NEURODIVERGENCE IN THE THERAPY ROOM
February 14, 2025
9:00 am - 1:30 pm CST
Live Webinar
Neurodivergence refers to individuals whose brains function differently, including those with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, Sensory Processing Disorders, and many other differences. It is common but often misunderstood, with many associated features and misdiagnoses. Mental health clinicians should understand neurodivergence in therapy to effectively work with clients. This webinar offers an introduction and focuses on diagnosis and working with neurodivergent clients in therapy.
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CLASS DESCRIPTION
What is Neurodivergence? 'Neurodivergent' is a term describing groups of people whose brains function differently from the norm in some way. This includes the differences often seen in the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, learning differences, and many other labels used both within and outside of the medical world.
Neurodivergence is incredibly common, very misunderstood, and has many comorbidities and
associated features. Difficulties due to neurodivergence are also frequently misdiagnosed in ways that are not helpful or even potentially harmful for clients. It is for these reasons that it is important for mental health clinicians to have an understanding of neurodivergence in therapy room.This webinar will be an introduction to the world of Neurodivergence, this workshop will focus on diagnosis and an exploration of working effectively with neurodivergent clients in the therapy room.
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CLASS OBJECTIVES
Participants will understand Neurodiversity within a historical, biological, social, and ethical framework.
Participants will understand the impact of neurodivergence on current theory and the ethical practice of therapy.
Participants will breifly understand differential diagnosis and neurodivergence for ethical practices.
Participants will be able to identify ethical Neurodiversity-Affirming Counseling practices.
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EBOOK
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GAINING FURTHER KNOWLEDGE FROM OUR EBOOK ON NEURODIVERGENCE?
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ADVANCED NEURODIVERGENCE: AUTISM
This course delves into Atypical Autism, challenging the DSM's conventional ASD model through academic and narrative insights. It aims to broaden understanding of Autism, emphasizing neurodiversity and social implications while addressing diagnostic gaps in marginalized groups. LEARN MORE
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NBCC APPROVAL
KDH Collective - ACEP No. 7323
KDH COLLECTIVE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY NBCC AS AN APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER, ACEP NO. 7323. PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR NBCC CREDIT ARE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED. KDH COLLECTIVE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMS.
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NASW-LA APPROVAL
THIS PROGRAM WAS APPROVED FOR 4 CONTACT HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS - LOUISIANA CHAPTER AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LOUISIANA BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS.
Presenters:
Whitney Storey, MS, LPC
KDH EDUCATOR & KDH Counselor
Whitney (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Senior Instructor of Psychology, therapist at KDH Counseling, and lifelong learner. With a Master of Science in Psychology and an additional Master of Science in Counselor Education. Whitney specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping individuals live value-driven lives to reach their full potential. With a decade of experience, she focuses on parenting, motherhood, perinatal mental health, identity, and incarceration. As a neurodivergent counselor and mother, her radical self-acceptance guides her unconditional positive regard for the people she interacts with daily.

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified
Founder of KDH Collective & KDH Counseling
KD is a practicing therapist at KDH Counseling for the past 16 years. She specializes in Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, OCD, and PTSD. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and trained in BTTI for OCD treatment. KD utilizes biology as a foundation to guide behavioral approaches to mental health treatment, using DBT, RODBT, and ERP to address issues through tangible steps. Trauma reprocessing techniques like EMDR, IMTT, and Deep Brain Reorienting are valuable tools to transform the nervous system and address trauma responses. The wisdom of biology, practitioner experience, data, and protocols lead to the best outcomes for clients and professional development.
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KDH COLLECTIVE has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP NO. 7323. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. KDH COLLECTIVE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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