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ADHD & RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

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About this course

This self-paced, online course provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Designed for mental health professionals, educators, coaches, and individuals with ADHD, this course offers in-depth insights into the neurological underpinnings of both conditions and provides practical, evidence-based strategies for assessment, intervention, and self-management. RSD is a term used to describe an extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception of being rejected, criticized, or a sense of failure. While not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, it is a commonly reported and debilitating experience for many individuals with ADHD. This course will demystify RSD, explaining its connection to ADHD's executive function deficits and emotional dysregulation. You will also learn to help clients or yourself manage your RSD symptoms. 

Learning Objectives

  • Define Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and articulate its connection to ADHD.
  • Describe the neurological and psychological mechanisms that contribute to RSD in individuals with ADHD.
  • Identify the key symptoms and behavioral manifestations of RSD.
  • Formulate a clinical understanding of how RSD impacts daily functioning across different life domains.
  • Apply at least three evidence-based therapeutic strategies to help clients or individuals manage RSD symptoms.
  • Develop personalized self-management plans for reducing the intensity and duration of RSD episodes.
  • Analyze case studies to recognize RSD in a clinical context.
  • Discuss the role of medication in the treatment of both ADHD and RSD.
  • Integrate compassionate communication techniques to support individuals experiencing RSD.

Learning Levels

  • All Levels

Course Instructor(s)

  • George Sachs PsyD

    Dr. George Sachs is a child and adult psychologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and Autism in children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sachs did his clinical training at Mt. Sinai Hospital, John Stroger Hospital in Chicago, and at the Children's Institute in Los Angeles.

    Dr. Sachs is the founder of the Sachs Center and the co-founder of Inflow, the first ADHD app for adults. Dr. Sachs is the author of The Adult ADD Solution, Helping Your Husband with ADHD, The Mad, Sad, Happy Book, and Helping Traumatized Children Workbook. Dr. Sachs believes in a world where neurodiverse children and adults are accepted and appreciated for their unique gifts.

References

  • Gottlieb, L. C. (2022). Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: An Overview. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 78(8), 1341-1355.
  • Young, K. A., Antrop, H. M., & Green, J. B. (2020). Emotional Dysregulation and Rejection Sensitivity in Adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 24(12), 1667-1678.
  • Antrop, H. M., Rosén, S. L., & Green, J. B. (2018). Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD: A Review of the Literature. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 27(10), 1275-1286.
  • Green, J. B., Rosén, S. L., & Young, K. A. (2021). The Impact of Rejection Sensitivity on Social Functioning in Adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 49(2), 223-234.
  • Rosén, S. L., Young, K. A., & Antrop, H. M. (2019). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Adults with ADHD. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 26(3), 365-378.

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ADHD & RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
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  • Publication Date
    Jun 26th, 2025

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