Masking and unmasking
Apr
7

Masking and unmasking

What does masking mean for neurodivergent people? In this workshop we will explore why, how and when neurodivergent people may mask, the ways in which it is rewarded, and the costs of masking. Masking can happen instinctively with minimal awareness; it can be a trauma response, a learned coping strategy, or a carefully-chosen and skilful self-presentation. We will look together at the various ways in which neurodivergent people may make decisions about “coming out”, finding ways and safe contexts to unmask, some possible consequences of unmasking, and how others can support these processes.

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AuDHD: The Unique Profile of Autism Plus ADHD
Feb
4

AuDHD: The Unique Profile of Autism Plus ADHD

Until very recently, the diagnostic criteria made it impossible for one person to be diagnosed with both autism and ADHD, but we now know that it's extremely common for them to co-occur. Sometimes the experiences associated with autism and ADHD seem to conspire together and each one amplifies the impact of the other. Sometimes they balance each other out, in ways which can be helpful but can also lead to a "rollercoaster" experience of everyday life. In some ways, they combine to create a unique third thing, AuDHD, which is not exactly like either autism or ADHD…

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Neurodivergent procrastination and inertia
Jan
23

Neurodivergent procrastination and inertia

Many neurodivergent people struggle with procrastination and inertia, and can get stuck in a cycle of forgetting, avoidance, overwhelm, and a build-up of un-done tasks and their consequences, resulting in worse mood and even more procrastination. This workshop will offer tools for understanding inertia and the different forms of procrastination, the specific obstacles to different tasks for different people, and practical techniques for becoming unstuck.

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Mindfulness for neurodivergent people
Jan
7

Mindfulness for neurodivergent people

Mindfulness practices can have huge benefits: managing strong emotions, coping with physical pain, increasing focus, becoming more attuned to our bodies, being more present with positive experiences and more. But it also has some risks associated with it, and the ways in which it is usually taught are not often a good fit with neurodivergent brains and bodies. This workshop will…

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Neurodivergent procrastination and inertia

2 hour workshop 23rd January 2025.

Mindfulness for neurodivergent people

2 hour workshop 7th January 2025.

Neurodivergent experiences of attachment and interpersonal trauma

2 hour workshop 8th October 2024.

Living and Working with Neurodivergence 2024 - A guide to the diagnostic process

Online conference 11th October 2024. Recordings of all sessions available.

Living and Working with Neurodivergence 2023 - Autism and attachment

Online conference 20th October 2023. Recordings of all sessions available.