Challenging ableism in therapeutic spaces with Louise Brookes

‘A Disorder For Everyone!’(AD4E) is now in its 8th year of offering events that  challenge the culture of diagnosis and disorder.`For more info go to www.adisorder4everyone.comAD4E is an event committed to accessibility and safety for everyone. Racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic and other disrepectful behaviour is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

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A must attend workshop for counsellors and supporters exploring ableism, disability, language, and inclusion in therapeutic practice.

Challenging the culture of diagnosis & disorder!

All of our contributors are allies who are concerned about the medicalisation of emotional distress. We do not offer a platform to pathologising ideas and language.

- because labels don't tell truthful stories.

This important workshop will cover the following:What is Ableism, DisableismInternalised AbleismThe Social Model of DisabilityUse of LanguageGrief and LossVisible vs Invisible and Congenital Vs Acquired DisabilityPhysical &amp; emotional access requirementsA short video about a disabled person's experiences of medical trauma and how a disability-affirmative therapist worked with this About LouiseLouise Brookes is a counsellor with over15 years experience in the field of psychology and mental health and have supported people with a range of challenges including: low self-esteem and confidence; identity.Louise also has extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities and long-term health conditions, such as: MS, ME, Cerebral Palsy 5 years in Private Practice Counselling. This workshop will be recorded for delegates who can't attend live.

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