1. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of ADHD, its symptoms, and how it can influence communication, emotional regulation, and relationship patterns within Latinx marriages.
2. Participants will examine how cultural values, roles, and expectations specific to the Latinx community can affect the expression and management of ADHD within marital relationships.
3. Participants will learn tools and techniques for couples to enhance emotional connection, improve communication, and support each other in managing ADHD symptoms while maintaining a strong marital bond.
Meet the Presenter
Federico Mendez, a bilingual (Spanish/English) marriage and family therapist is currently pursuing his PhD at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas in marriage and family therapy. His areas of research interest include chronic illness/disease, Medical Family Therapy, Supervision, Latinx/e issues, and LGBTQAI2S+ issues.
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