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Which cause you to become withdrawn, depressed...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.
ObjectivesLearning Objectives:
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
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)
Brief overview of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
Overview of implicit bias present in psychology regarding Autism and ADHD
Gender bias in research and practice with Autistic and ADHD girls and women including critical analysis of gender bias in prevalence rates, diagnosis, and accessing services
Intersectionality including sexuality, race and culture, and ageism
What does Autism look like in girls and women
What does ADHD look like in girls and women
Masking and impact of masking on girls and women
Common co-occurring mental health and physical health conditions for neurodivergent girls and women, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Afternoon Session (3 hours with an afternoon tea break)
The impact of hormones on mental health across the lifespan for Autistic and ADHD girls and women/assigned female at birth (AFAB)
The role that estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play in neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine
The role of the menstrual cycle on mood, cognition, emotional regulation, and impulsivity in ADHD and Autism
The impact of puberty and periods on mental health in Autism and ADHD and what supports clients may need during this time of life
The impact of pregnancy and post-natal period on mental health in Autism and ADHD and what supports clients may need during this time of life
The impact of perimenopause and menopause on mental health in Autism and ADHD and what supports clients may need during this time of life
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.
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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.
Objectives
Learning Objectives:
Outline
Morning Session
Afternoon Session