Saturday 6th July
9:30am – 4.00pm
£65.00 – £75.00
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Saturday 6th July 2024, 9:30am – 4.00pm
Neurodivergent clients may have different needs as a client group. The information and skills provided on this workshop are aimed at helping participants to recognise those differences and have confidence in responding to them. This will be a safe space
We aim to provide a safe space where there is room to ask questions and discuss practice-based scenarios.
Topics Covered
Part one:
Psycho education:
- What do we mean by neurodivergence and how prevalent are the main types.
- A brief overview of common symptoms and presentations in adults
- What are the latest theories and memes within the neurodiversity community and how does that help us?
- Why terminology is important.
- Neurodivergence in women and girls
Part two:
Towards neurodiversity
- What does it mean to have a neuro-inclusive practice?
- The medical model versus a strength’s-based model
- The pathology of neurodivergence: The shadow of shame and the role of school-based trauma
Part three:
Developing a skills-based approach to working with neurodivergent clients
- Some ‘differentiated’ tips for working with this client group from a psycho-dynamically informed perspective.
- What might help my client within and outside of the therapy?
- The diagnosis process (what is useful for us to know)
- What to do if you suspect a client is neurodivergent, when and how to mention.
- Q and A Discussion
Aimed at
Counsellors and Psychotherapists in practice who have some experience of working with neurodivergent clients and issues, although pre knowledge of the subject is neither necessary nor assumed.
Tutors
Location
This workshop will take place in person at Alma House, Stroud
Book Tickets
To book your space, please register below.
£65 Per Person for GCS Staff/Trainees
£75 Per Person for External