From Awareness to Integrity: Building Ethical, Affirming Practice

Neurodiversity 101: The Basics of Neurodivergence 

This presentation will lay out a basic foundation for understanding neurodivergence from both a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed perspective. Definitions will be given for words such as neurodivergent, neurodiverse, neurodiversity, and others that are frequently misused. Attendees will understand the historical context of neurodivergence, associated diagnoses, and how using correct and appropriate language is an important and trauma-informed approach to care.

Objectives

1. Attendees will be able to define neurodivergent and understand the difference between neurodivergence and specific diagnoses. 
2. Attendees will be able to list common traits of neurodivergent individuals.
3. Attendees will be able to list common barriers to neurodivergent individuals receiving appropriate services.

Supporting Regulation in Neurodivergent Individuals and Families 

As the foundation of the presentation, a model of regulation will be presented that shows the interplay between sensory input, executive function, and emotion load. Significant consideration will be given to explaining 8 sensory systems as sensory experiences are a commonly overlooked source of dysregulation. Common traits such as communication and relationship differences can impact the emotional load a person experiences. Approaches will be demonstrated that can be used to effectively support neurodivergent individuals that will range from one on one interactions to considerations for work environments.

Objectives

1. Attendees will be able to list common sources of emotional dysregulation experienced by neurodivergent individuals.
2. Attendees will be able to describe a model for the relationship between the different sources of dysregulation.
3. Attendees will be able to list specific approaches that can be used to effectively support the emotional regulation of neurodivergent individuals.

Ethical Pitfalls Regarding Dual Relationships

This workshop will explore the various types of dual relationships and ethical violations that a clinician may encounter and how to navigate those situations in an ethical way. When your path and your client’s path cross outside of the therapy room, how do you maintain professional boundaries while also being able to live your life?

Objectives: 

Participants will be able to identify the following at the end of the training:

-What are dual relationships

-What are ethical violations

-What does research say about how ethical violations occur

-What do the ethics say about dual relationships and ethical violations

-What do the rules and laws of Georgia say about dual relationships and ethical violations

-How to navigate dual relationships in our community

-Whose responsibility is it to avoid dual relationships and ethical violations

-Consequences of dual relationships/ethical violations to client

-Consequences of dual relationships/ ethical violations to therapist

-Examples and discussion

Info: This presentation will lay out a basic foundation for understanding neurodivergence from both a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed perspective. Definitions will be given for words such as neurodivergent, neurodiverse, neurodiversity, and others that are frequently misused. Attendees will understand the historical context of neurodivergence, associated diagnoses, and how using correct and appropriate language is an important and trauma-informed approach to care.

Info: As the foundation of the presentation, a model of regulation will be presented that shows the interplay between sensory input, executive function, and emotion load. Significant consideration will be given to explaining 8 sensory systems as sensory experiences are a commonly overlooked source of dysregulation. Common traits such as communication and relationship differences can impact the emotional load a person experiences. Approaches will be demonstrated that can be used to effectively support neurodivergent individuals that will range from one on one interactions to considerations for work environments.

Info: This workshop will explore the various types of dual relationships and ethical violations that a clinician may encounter and how to navigate those situations in an ethical way. When your path and your client’s path cross outside of the therapy room, how do you maintain professional boundaries while also being able to live your life?

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Host or Publisher Sam Marion, MSW, LCSW