Adjusting neuro-normative assumptions to meet the needs of your neurodivergent clients
About this Event
How do I work with ND clients?
Why is my ND client not responding to Schema techniques?
What am I doing wrong?
Why are they being so difficult?
Why can’t I make progress with their Critic?
Why is their Detached Protector so stubborn?
These, and other questions come up frequently from clinicians doing their best to help their Autistic and ADHD-er clients. Understanding how the neurodivergent experience differs from neurotypical norms, and impacts every level of the therapeutic process from intake through to discharge, is essential not only for meaningful clinical change, but also to avoid causing harm to this vulnerable group.
The prevalence of neurodivergence in mental health setting is high, and all therapists will work with neurodivergent clients, although it may be formally identified. Schema therapy is well-suited to neurodivergent individuals due to its focus on unmet emotional needs, centred around skilled therapeutic attunement. Neurodiversity affirming adaptations to the original Schema Therapy model, including the addition of specific neurodivergent modes, allows the therapist to better attune to their neurodivergent client and facilitate the client-directed change.
Who should attend?
This presentation will be of interest to clinicians in direct therapeutic roles such as psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses or counsellors. Although some information will be presented on the Schema Therapy model, the seminar will be of most value to therapists who are already familiar with Schema Therapy.
Information covered:
Understanding ADHD and Autism and insights into the lived experience of neurodivergence
Overview of the Neurodiversity Affirming Model
Overview of Schema Therapy
How to adjust your therapy to meet ND needs
Introduction to the STAND-Attuned Mode Model, including discussion of Neurodivergent Modes
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide constructive feedback on this conceptual adaptation, thus contribute to further clinical and empirical development
Please note: due to the large amount of information to cover in a short time, this presentation will lean towards therapeutic application more than theoretical underpinnings. Please ask about future training opportunities for more in-depth learning.
Limited tickets available. This is a small, collegial information session to allow attendees the opportunity to interact with presenters, ask questions and contribute to discussion.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boulevard Centre, Lakes Room, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat, Australia
AUD 75.00
