Neurodivergence & Therapeutic Practice
Neurodiversity 101 is an introductory training course covering understanding key principles of neurodiversity and working neuro-affirmatively in mental health and counselling practice. It is delivered by practitioners with lived and professional experience as neurodivergent therapists. The course is interactive, with plenty of opportunities to learn through peer discussion and practical, thought provoking activities, and ideas for practitioners to implement in their own practice/service.
This workshop is all about working therapeutically with adult ADHD. It’s led by therapeutic practitioner, Liz Smith, who has extensive experience working with ADHD in the therapy room. Led by mixed bag of neuro-spiceyness, including ADHD, Dyspraxia & Dyscalculia.
The workshop will be part taught and part experiential, using breakout groups to explore our own experiences and to learn from one another. Please be prepared to participate in discussions.
Topics covered:
- What is ADHD?
- How can ADHD impact adult mental health?
- Diagnosis, treatment and support approaches
- ADHD in women and girls
- The affirmative approach to working with ADHD
- Introduction to adapting for ADHD clients
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