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Considering neurodivergence in a clinical setting - going beyond diagnostic criteria for adults

Presented by Natasha Hickmott, Benjamin Ford, Elizabeth Stamatelatos

Date: 19th April 2024

Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

Cost: £40 (ex. VAT) - BABCP Member.  £55 (ex. VAT) - Non-member 

About the event

This online, participative event will be held on Zoom, and has been organised by the  Neurodiversity Special Interest Group. For more details on the Neurodiversity SIG please Click here.

A certificate of attendance will be issued for 3 x hours of CPD. The event will not be recorded.

Registration closes - Midday on Monday, 15 April. Places are limited though so book early to avoid disappointment!
 

Synopsis

It is increasingly recognised that people who are neurodivergent, such as those with Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, are more likely to experience mental health issues. However, many neurodivergent conditions remain underdiagnosed in adults in the UK. As a result, many individuals present to NHS talking therapies and secondary care services seeking support for depression, trauma, and anxiety issues.

If clinicians haven't received training on neurodivergence, they may not feel confident considering or supporting neurodivergence within clinical presentations and therapy.

This workshop aims to support clinicians to feel more confident bringing discussions around neurodivergence into therapy and embedding a neurodiversity-affirming approach into their practice.

The workshop will be helpful for a range of professionals including low-intensity therapists, CBT therapists, counsellors, and other professionals working therapeutically with adults.


Learning objectives

  1. Consider how Autism and ADHD might present in clinic

  2. Learn about the key differences between Autism and ADHD, including diagnostic criteria and lived experiences, and understand the questions to ask when considering clinical practice.

  3. Outline key features of a range of other neurodivergent conditions including dyslexia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s syndrome and developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia)

  4. Consider co-occurrence with physical health conditions and other neurodivergent conditions

  5. Considering intersectionality

  6. What to do if it seems likely that your client is neurodivergent but undiagnosed

  7. Differentiating neurodivergent traits from psychopathology to support neurodiversity-affirming therapy

  8. Considering implications for working with neurodivergent adults to address mental health issues

About the presenter(s)

Natasha Hickmott is an experienced NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) practitioner with over 8 years of experience. She holds an MSc in Psychology and has completed voluntary placements in both CAMHS and adult secondary care services. Natasha also runs a private practice, where she works with clients with ADHD and their families to understand ADHD through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Currently, Natasha is Everyturn Mental Health's national champion for neurodiversity and co-chair of the BABCP's Neurodiversity Special Interest Group. She recently had an article published on working with clients with ADHD in the May 2022 edition of BABCP's CBT Today and participated in a panel debate at the BABCP conference in 2023.

Benjamin Ford is a CBT therapist who was diagnosed with autism later in life. He has been working in NHS Talking Therapies/IAPT since 2008 and is the father of two adult children who are also neurodivergent. Benjamin's personal experience with his first-born son's autism has given him a deep understanding of neurodiversity. He believes that it is important for therapists to understand and treat neurodivergent people holistically. Benjamin is a founding member of several neurodiversity staff networking groups, including the BABCP Neurodiversity Special Interest Group and NDeavour. He has also worked as an expert by experience for the NHSE Midlands Autism and Learning Disabilities Workstream on the Autism Strategy.

Elizabeth Stamatelatos is a CBT therapist and founder member of the Neurodiversity SIG. With over 11 years of experience in special needs education, Liz completed an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Keele, followed by the PGDip in CBT.

Since 2019, Liz has been working for IAPT/Talking Therapies and leads a group of Neurodiversity Champions across Staffordshire. She also teaches and supervises on the High Intensity CBT Post-graduate Diploma at Staffordshire University. Liz has delivered training on Neurodiversity and offers neurodiversity-specific supervision and one-to-one support for neurodivergent trainees.

As a proud auntie of two neurodivergent young men, Liz is incredibly passionate about improving inclusive services for ND therapists and clients and meeting the needs of many ND people who fall through the gaps of existing provision.

