Training

Neurodiversity Affirming EMDR

Presented by Anna Clarke

Full-day live workshop

Delivered by Anna Clarke, this workshop focuses on supporting EMDR clinicians to integrate principles of the Neurodiversity-Affirming model into therapy with Autistic and/or ADHD clients. Case studies, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities are used so participants can leave feeling confident in applying learning. The workshop is informed by lived experience, relevant literature, and best-practise guidelines. 

Ticket also includes life-access to a 4 hour pre-workshop recording covering essential learning about the Neurodiversity Affirming Model

Divergent Futures will be offering live workshops on Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR Therapy throughout 2024. Dates for late-2024 coming soon!

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All Divergent Futures workshops are conducted in accord with our Terms and Conditions of Services

Webinars

Divergent Futures delivers real-time and on-demand webinars related to affirming therapeutic practise with Autistic and ADHD people. These webinars are aimed predominantly at health practitioners wishing to integrate Neurodiversity-Affirming principles into their existing treatment and support modalities.

All Divergent Futures workshops are conducted in accord with our Terms and Conditions of Services

  • Divergent Futures, education, training, neurodiversity affirming practice, Anna Clarke, Monique Mitchelson, neurodiversity affirming therapy, training, consultation, psychology, EMDR, EMDRAA, psychologist, play therapy, core elements, peer supervis

    Neurodivergent Play: Connecting not Correcting!

    PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR

    Available Now

    On-Demand Access for 90 days

    The way Autistic & ADHD children communicate and play is often viewed from a deficit-based perspective. Therefore, intervention has traditionally been aimed at ‘correcting’ Neurodivergent play to be more aligned with sociocultural ‘norms’. Delivered by Anna Clarke (Psychologist and Play Therapist) this webinar promotes acceptance of Neurodivergent play, with focus on connecting with Autistic & ADHD children through their own language.

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    Autism, ADHD & Trauma: Treating Trauma Symptoms

    PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR

    Available now

    On-Demand Access for 90 days

    Autistic and ADHD people are at high risk of experiencing multiple adverse life events. However, trauma symptoms are often overlooked leading to delays in Neurodivergent people receiving appropriate support for trauma symptoms. Delivered by Anna Clarke (Psychologist and Play Therapist) this webinar covers symptom overlap, misdiagnosis, case formulation and Neurodiversity-Affirming approaches to treating trauma among Autistic/ADHD clients

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  • Divergent Futures, education, training, neurodiversity affirming practice, Anna Clarke, Monique Mitchelson, neurodiversity affirming therapy, training, consultation, psychology, EMDR, EMDRAA, psychologist, play therapy, core elements, peer supervis

    Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Practise

    PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR

    Available from 31st May

    On-Demand Access for 90 days

    Neurodiversity Affirming frameworks are now embedded within Australian best-practise guidelines for supporting Autistic and/or ADHD people. Delivered by Anna Clarke (Psychologist) and Monique Mitchelson (Clinical Psychologist) this webinar is essential foundational learning for those new to the world of Neurodiversity-Affirming practise. The content is suitable for anyone wanting to understand Autism and ADHD in affirming ways.

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    Adapting EMDR therapy for Autistic & ADHD clients

    PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR

    COMING SOON! Register interest

    On-Demand Access for 90 days

    This pre-recorded 3 hour webinar provides an overview of ways EMDR therapy can be adapted for Autistic and ADHD clients. Join Anna Clarke (EMDRAA Accredited Consultant) as they explore the intersection of the Adaptive Information Processing and Neurodiversity-Affirming Models. Acccommodations for all phases of EMDR therapy are considered to support Autistic and ADHD clients through trauma processing in ways aligned with their neurotype.

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  • Divergent Futures, education, training, neurodiversity affirming practice, Anna Clarke, Monique Mitchelson, neurodiversity affirming therapy, training, consultation, psychology, EMDR, EMDRAA, psychologist, play therapy, core elements, peer supervis

    Neurodivergence & Sexuality Live Webinar with Dr. Sarah Ashton

    LIVE WEBINAR

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    Wed 26th June 6pm-8pm AEST

    This workshop will provide students and professionals with research and frameworks to support their neurodivergent clients to have connected, fulfilling sexual experiences. Using a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed lens, we will explore how we can dismantle the neuronormative frameworks around sexual experiences, and consider what sexual connections look like when you have partners with different neurotypes and needs.

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    Dismantling Grooming & Sexual Abuse of Neurodivergent People

    Coming late 2024

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    All profits to support services

    Sexual grooming. It’s an uncomfortable topic, but one we must address. Neurodivergent people are over-represented amongst survivors of grooming, with social isolation identified as being a substantial risk factor. Delivered by Anna Clarke (Psychologist and Witness Intermediary) this webinar offers in-depth education about the cycle of grooming and how the Neurodiversity Affirming Model can be a protective factor against abuse.

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