On Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (In Person)

Schedule

Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

California Institute of Integral Studies - Main building | San Francisco, CA

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A Conversation with Nyck Walsh
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Join neurodivergent author and therapist, Nyck Walsh (he/they) for an illuminating conversation exploring a new paradigm of care that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients.

In his work, Nyck aims to provide accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Drawing on his work and new book Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy, which bridges the theoretical with the practical, Nyck offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, Nyck shares his somatic, anti-oppressive, intersectional new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists.

Whether you are new to the neurodiversity paradigm, or well-versed in it, Nyck invites you to learn how to best support your neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy.


Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they), author of Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy, brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach.


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Marcus Books is the nation’s oldest Black-owned independent bookstore celebrating its 60th year. Marcus Books’ mission is to provide opportunities for Black folks and their allies to celebrate and learn about Black people everywhere. Learn more about Marcus Books.

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Ticket holders will have access to an ad-free replay of the event for one month after the live event, after which unlimited viewing with ads will be available. Portions of the audio will also be released on our podcast. Only registered ticket holders who choose to watch live can participate in the chat and Q&A.

Refund Policy
All tickets and add-ons purchased for this event are nonrefundable.

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California Institute of Integral Studies - Main building, 1453 Mission St., San Francisco, United States

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