understanding neurodivergence

therapist workshops

Iowa mental health providers of all levels can sign up for upcoming live trainings. Learn more about my approach below.

Understanding Your Client’s Neurodivergence:

A Transformative Autism Spectrum Workshop for Mental Health Providers

Thursday, April 4 2024 and Friday April 5, 2024


Understanding Your Client’s Neurodivergence:

A Transformative ADHD Workshop for Mental Health Providers


COMING SOON!

what to expect from my workshops

  • safe place to grow

    This isn't just another training—it's a revelation of blind spots. Neurodivergence, perhaps one of the most significant blind spots, is often invisible on the outside. In this workshop, we'll explore the reasons behind its subtlety and strive to create a safe space for this unique brainstyle to come out of hiding—both for the individual and those around them. Once you see neurodivergence, you'll never unsee it.

    Even as an “expert”, I have often missed neurodivergence in my therapy clients. I acknowledge the vulnerability and shame that comes with admitting when I've missed a diagnosis. It's a reality that happens, and that's precisely why I advocate for its inclusion in your initial diagnostic inquiries and curiosity. This workshop is designed to provide a secure environment where not having all the answers is welcomed—a space for personal and professional growth.

  • ND Affirming

    Sadly, our field (and society) is often nonaffirming of the neurodivergent experience. My content seeks to break that cycle.

    My workshops are about creating a neurodiversity affirming space. We'll provide options for alternative forms of communication, sensory tools, and ample brain-break times to ensure a supportive environment for everyone.

  • dynamic presenter

    I have 10+ years of experience working with fascinating neurodivergent clients of all ages and am also raising a neurodivergent child. This work has shaped me and my understanding of this field. Despite my experience and specialty in this area, I am constantly evolving as a clinician (and parent!). This workshop is a shared learning space where we all contribute to each other's growth. If there are neurodivergent individuals in the audience, their voices and perspectives are not just welcome but essential to the richness of the experience.

    Specializing in neurodivergence demands a commitment to continual growth and evolution, given the dynamic nature of the field. I embrace inquiries, share resources, and welcome the wealth of knowledge from all those who attend!

"Neurodivergence is not a deviation from the norm, but a unique expression of the extraordinary diversity of the human mind."