Introduction to Neuro-Affirming Practice
A neurodivergent led course exploring the neurodiversity paradigm and how it can inform our practice to support neurodivergent clients.
This course will draw on my lived experience as a late diagnosed autistic (and multiply neurodivergent human), my past professional experience as a disability practitioner and my work as a therapist and supervisor who specialises in working with clients who are looking to explore their neurodivergent identity. In it we will cover the neurodiversity paradigm and how it can inform our practice and support us to be affirming of our neurodivergent clients.
Course Details
During the course we will explore what neuro-affirming practice looks like and some of the barriers to achieving this.
- What is neurodiversity and neurodivergence and when to use which word
- Understanding neuro-normativity and the power of social norms
- How do we create neuro-affirming practice
- Why neuro-affirming practice improves outcomes
Additional Information
- The Workshop will run for two hours over zoom.
- The session will not be recorded
- Copies of handouts and resources will be sent out prior to the course
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who supports neurodivergent adults or who is thinking of working with this group. The course will focus on working with adults.
People who may find it beneficial include (but is not limited to):
- Counsellors and Therapists
- Specialist Mentors
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors
- Coaches
- Housing Support Staff
- Education Support Staff
A free ticket to attend this workshop is included when purchasing the Supporting Neurodivergent Wellbeing course being held in May/June 2024.
Feedback for previous workshops
'The training was refreshing and current and provide amazing Insight into why neuro-affirmitive practice is ESSENTIAL!! The pace was great and a brilliant balance between intellect and simplicity - making for ease of understanding. Louise has a fantastic and personable approach to delivering this course. As an AuDHD female myself and therapist I will be applying this both personally and professionally.'
Claire
'Excellent, accessible talk which gives a really thorough and clear overview of working with neurodivergence. Louise's use of own personal lived experience brings it all alive.'
Chloe Foster - Counsellor
'This training was inclusive, informative and provided great points of reflection for both myself and my client work. Would highly recommend.'
Kim
A neurodivergent led course exploring the neurodiversity paradigm and how it can inform our practice to support neurodivergent clients.
This course will draw on my lived experience as a late diagnosed autistic (and multiply neurodivergent human), my past professional experience as a disability practitioner and my work as a therapist and supervisor who specialises in working with clients who are looking to explore their neurodivergent identity. In it we will cover the neurodiversity paradigm and how it can inform our practice and support us to be affirming of our neurodivergent clients.
Course Details
During the course we will explore what neuro-affirming practice looks like and some of the barriers to achieving this.
- What is neurodiversity and neurodivergence and when to use which word
- Understanding neuro-normativity and the power of social norms
- How do we create neuro-affirming practice
- Why neuro-affirming practice improves outcomes
Additional Information
- The Workshop will run for two hours over zoom.
- The session will not be recorded
- Copies of handouts and resources will be sent out prior to the course
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who supports neurodivergent adults or who is thinking of working with this group. The course will focus on working with adults.
People who may find it beneficial include (but is not limited to):
- Counsellors and Therapists
- Specialist Mentors
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors
- Coaches
- Housing Support Staff
- Education Support Staff
A free ticket to attend this workshop is included when purchasing the Supporting Neurodivergent Wellbeing course being held in May/June 2024.
Feedback for previous workshops
'The training was refreshing and current and provide amazing Insight into why neuro-affirmitive practice is ESSENTIAL!! The pace was great and a brilliant balance between intellect and simplicity - making for ease of understanding. Louise has a fantastic and personable approach to delivering this course. As an AuDHD female myself and therapist I will be applying this both personally and professionally.'
Claire
'Excellent, accessible talk which gives a really thorough and clear overview of working with neurodivergence. Louise's use of own personal lived experience brings it all alive.'
Chloe Foster - Counsellor
'This training was inclusive, informative and provided great points of reflection for both myself and my client work. Would highly recommend.'
Kim
I'm Louise (she/her), a queer, neurodivergent counsellor and supervisor working online in the UK. I am interested in working with themes of identity, change, otherness and creativity. I specialise in working with clients who are neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+
Alongside my 1:1 work I have been training in the area of mental health and inclusive pratice for many years. This started during my time working as a university Disabiltiy Officer and as a continued as a traininer for a local mental health charity before I started my own practice.
Previsous Conferences and Workshops
BACP Supervisor Event 2023 A Neurodivergent Perspective on Supervision
Online Events Living and Working With Neurodivergence 2023 Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Wellbeing