money and finances.
• Couples that communicate and collaborate around clarifying personal beliefs and goals about money, as well as working toward and achieving shared goals will very often find that their connection as a couple deepens and strengthens.

Focus on What You Want

“I think the most powerful shift people can make in their relationships is to focus on behaviors they do want rather than what they don’t want,” says marriage and family therapist Carrie Krawiec, LMFT of the Birmingham Maple Clinic in Troy, MI who is also the  Executive Director of Michigan Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

“Make a Shift”

As an example, people often want their partner to ‘not be so lazy’. But by making a shift to look for what you want such as seeing your partner taking initiative for some household task gives you the opportunity to find that they are actually meeting your needs.

Or, at the very least, your expectations can be met some of the time, and likely more often than you realized. By focusing your attention on the positive you are likely to encourage this behavior and thus get more of it.  Carrie says this will help you to see those in your personal relationships trying to meet your needs. “It will give you the opportunity to express encouragement and gratitude which will shift the vibe of the relationship.”

The Relationship Death Knell…The 6 Signs of Boredom

It’s right out there in the open, and you know it. Citing “boredom as the new ‘black’ in relationships”, Relationship expert, Eden Sterlington (AKA “The Intimacy Officer) and author of “SatisFillment: Your PROVEN Pathway to POWER” shares her advice to battle the inevitable boredom that can develop in any long-term intimate relationship.

Start by asking yourself if you are feeling any of the following boredom indicators in your relationship:

1. Resentful feelings are felt about the money you spend on dating

2. Foreplay has become occasional, at best

3. Conversation is a more of a memory than a reality

4. Routine is normal, as you always do the same things together

5. Kisses are nearly non-existent

6. Bragging about each other has stopped

Eden say there are many ways to fix these problems such as:

• If you’re resentful about money, be more creative about planning. EVERY date doesn’t have to be dinner and a movie. Try recreating how you met.
• If foreplay is infrequent, try ‘kicking it up a notch’. Sensual massage is one of the best ways to do that. If full body is too intimidating, try a foot soak and fragrant oil massage or a hand soak with a warm lotion massage – by candlelight.
• If conversation is lacking, commit to a 5-minute DAILY relationship check-in. Sit down, face each other, and for FIVE MINUTES ONLY take turns saying what is making you feel positive or negative about your relationship. If you need more time, schedule it within the next SEVEN DAYS – no later.
• If you always do the same things, make a game out of planning. Take turns planning and make a contest out of it: most fun date, most romantic date, most creative date, etc.
• If your kisses are nearly non-existent, commit to a monthly slow dance. You just might be surprised what it could lead to.
• If you’ve stopped bragging about each other, call the first person you ever bragged about your mate to and tell them one good thing about your relationship and why you’re still happy in it.

In a previous Expert interview on be, relationship expert Barbara Neitlich discusses a variety of ways to keep your relationship healthy. It builds on the advice Eden Sterlington provides and is worth watching if you haven’t seen it.

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Dr. Jay Inwald Visits BMC

On April 13, 2012 Birmingham Maple Clinic welcomed Dr. Jay Inwald of Neurobehavioral Consultants, P. C. for an in-service regarding neuropsychological testing for the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and other psychological issues. Dr. Jay Inwald is a licensed clinical Neuropsychologist and founder of Neurobehavioral Consultants. He explained the variety of assessments he uses to evaluate attention and concentration, auditory processing, processing speed, executive functioning, intellectual functioning, sensori-perceptual ability, fine and gross motor skills, memory, behavioral control, and social/emotional functioning.

Birmingham Maple Clinic therapists, many of those who comprise The Center for ADHD at Birmingham Maple Clinic, consulted with Dr. Inwald and shared experiences using validated assessments and projective tests for diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Psychologists at Birmingham Maple Clinic provide comprehensive testing for issues affecting school-aged children through adulthood. Psychological assessments can be used to determine IQ, academic functioning, personality and other emotional issues. The Center for ADHD is a group of child and adolescent therapists from Birmingham Maple Clinic, along with psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffrey London. The group meets two times a month to learn about new methods in the treatment of ADHD, to develop and improve services for individuals with ADHD and to consult as a team about client issues.

Birmingham Maple Clinic therapists appreciated the opportunity to learn from Dr. Inwald. BMC therapists are eager to collaborate with professionals, businesses, and schools in the community to provide the most thorough care to each client.

To schedule a psychological evaluation or speak with a therapist please visit www.birminghammaple.com or call (248) 646-6659

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