About this event
In this sessions we’ll focus on creative ways to support neurodivergent clients wellbeing based on Louise’s two spirals model of ND wellbeing. This model has been developed over time through a mixture of Louise’s work with neurodivergent clients, her own lived experience as a multiply neurodivergent human alongside her professional and academic knowledge. This model focuses on a move away from blame and shame through kindness and compassion to support clients to stay out of burn out and find balance. We will think about different creative approaches that could be used to support clients understanding of their own neurodivergent wellbeing and what can impact it to move up or down the spirals. This will include considering the potential barriers that neurodivergent clients might experience to some creative approaches, dependent on how their neurodivergence shows up for them. We will also think about how we can approach this work in a way that is affirming for all neurotypes and aligns with the values of the model. This session will use powerpoint presentation, alongside the opportunity for experiential learning either alone or in breakout rooms for all attendees. By the end of this session you will: Be familiar with the two spirals model of neurodivergent wellbeing Understand some of the considerations you may need to take into account when working creatively with neurodivergent clients Have the opportunity to try working with the two spiral model in creative ways. Suggested Resources Paper and pens/pencils will be useful for all attendees, but any resources you use to work with clients are welcome in the sessions as you will be given the opportunity to think about how you can adapt exercises to your own style.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Introduction to considerations when working creatively with ND clients.
- Introduction to practical ideas for working creatively with ND clients.
- Opportunity to explore working creatively using the Two Spirals model of ND wellbeing.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Therapists, coaches and other professionals supporting neurodivergent client wellbeing.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Encourage participants to consider how creative work can be introduced with ND clients in an affirming way.
RECORDING
This event 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 event 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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Louise Lucas
Louise is a queer and multiply neurodivergent, Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer. She works predominantly with neurodivergent clients and therapists, exploring their own neurodivergent identities and figuring out how to curate a life that works for them. Most recently, she has been developing a model of neurodivergent wellbeing based on her lived experience, alongside her professional and academic knowledge. Working with the strands of knowledge, understanding and acceptance and how they can be woven together through self-compassion, this model forms the foundation of a package of resources and training to help therapists continue to support neurodivergent clients in an affirming and inclusive way. You can find out more about Louise and her model at www.curiosityspot.co.uk
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