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 Neurodivergent client: Autism Spectrum
Thursday, october 3 2024 and Friday october 4, 2024
10 nbcc credits available!
Understanding Your Client’s Neurodivergence:
A Transformative ADHD Workshop for Mental Health Providers
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testimonials
“Dr. Danah's workshop helped expand my understanding of Autism and Neurodivergence as diversity issues. As a result of this training, I have a ton of resources and have connected with other providers in a way that is really unique. I feel better equipped to work with Autistic individuals, parents of Autistic kids, and spouses of Autistic humans in a more nuanced manner. This learning has also been profoundly impactful in my role as a parent of an Autistic child at home.” Dr. Cora Schuhmacher, PsyD
“I am so thankful for this workshop! I feel better equipped to support my neurodiverse clients as well as pick it up in my assessment. I’m excited to put my learning into practice.” Lisa Clement, LISW
“Dr. Danah is a compassionate and well versed provider who taught me many things I wouldn’t otherwise know! I appreciated the resources provided, the comparative qualities around diagnoses, and the socio-cultural considerations that are too often missed. Dr. Danah created an affirming and supportive environment for learning more about ASD and the inclusion of tactile supports was great!” Madi Musson, LMFT
“The workshop exceeded by expectations. The opportunity to create a local sense of community on this topic was a need I didn’t recognize I needed. You certainly expanded my own development as to all the ways I ca build a more affirming practice.” Dr. Catalina D’Achiardi-Ressler, PhD
“I knew I had blind spots and lacked true understanding of Autism and feel now I can meet my clients much better and with more real understanding and acceptance.” Lacy Doyle, LMFT
“The workshop was very informative and and information was presented in a way that was very accessible. It was helpful for me to hear diverse experiences from participants and better understand key features of a neurodivergent brainstyle. Dr. Danah made the environment very conducive to learning and was welcoming of different learning styles and perspectives.” Dr. Kathryn Wierda, PhD
what to expect from my workshops
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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.
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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.
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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."