Understanding Your Neurodivergent Client: Autism Spectrum Workshop for Mental Health Providers

Location: Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge, 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Cost: $569 for 2-day training (lunch provided on Thursday)

Continuing Education: 10 NBCC APPROVED CE’s available

Target Audience: Mental Health Providers of all levels of training

Additional Notes: Come comfortable! Athleisure-wear is encouraged.

WHY SIGN UP FOR THIS WORKSHOP?

As a mental health provider, whether you work with children, adults, or couples, encountering neurodivergence and autism is inevitable. This workshop is designed for those who seek to enhance their understanding and clinical toolbox in working with neurodivergent individuals. Whether you are looking to recognize traits of autism in less obvious scenarios, recognizing a gap in your training, or want to explore how autism intersects with other diagnoses, this workshop addresses your needs.

The majority of our clients come to us with “anxiety and depression” but we all know the complexities of mental health often go beyond that surface. Rarely do our therapy clients come to us with a comprehensive evaluation of their brainstyle, leaving us therapists to unravel the overarching ‘umbrella’ beyond their cluster of symptoms. Perhaps your lens thus far focuses on trauma, internal parts, or cultural dynamics. My workshop introduces neurodivergence as an additional, crucial umbrella to consider.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Define autism as neurodivergence, differentiating it from the DSM-V-TR criteria.

2. Discuss current trends and brain differences in ASD research.

3. Identify how ASD neurodivergence traits manifest beyond DSM-V-TR criteria.

4. Compare common co-occurring or differentiating conditions with ASD.

5. Apply basic action steps when working with neurodivergent clients.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Ten (10) NBCC Approved CE certificates will be emailed to attendees upon completion of entire training as well as the training evaluation.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Registration can be refunded if canceled by Friday September 6, 2024. A nonrefundable $50 cancellation fee post-registration will be applied. 50% refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this registration deadline.

No refunds within 5 business days of the event.

In the event of the presenter's cancellation without notice, all funds will be returned to participants.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Dr. Danah Barazanji does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. Dr. Barazanji is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities. Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact Dr. Barazanji so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate these needs can be made. For any special accommodation needs, please contact her at: danah@wdmcounseling.com.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

In compliance with continuing education requirements, the presenter must disclose any financial or other associations with companies to which they have a direct and/or financial relationship related to the topic/content of this presentation. There is no commercial support for the program, instructor, content of instruction, or endorsement of products. Your satisfaction is my primary goal. Concerns should be addressed to danah@wdmcounseling.com.

Understanding Your Neurodivergent Client: Autism Spectrum has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Dr. Danah Barazanji, PhD is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4617