On-Demand - The Do’s & Don’ts of Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: A Trauma Informed Somatic Approach. Hosted by The Leading Edge, 3 Canadian CEUs available

Are you a practicing therapist looking to increase your effectiveness with Neurodivergent (or potentially Neurodivergent) clients?

Nyck’s personal and professional journey will provide you with new insights and a framework to use in your practice that is often overlooked in professional training.

Elevate your psychotherapy practice with this specialized training course tailored to therapists dedicated to providing anti-ableist, trauma informed therapy for Neurodivergent individuals, with a specific focus on Autism and ADH (attention deficit hyperactivity). (Nyck will explain why they believe the second “D” in ADHD should be omitted.)

In this course, you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the intricate Autistic and ADH nervous system, mind, and body, acknowledging the uniqueness of each client. You will also learn the value of anti-ableist somatic resourcing, which focuses on sensory delights, invoking pleasure and neutrality, and accessing present moment awareness in order to evoke parasympathetic states.

The “neurodiversity paradigm” will also be explored in this course. The neurodiversity paradigm advocates for acceptance, inclusion, and accommodation of Neurodivergent individuals in society. In essence, it challenges the traditional medical model that pathologizes neurological differences. Instead, it teaches that all neurotypes are equally valid, wise, and necessary.

Plus, you will discover essential topics that are vital to working with Neurodivergent clients, including language to use and to avoid, guiding self-identification within the Autistic community, and recognizing Autistic traits in your clients.

You will also learn to apply a trauma informed lens, thus creating a safer therapeutic environment for Neurodivergent clients that nurtures growth.

Purchase this on-demand training through The Leading Edge 3 Canadian CEUs available. $139 CAD to register. Click here to register