Neurodiversity Affirming Practice for Mental Health Chch

About
An introduction to neurodiversity affirming practice for mental health, delivered by a multiply neurodivergent occupational therapist.In this training we will cover:
- Core principles of neurodiversity affirming practice
- The overlaps of neurodiversity affirming practice with recovery and trauma informed care principles
- Useful definitions
- Medical and social models of disability
- Co-occurring conditions, missed and misdiagnosis
- Sensory processing, alexithymia
- Communication and the double empathy problem
- Lived experience feedback
- Support and accommodations, including universal design
- Action steps and changes to practice
I will use practical examples and activities with the aim of you having things you can take back to your workplace/life to start creating change.
Bundle this with Sensory Processing for Mental Health on 7/6 for $50 off each training. Email rebecca@chronicresilienceot.com for the code
For more details about the event: www.chronicresilienceot.com/events
Date
Wednesday 4 June 2025 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+12)Location
The Cave, Revolution Centre
442 Tuam St, Christchurch