Description:

Living while female can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield of explosive experiences. 

The prevalence of violence against women in society... The cultural pressure to be attractive, sexually modest, the primary caregiver, and more...  And hormonal transitions specific to the female experience, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause... 

All contribute to a uniquely challenging, sometimes traumatising, and often misunderstood life experience for girls and women.  

Now, add to that the anxiety of being ‘different’ than your peers, without understanding why... Being bullied, ridiculed, and alienated for your differences...

Which cause you to become withdrawn, depressed... Even believing you’re less deserving of love because there’s ‘something wrong’ with you. 

This is the brutal reality of thousands of women and girls living with mis- or undiagnosed ADHD or Autism. 

The struggles of neurodivergent women and girls have long been ignored, silenced, labelled as a personality disorder or hysterics...  Or they themselves dismissed as ‘drama queens’.  

But leading-edge research proves the female population presents symptoms of ADHD and Autism differently than males... And their hormones have a more powerful impact on their symptoms, both of which change throughout the lifespan.  

Girls also learn to mask earlier—and better—than boys. 

Which is why most therapists miss the signs of undiagnosed neurodiversity in girls and women. 

But not you.  

Because when you’ve completed the Autism & ADHD in Girls and Women online summit you’ll know how to recognise Autistic and ADHD girls and women within your client base... 

And how to use Neurodiversity Affirming approaches to help them find relief from the shame, confusion, and sadness that comes from living mis- or undiagnosed. 

You’ll also get a curated collection of female-focused Neurodiversity Affirming resources for Autistic and ADHD clients and practitioners including podcasts, books, organisations, and neurodivergent role models. 

Objectives

Learning Objectives:

  1. Develop an understanding of how Autism and ADHD presents in girls and women/AFAB
  2. Develop an understanding of Intersectional factors in research and practice that affect Autistic and ADHD girls and women/AFAB
  3. Develop skills to critically analyze gender bias in practice and research regarding Autism and ADHD in girls and women 
  4. Develop an understanding of the impact of hormonal changes for Autistic and ADHD girls and women across the lifespan 
  5. Develop knowledge of the unique physical and mental health co-occurring conditions that impact neurodivergent girls and women
  6. To develop competency in adapting your clinical practice to work with neurodivergent girls and women in an affirming way 
  7. Develop the skills to support Autistic and ADHD girls and women  across the lifespan

Outline

Morning Session 

 

Afternoon Session 


Full Course Description


Autism & ADHD in Girls and Women: Using Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Throughout the Lifespan

Conventional ADHD & Autism Treatment Protocols Fail Women and Girls:
What you need to know to be part of the solution 

Living while female can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield of explosive experiences. 

The prevalence of violence against women in society... The cultural pressure to be attractive, sexually modest, the primary caregiver, and more...  And hormonal transitions specific to the female experience, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause... 

All contribute to a uniquely challenging, sometimes traumatising, and often misunderstood life experience for girls and women.  

Now, add to that the anxiety of being ‘different’ than your peers, without understanding why... Being bullied, ridiculed, and alienated for your differences...

Which cause you to become withdrawn, depressed... Even believing you’re less deserving of love because there’s ‘something wrong’ with you. 

This is the brutal reality of thousands of women and girls living with mis- or undiagnosed ADHD or Autism. 

The struggles of neurodivergent women and girls have long been ignored, silenced, labelled as a personality disorder or hysterics...  Or they themselves dismissed as ‘drama queens’.  

But leading-edge research proves the female population presents symptoms of ADHD and Autism differently than males... And their hormones have a more powerful impact on their symptoms, both of which change throughout the lifespan.  

Girls also learn to mask earlier—and better—than boys. 

Which is why most therapists miss the signs of undiagnosed neurodiversity in girls and women. 

But not you.  

Because when you’ve completed the Autism & ADHD in Girls and Women online summit you’ll know how to recognise Autistic and ADHD girls and women within your client base... 

And how to use Neurodiversity Affirming approaches to help them find relief from the shame, confusion, and sadness that comes from living mis- or undiagnosed. 

You’ll also get a curated collection of female-focused Neurodiversity Affirming resources for Autistic and ADHD clients and practitioners including podcasts, books, organisations, and neurodivergent role models. 

Register today to get the tools and skills to make a difference in the lives of your neurodivergent female clients! 

 

Autism & ADHD in Girls and Women:  
Using Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy throughout the Lifespan 

Presented by experienced clinical psychologist, Monique Mitchelson 

Friday 25 August 2023 | 9:00am to 4:30pm AEST 

$299.95 value 

Just $199.00 Today — Stunning Savings! 

You'll also earn up to 8 CPD Hours. 

Your registration includes lifetime access to the summit recording! 

Can’t attend the live event? No problem! Pre-order the recorded version here. 

This live training is designed for mental health workers, therapists, social workers, medical health professionals, psychologists working across the lifespan.  

