Neurodiversity awareness

This event will take place in The Curve, G.02.

This is an informative and interactive session to help increase the knowledge of the different conditions under the neurodiversity umbrella and the link between this and mental health.

Guest speakers:

Amy Swainston

Amy is a Trainer and qualified Psychotherapist who has vast experience of supporting individuals experiencing poor mental health and delivering training to organisations to support Managers on such topics. With a deep understanding of the pressures faced in high-stress environments, Amy has worked extensively with professionals across a range of industries, including healthcare, law enforcement, corporate leadership, and elite sport.

In addition to supporting workplace mental health through assessment, one to one therapy, and return-to-work strategies, Amy has a strong background in working with professional athletes. Her work focuses on optimising mental performance, managing stress and burnout, navigating injury recovery, and building long-term resilience both on and off the field.

Amy is extremely passionate about helping others understand and support themselves and each other in this arena.

Susan Cosby

Teesside Mind

Agenda

17:30: Arrival and networking

18:00: Formal start

18:00 -19:15: Themed workshop and Q&A

19:30: Finish

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.

2. Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. Please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place if your plans change and you can no longer make it – there is usually a waitlist for our events.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.