
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CLIENT’S NEURODIVERGENCE: A TRANSFORMATIVE AUTISM SPECTRUM WORKSHOP FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
2-Day Interactive Workshop
Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th 2024
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
Workshop Details:
Date: April 4-5, 2024
Time: Thursday April 4th 8:30am - 4:30 pm (lunch provided) &
Friday April 5th 8:30am-12:00 pm (light breakfast provided)
Location: Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge, 2500 Grand Ave,
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Cost: $495 for 2-day training (lunch provided on Thursday)
Continuing Education: 10 CEUs available
Target Audience: Mental Health Providers of all levels of training
Additional Notes: Come comfortable! Athleisure-wear is encouraged.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Define autism as neurodivergence, differentiating it from the DSM-V criteria.
2. Understand current trends in ASD research and brain differences.
3. Identify how ASD neurodivergence traits manifest beyond DSM-V criteria.
4. Recognize common co-occurring or differentiating conditions with ASD.
5. Identify basic action steps when working with neurodivergent clients.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Ten (10) 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 March 8th, 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.
Registration Deadline: Friday March 8, 2024
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Dr. Danah Barazanji, PhD is a licensed psychologist in West Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in the assessment of neurodivergence. With over 10 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to providing affirming spaces for individuals and families living with autism in Iowa. Dr. Barazanji earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Iowa and completed her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She completed a predoctoral internship at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth and postdoctoral assessment-focused residency at Central Iowa Psychological Services. She has served on the Early Career Psychologist Committee and is a member of the Iowa Psychology Association.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your understanding of neurodivergence! Join Dr. Danah Barazanji for an immersive and impactful workshop. Register now and embark on a journey of knowledge, growth, and compassion.