September 18, 2025 - Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals CEU Luncheon

A Learning Luncheon and social / networking event for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals, hosted by Kaela Rae Vance LPCC-S, spotlighting featured presenter, Jean Tidd, MSW, LISW-S, ADHD-CCSP, SAP and Holly Mills, MSW, LSW, from Badass ADHD Coaching. At this luncheon, Jean and Holly will be providing us with a presentation entitled "Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood: ADHD, RSD, & Diagnostic Clarity".

About the Luncheon Co-Presenter - Jean Tidd, MSW, LISW-S, ADHD-CCSP, SAP:

Jean is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider with over 27 years of experience as a therapist and coach specializing in ADHD, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. Diagnosed with ADHD herself while in graduate school, Jean brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work—empowering clients to stop fighting their brains and instead build a life that works with their neurodivergence. In addition to her clinical work, Jean spent 20 years teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs at The Ohio State University, and has become a trusted expert and advocate in the ADHD community. Her lived experience raising children with ADHD continues to shape her compassionate, strength-based approach.

About the Luncheon Co-Presenter - Holly Mills, MSW, LSW:

Holly is a licensed social worker specializing in supporting individuals navigating life with ADHD and the wide-ranging impacts it can have on relationships, identity, and daily functioning. With a strengths-based approach, Stacey helps clients embrace their unique neurodivergence and channel it toward empowerment, confidence, and growth. She holds a B.A. in Humanities from The University of Oklahoma and an MSW from The Ohio State University with a focus on mental health and substance misuse. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in education—including elementary, higher, and outdoor education—Stacey brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to her work with both youth and adults living with ADHD.

About the Luncheon Host - Kaela Rae Vance, LPCC-S:

Kaela is a Central Ohio Therapist whose clinical focus areas are grief and trauma. As a result, Kaela often sees patients also struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. Kaela is trained in numerous modalities, including CTG, TF-CBT, and EMDR. Kaela honed her skills in grief and trauma counseling through her experience at the Family Support Program within Nationwide Children's Hospital Big Lots Behavioral Health Services as a Pediatric Trauma Therapist. Prior to her tenure at NCH, Kaela gained valuable experience at Columbus Springs, as an In-Patient Clinical Counselor. In spring of 2022, Kaela launched and grew her private counseling practice in Dublin, Ohio, which in January 2024 evolved into Teal Saguaro Wellness.

About the Luncheon Sponsor - Holistic Consultation LLC:

Holistic Consultation LLC is a full-service mental health practice based in Ohio with nearly 30 highly trained therapists offering a wide range of compassionate, evidence-based services—everything from individual and couples therapy to trauma, grief & loss, LGBT+ affirming care, walk-and-talk sessions, and comprehensive testing. They serve clients both in-person and online, in welcoming environments across multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on tailored care, healing, and helping people build lives that feel more peaceful, resilient, and true to themselves.

About the CEU Provider - Strongblossom, Inc.:

Strongblossom, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for counselors, social workers, and marriage/family therapists. Approval #: RCST112403. Strongblossom is a Michelle Risser company. Michelle has been a therapist for over 20 years, certified in EMDR through EMDRIA, with advanced training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. In addition to counseling, Michelle provides clinical and business consulting, burnout coaching, and continuing education.

Luncheon Itinerary:

• 10:45am - Check-In:

  • Brief social time as people arrive.

  • Brief welcome and introduction.

  • Pickup lunch to eat during presentation.

• 11:00am - CEU Presentation: "Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood: ADHD, RSD, & Diagnostic Clarity"

  • Introduction.

  • Presentation

  • Brief Q&A time with the presenter (Come prepared with a couple brief questions for the presenter!).

• 1pm, Sign-Out and Event conclusion.

CEU Event Description:

In this presentation, Jean and Holly will explore how ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) are often misdiagnosed or misunderstood, and will provide insights to improve diagnostic clarity and compassionate support for neurodivergent individuals.

CEU Event Objectives:

• Differentiate between ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and other commonly misdiagnosed mental health conditions.

• Recognize the unique ways ADHD and emotional dysregulation present across age groups and settings.

• Recognize the unique ways ADHD and emotional dysregulation present across age groups and settings.

CEU Event Credits:

At the completion of this event and a brief CEU evaluation, attendee will receive a certificate of completion for 1.5 CEU credits. CEU credits can only be awarded to individuals who pre-purchase the CEU option when RSVPing for the event, check-in prior to the event beginning, check-out at the conclusion of the event, and complete the required CEU evaluation.

Food & Beverage:

A light snack and bottled water will be provided to attendees, and McAlisters Deli (you may make an entrée selection when you RSVP) will be provided to those who choose the lunch option when RSVP-ing.

Event location:

Dublin, Ohio. Specific location shared at time of RSVP. Be sure to check your email after submitting your RSVP. If you do not receive your confirmation email with additional event details, please email info@tealsaguaro.com

RSVP Cancellation:

Please note, event space is limited. So please only register if you are committing to attend. Obviously things come up, so if you discover after registration that you're unable to be present, please email info@tealsaguaro.com so that we can release your spot to anyone else who would like to attend. Failing to let us know may result in you being unable to attend future events.

Registration Prerequisites:

Please note, RSVP is required for this event, we're unable to accommodate walk-in guests due to seating and catering limitations. Unless otherwise approved, attendance is contingent upon attendee being employed in the mental health field. If an registrant is found to not meet these prerequisites for this event, the registrant will be contacted and asked not to attend. Future events are being organized for additional topics and be offered to a broader audience. Full event policy can be found here.

Questions about this event?

Reach out via email at info@tealsaguaro.com

Event Sponsorship or Presenter Opportunities:

If you would like to help host future events or be considered as a presenter at a future event, please reach out via email at info@tealsaguaro.com