LIVE - The Dos and Don'ts of Counseling with Neurodivergent Clients: A trauma informed approach to Autism and ADH - 4 US CEUs
Did you know that the rate of PTSD in Autistic people is as high as 42%, and up to 37% in ADH* (commonly referred to as ADHD) people, compared to 4% of the general population? These disturbing statistics are a fundamental indication that Autistic and ADH people need anti-ableist, trauma-informed therapy from clinicians who understand that being Neurodivergent does not equate to being a flawed or broken.
The Neurodivergent nervous system, mind, and body, while unique to every individual, needs its own approach that centers somatic resourcing, client as self-expert, and an understanding of the Neurodiversity paradigm versus the long-standing pathology paradigm.
Join somatic, anti-oppression counselor Nyck Walsh for an introductory workshop focusing on clinicians supporting Neurodivergent clients. Participants learn about self-identification in the Autistic community, and attributes or qualities that may suggest a client is Neurodivergent. Nyck shares language to use and to avoid, and tools to approach your clients from a trauma-informed lens that centers their innate wisdom, wholeness, and capacity for sensory delight. This workshop is five hours with one hour for rest, movement, integration, etc.
In addition to learning how to better support clients, participants discover more of their own uniqueness and access greater creativity and permission in their roles as therapists.
Teachings are appropriate for healthcare professionals as well as the general public. Healthcare professionals will be able to incorporate the tools and practices offered in this program in ways beneficial to clients or patients.
* ADH is medically known as ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, in this workshop Nyck will explain why he leaves off the last “D” representing Disorder. Click here to register at the CIIS Public Programs website.
Did you know that the rate of PTSD in Autistic people is as high as 42%, and up to 37% in ADH* (commonly referred to as ADHD) people, compared to 4% of the general population? These disturbing statistics are a fundamental indication that Autistic and ADH people need anti-ableist, trauma-informed therapy from clinicians who understand that being Neurodivergent does not equate to being a flawed or broken.
The Neurodivergent nervous system, mind, and body, while unique to every individual, needs its own approach that centers somatic resourcing, client as self-expert, and an understanding of the Neurodiversity paradigm versus the long-standing pathology paradigm.
Join somatic, anti-oppression counselor Nyck Walsh for an introductory workshop focusing on clinicians supporting Neurodivergent clients. Participants learn about self-identification in the Autistic community, and attributes or qualities that may suggest a client is Neurodivergent. Nyck shares language to use and to avoid, and tools to approach your clients from a trauma-informed lens that centers their innate wisdom, wholeness, and capacity for sensory delight. This workshop is five hours with one hour for rest, movement, integration, etc.
In addition to learning how to better support clients, participants discover more of their own uniqueness and access greater creativity and permission in their roles as therapists.
Teachings are appropriate for healthcare professionals as well as the general public. Healthcare professionals will be able to incorporate the tools and practices offered in this program in ways beneficial to clients or patients.
* ADH is medically known as ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, in this workshop Nyck will explain why he leaves off the last “D” representing Disorder. Click here to register at the CIIS Public Programs website.
Did you know that the rate of PTSD in Autistic people is as high as 42%, and up to 37% in ADH* (commonly referred to as ADHD) people, compared to 4% of the general population? These disturbing statistics are a fundamental indication that Autistic and ADH people need anti-ableist, trauma-informed therapy from clinicians who understand that being Neurodivergent does not equate to being a flawed or broken.
The Neurodivergent nervous system, mind, and body, while unique to every individual, needs its own approach that centers somatic resourcing, client as self-expert, and an understanding of the Neurodiversity paradigm versus the long-standing pathology paradigm.
Join somatic, anti-oppression counselor Nyck Walsh for an introductory workshop focusing on clinicians supporting Neurodivergent clients. Participants learn about self-identification in the Autistic community, and attributes or qualities that may suggest a client is Neurodivergent. Nyck shares language to use and to avoid, and tools to approach your clients from a trauma-informed lens that centers their innate wisdom, wholeness, and capacity for sensory delight. This workshop is five hours with one hour for rest, movement, integration, etc.
In addition to learning how to better support clients, participants discover more of their own uniqueness and access greater creativity and permission in their roles as therapists.
Teachings are appropriate for healthcare professionals as well as the general public. Healthcare professionals will be able to incorporate the tools and practices offered in this program in ways beneficial to clients or patients.
* ADH is medically known as ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, in this workshop Nyck will explain why he leaves off the last “D” representing Disorder. Click here to register at the CIIS Public Programs website.