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Burnout in Autistic and ADHD individuals is a unique and pervasive experience, often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, leaving many clients feeling trapped in cycles of exhaustion and overwhelm. This practical, skill-based workshop will equip you with the tools and insights to support your neurodivergent clients in recognising, alleviating, and preventing chronic burnout. Join Jennifer Kemp, an Autistic and ADHD clinical psychologist with lived experience, for a dynamic session that combines professional expertise with personal understanding to help your clients move toward a more compassionate and valued life.
Background to the workshop
Autistic and ADHD burnout is not the same as ordinary exhaustion or stress; it is a profound state of physical, emotional, and mental depletion that cannot be resolved with rest alone. Chronic burnout often occurs in environments that fail to meet neurodivergent needs, where individuals face relentless sensory, social, and emotional demands and feel pressured to mask their true selves to conform to neuronormative expectations. The impact can be devastating, exacerbating health problems, disrupting education and work, and straining relationships. For many, particularly those from the “lost generation” who may not even realise they are neurodivergent, the path to recovery can feel unclear. Therapists and psychologists are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference, yet this requires nuanced understanding and practical tools tailored to the neurodivergent experience.
What you will gain from this workshop
By participating in this workshop, you will:
- Develop a clear understanding of the unique presentation and causes of Autistic and ADHD burnout.
- Learn to identify the immediate and long-term impacts of burnout in your clients.
- Gain practical tools to prioritise and address immediate treatment needs.
- Master strategies for using self-compassion to alleviate burnout and support your clients in aligning their lives with their values.
- Plan an approach to therapy that fosters long-term recovery and wellbeing for your neurodivergent clients.
These insights and strategies will empower you to make a tangible difference in the lives of clients living with chronic burnout, helping them to reclaim their energy, identity, and quality of life.
About this workshop
This 2-hour workshop is designed to be highly engaging and practical, combining mini-lectures, case examples, and experiential exercises. Jennifer Kemp will share her expertise as both a clinical psychologist and someone with lived experience of Autistic and ADHD burnout, offering a unique perspective that blends professional knowledge with personal insight. You’ll explore real-world strategies for integrating self-compassion into therapeutic practice and gain handouts and resources that will help you put your new skills into practice.
Who will benefit from this workshop?
This workshop is designed for therapists and psychologists who understand neurodiversity-affirming practice and wish to expand their skills to better support neurodivergent clients. It is particularly suited to professionals working with Autistic and ADHD individuals, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. If you’re ready to deepen your understanding of neurodivergent burnout and gain practical tools to facilitate recovery and long-term wellbeing, this workshop is for you.
This is an intermediate level workshop. If you require an introduction to the topic of working with neurodiversity, check out our on-demand workshop with Jennifer Kemp: Working with neurodivergent adults: Developing self-compassion and self-acceptance
Feedback from previous attendees on Jennifer’s workshops
“It was absolutely everything that I had hoped it would be and more and I have gained so many resources and new thinking and feel much better equipped to work with my neurodivergent senior medical and public health leader clients. I can honestly say this is the best training I have done for many years.”
Dr Fiona Day MBChB, FFPH, CPsychol Medical & Public Health Leadership Coach
“Excellent experience, highly recommended.”
Lou Gane, Neurodiversity-Affirming Health Coach
“The presentation itself was so interesting and informative. The resources have also been great.”
Julie McKendry, Behaviour Analyst