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Autistic and ADHD clients often face unique challenges and require nuanced therapeutic approaches. This workshop is designed to equip therapists with foundational skills in neurodiversity-affirming practice, offering practical tools and strategies to better support these clients. Led by Jennifer Kemp, a clinical psychologist, published author, and lived-experience expert, this interactive workshop will provide a solid framework for delivering compassionate, effective, and affirming therapy. Packed with insights, resources, and actionable techniques, this training will empower you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your neurodivergent clients.
Background to the workshop
Autistic and ADHD adolescents and adults are increasingly presenting for therapy, often after years of misdiagnosis, chronic burnout, and unmet needs. These clients frequently grapple with interwoven mental and physical health challenges, compounded by internalised stigma, shame, and a lifetime of struggling to meet neurotypical expectations. Despite their resilience and strengths, they often exhibit lower self-compassion and heightened self-criticism. As therapists, we need to move beyond traditional approaches and embrace neurodiversity-affirming practices that validate their experiences, foster self-acceptance, and provide tailored support. This workshop was developed to address this critical need and equip therapists with the skills to meet these clients where they are.
What you will gain from this workshop
By attending this workshop, you will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of what it means to be Autistic or an ADHDer, helping you better recognise these differences in your clients.
- Learn practical strategies for creating affirming and effective therapeutic environments for neurodivergent clients.
- Develop a flexible, trauma-informed framework for therapy that integrates sensory self-soothing, emotion regulation, executive functioning support, and self-advocacy.
- Understand the neurobiological foundations of Autism and ADHD and their frequent co-occurrence with mental health conditions such as anxiety, OCD, trauma, and eating disorders.
- Build confidence in delivering neurodiversity-affirming therapy, regardless of your therapeutic modality.
- Receive comprehensive handouts, worksheets, and resources to seamlessly integrate these skills into your practice.
About this workshop
This workshop will be delivered in an engaging online format across two 3-hour sessions. Combining didactic teaching, experiential exercises, and interactive discussions, it will provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment. You’ll explore foundational principles of neurodiversity-affirming practice, delve into the lived experience of being Autistic or an ADHDer, and work through practical strategies for therapeutic interventions. Alongside mini-lectures, you’ll participate in reflective activities and case-based discussions to deepen your understanding and apply the concepts to real-world practice.
Who will benefit from this workshop?
This workshop is ideal for therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and other mental health professionals who work with neurodivergent clients, particularly Autistic and ADHD adolescents and adults. It is suited for those seeking to adopt a neurodiversity-affirming approach and wishing to expand their skills in working with this client group. No prior experience in neurodiversity-affirming practice is required, though familiarity with acceptance and commitment therapy or trauma-informed approaches will be helpful.
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