Some general knowledge of Autism and ADHD is assumed. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS LIVE SUMMIT 

Morning Session (3 hours with a morning tea break)  

 

Afternoon Session (3 hours with an afternoon tea break)  

 

EXCLUSIVE FREE BONUS FOR LIVE EVENT ATTENDEES 

Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy with Autism & ADHD Clients ($79.95 value—for FREE!) 

Digital Seminar presented by Monique Mitchelson 

Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy is a holistic and inclusive therapeutic approach that recognises the strengths and unique perspectives neurodivergent people offer. 

In this one-hour workshop, Monique Mitchelson offers an introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy for mental health professionals. 

You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the neurodiversity-affirming model as well as your past and current practices and approaches to working with neurodivergent clients... 

So you can add Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy elements to your practice to better help clients thrive. 

 

Autism & ADHD in Girls and Women:  
Using Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy throughout the Lifespan 

Presented by experienced clinical psychologist, Monique Mitchelson 

Friday 25 August 2023 | 9:00am to 4:30pm AEST 

$299.95 value 

Just $199.00 Today — Stunning Savings! 

You'll also earn up to 8 CPD Hours. 

Your registration includes lifetime access to the summit recording! 

Can’t attend the live event? No problem! Pre-order the recorded version here. 

 

See what your colleagues are saying about neurodiversity affirming therapy trainings with Monique Mitchelson! 

Really enjoyed it, thanks so much Monique! Great evidence-based, trauma informed, and client-led strategies and reasoning. Already applying the principles of ND affirming practice and seeing positive changes for my ND clients :)  
– Sebastian G., Child/Adolescent Counsellor 

An outstanding inspirational presentation!  
– Laura A., Child/Adolescent Psychologist 

This was the most comprehensive PD training I have completed. Congratulations also to Monique for her clarity in presentation style.  
– Jodie F., Counsellor 

I hope she runs this again soon as I would like to recommend to colleagues. 
- Sue. H., Psychologist 

I found the course challenging, eye opening, and practical. Thank you Monique!  
– Merran D., Physician 

 

MEET YOUR EXPERT 

Monique Mitchelson, Clinical Psychologist (M.ClinPsych) (MAPS) Bachelor of Psych.Science (Hons.) Board Approved Supervisor. 

Monique Mitchelson is a neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Brisbane Australia. She specializes in working with trauma, complex PTSD, sleep disorders and chronic pain/illness, and has an interest in Neurodiversity particularly in women and girls. She works with many Autistic and ADHD people and has a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ safe workspace.  

Read Full Bio: Clickon the faculty tab. 

 

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Register for this online training course without risk. If you're not completely satisfied, email us at info@pesi.com.au or call 1300 887 622  

We're that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected. 

 

Autism & ADHD in Girls and Women:  
Using Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy throughout the Lifespan 

Presented by experienced clinical psychologist, Monique Mitchelson 

Friday 25 August 2023 | 9:00am to 4:30pm AEST 

$299.95 value 

Just $199.00 Today — Stunning Savings! 

You'll also earn up to 8 CPD Hours. 

Your registration includes lifetime access to the summit recording! 

Can’t attend the live event? No problem! Pre-order the recorded version here. 

Program Information

Objectives

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify how Autism and ADHD presents in girls and women/AFAB
  2. Recognise the Intersectional factors in research and practice that affect Autistic and ADHD girls and women/AFAB
  3. Analyze gender bias in practice and research regarding Autism and ADHD in girls and women
  4. Explain the impact of hormonal changes for Autistic and ADHD girls and women across the lifespan
  5. Identify the unique physical and mental health co-occurring conditions that impact neurodivergent girls and women.
  6. Apply appropriate skills in your clinical practice to work with neurodivergent girls and women in an affirming way
  7. Utilise skills to support Autistic and ADHD girls and women  across the lifespan
  8. Distinguish Autism in girls and women from boys and men.

Outline

Morning Session 

 

Afternoon Session 

Copyright : 08/24/2023

Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy with Autism & ADHD Clients

Many people with Autism or ADHD work hard to “fit in” with society at large so they won’t be humiliated or shunned for their differences.

Until recently, the mental health field hasn’t helped these individuals much either...

Treating Autism as a pathological condition and ADHD as a behaviour problem to be “fixed” with medication.

But new holistic and inclusive therapeutic approaches recognise the strengths and unique perspectives neurodivergent people offer.

Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy is one such approach.

Autistic people and those with ADHD have widely adopted the Neurodiversity Affirming Framework because it supports self-determinism and the development of a positive sense of identity.

Now, in this incredible free workshop, Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson offers an introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy for mental health professionals who treat clients presenting with—or who’ve been diagnosed with—Autism and/or ADHD.
 
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the neurodiversity-affirming model, the social disability model, and the unique neurodivergent brain...

So you can better help neurodivergent clients thrive.

You will also dive deeper into your past and current practices and approaches to working with neurodivergent clients...

So you can decide what Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy practices you would like to add to your practice when working with Autism and ADHD clients.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Basics of the Neurodiversity affirming model
  2. Foundations of the social model of disability
  3. The contrast between the social model to the medical model of disability

Copyright : 03/06/2023