Cancellation

By registering on this BABCP event you accept the following terms and conditions:

All cancellation requests must be made in writing by emailing  workshops@babcp.com

Online workshops and webinars

An event booking cancelled up to 5 days prior to the scheduled event will receive a full refund.

No refunds will be granted if a cancellation is made fewer than 5 days prior to the scheduled event, or for failure to attend.

BABCP cancels events only when necessary, but reserves the right to do so, as well as to reschedule events and substitute presenters.  If an event is cancelled you will be given a full refund of registration fees paid.


Ethical Framework Review 2024 - Ethical Framework Review event

Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Location: Online 

Time: 9:30 am until 12:00 pm.

Cost: BACP Member free of charge 

What's included 

BACP’s Ethical Framework sets the standards for all members practice and supports members with ethical decision making. It is a living document that needs to change and develop with the profession. Since 2018 when the latest version was published, the world has changed greatly.

This online webinar will give members an opportunity to hear about where we are in the review process and what we have learnt so far. There will also be an opportunity give your own feedback on the current Ethical Framework and to offer suggestions for what might need to be considered when producing an updated version. You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the review process, the Ethical Framework, or about the presentations.

We want to find out more about how we can ensure that the Ethical Framework supports your practice, and your feedback can help us to do that.

The aims of the event are to:

  • outline the purpose and remit of the Ethical Framework review
  • share what we have learnt from the review so far
  • gain constructive feedback on Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2018
  • consider how we can ensure that an updated Ethical Framework is inclusive, accessible and meets our member’s needs
  • listen to your thoughts and feedback on the future development of the Ethical Framework

Included in your booking:

  • approximately 2 hours of CPD presentations
  • an on-demand service so you can catch up on the event recordings. View the content an unlimited number of times, 24 hours a day 
  • a CPD certificate download
  • selected presentation slides

Event programme:

This online webinar will give members an opportunity to hear about where we are in the review process and what we have learnt so far. There will also be an opportunity give your own feedback on the current Ethical Framework and to offer suggestions for what might need to be considered when producing an updated version. You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the review process, the Ethical Framework, or about the presentations.

View full event programme here.

We'd like to hear from you

We welcome your feedback about the Ethical Framework, and your suggestions for our review. Please use this link to take our Ethical Framework survey, it should take about 15 minutes to complete and your responses are anonymous.

BACP Ethical Framework resources consultation accessible version June 2023 (108KB)

Key information:

Join us online on Wednesday, 10 April 2024, from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm.

On-demand recordings from the event will be available from Wednesday 10 April 2024 and available until Wednesday 10 July 2024.

Booking

Please log in and book your place online.

Important information

The livestream includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) created subtitles. The on-demand service will be human transcribed through a reviewed process to ensure accuracy.

Your joining instructions and event link will be sent to the email linked to your BACP account 48 hours before the event.


IPT UK Perinatal SIG

The Perinatal SIG aims to provide a safe space for conversations about delivering IPT within the field of  Perinatal and Parent infant Mental Health.

We come together as therapists, keen to learn from one another in order to develop our practice and a sense of community support.

We want to develop a place where everyone's experience is valued, recognising that whatever level of experience we may have, we each bring something important to contribute. In the spirit of this, we find it helpful if people can try to keep their cameras on during the meetings. We also understand that this may not always be possible, and we are keen to reassure you that we do not want this to be a barrier to joining the group space .

Each meeting will be centred around a theme.

All IPT UK members are welcome to attend. Please Click Here to see the invitation and programme for the meetings. 

DATES for 2024 - details to follow:

TIME: 10am to 11.30am

  • Tues 11 June 10-11.30

  • Tues 10 Sept 10- 11.30

  • Tues 5 Nov 10-11.30 

If you would like further information, please get in touch with us at contact@iptuk.net


IPT UK - National Meeting 

Date: 8th November 2024

Time: 9 am - 5 pm

Location: Crown Plaza Hotel, 61 Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QD

Hosted by Dr Marie Wardle and the IPT West Midlands Training Centre Team.

Please CLICK HERE to register your interest.


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