About this event
What does masking mean for neurodivergent people? In this workshop we will explore why, how and when neurodivergent people may mask, the ways in which it is rewarded, and the costs of masking. Masking can happen instinctively with minimal awareness; it can be a trauma response, a learned coping strategy, or a carefully-chosen and skilful self-presentation. We will look together at the various ways in which neurodivergent people may make decisions about “coming out”, finding ways and safe contexts to unmask, some possible consequences of unmasking, and how others can support these processes.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Understand the many forms of masking and self-presentation that may be present for neurodivergent people, particularly autistic people and those with ADHD.
- Discover ways to unmask safely, for yourself and/or creating possibilities for your therapy clients to do so.
- Explore ways to mask when necessary, without losing a sense of identity.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Therapists of all neurotypes wanting to understand and work with neurodivergent clients, and neurodivergent individuals wanting to reflect on their own masking.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Increase self-awareness (for yourself and/or your clients) by discovering aspects of the self that have been hidden by masking, and create safe spaces for yourself and/or others to fully express themselves.
RECORDING
This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.
ZOOM
This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.
SELF-SELECT FEE
The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.
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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.
Emma Taylor
Dr Emma Taylor is a Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience working with neurodivergent adults and children in clinical, diagnostic and academic contexts. She works therapeutically with adults of all ages, genders and neurotypes, as well as carrying out formal diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD, and providing supervision to other therapists. Her main approaches are based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment, and mindfulness.
Website | www.willowpsychology.co.uk
