Professional Development
For Mental Health Professionals and Organizations
Many sensory neurodivergent people (NDs) are pathologized and harmed by an ablest system. NDs such as ADHDers and Autistics, are not inherently disordered/disabled, but become so living by in our sensory-intense and chronically-stressed society. They're forced into a neurotypical world with the expectations that they should be like neurotypicals to be accepted and function "properly". Many therapies for these populations are causing harm, and even trauma, such as ABA and CBT. I re-educate professionals working with these populations to reduce harm and improve intervention outcomes.
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I offer online trainings for mental health professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge of neurodiversity and best practices for working with sensory neurodivergent populations (eg Highly Sensitive People, Autistics, and ADHDers). See below for more details.
Phoenix Rising, MSW, LSW (Ze/Zir or She/Her)
Current Online Offerings
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Neurodiversity 101
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Learn neurodiversity definitions and a brief history of the movement
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Learn cultural competency
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Get a better understanding of misdiagnosis issues/overlaps for ADHD, ASD, PSTD, Social Anxiety
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Gain an understanding of polyvagal's fight/flight/freeze responses and how these are responsible for the majority of issues NDs struggle with
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Learn about common ND communication differences
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Learn how to dismantle ableism and use best practices
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Nervous System Regulation Therapy for ADHD and Autistic Clients
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Gain understanding of how emotional dysregulation causes executive dysfunction through a polyvagal theory lens
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Learn valuable neurodivergent-affirming interventions to address lifestyle issues that increase dysregulation and dysfunction
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Learn common nervous system patterns that NDs get stuck in, including GAD, PTSD, MDD, and how to build skills to regulate the nervous system
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Custom Training, Speaking Events, and Consulting
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I create custom online trainings and lectures based on your needs. I would love to work with you to create exactly what you're looking for within the timeframe you need it. Pricing is dependent on the time involved and the number of those being trained.
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I also offer one-on-one consulting for managers, supervisors and clinicians. Get expert advice from someone who is a sensory ND themselves and has been in the field for over ten years.
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ND Therapists' of CO
Monthly Meetup
for Autistics, ADHDers, HSPs and more!
Join Phoenix's virtual monthly meetup where ND therapists can get support, network and collaborate with other ND therapists. Created for licensed mental health professionals in Colorado.
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First Thursday every month from 11am to 1230pm.
