2 Courses in Belfast

Self-help and relaxation skills and exercises for stressed, burned out SEN parents and carers

Introduction to understanding neurodiversity and working with/adapting practice for neurodivergent clients in clinical settings

Introductory neurodiversity training course for counsellors, mental health professionals and coaches working with neurodivergent people

Created for SENDCos, SLTs, EWOs, Wellbeing Mentors, teachers and whole-school staff, our three hour training programme has been developed to enhance awareness of the challenges neurodivergent pupils and students experience within school and the factors that contribute to emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA). Written to include contributions from parents and professionals, this interactive session identifies potential barriers to attendance, offers practical tools and strategies to break the EBSA cycle and explores simple but effective adjustments to help students reintegrate and access their education. Programme outline: What EBSA is (and what it's not...)home, individual and school related factors that may contribute towards EBSA EBSA research, studies and statisticsprevalence of neurodivergent students experiencing EBSA Impacts of EBSAon the student's education, wellbeing and future prospectswider impacts on parents and carers Common ND related barriers to attendance:Executive functioning difficultiesSensory processing difficultiesCommunication difficultiesSocial relationship difficultiesRigidity of thought and difficulties adapting to change Breaking the Cycle to prevent, minimise and manage EBSA:Spotting early/subtle signsWorking collaboratively with students/parents and carers/teachers and staffEffective information gatheringCreating a flexible, individual, person-centred support plan Communicating the plan Monitor and review This programme is delivered live, online via Zoom and, on completion, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance. If you have any questions, please ask and we will be happy to help.

Discover a comprehensive Neurodiversity Glossary, your go-to resource for understanding neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Easily accessible and user-friendly, this glossary helps you navigate and master essential terms. Perfect for leaders looking to support neurodivergent individuals in their teams.

Want to know how to work more effectively with ADHD clients? Working Therapeutically with Adult ADHD is a self-guided online course on working with ADHD clients, for counsellors, therapists, coaches and mental health professionals.

Leading Minds, Fueling Innovation: Leadership in an Increasingly Neurodiverse World Neurodiversity is a biological fact-the normal diversity of the human brain-and data suggests up to 1 in 4 individuals are Neurodivergent beyond that of a societal 'norm,' commonly labelled as ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Anxiety Disorders, among others. Some of the greatest innovators of our time were and are Neurodiverse; however, many of today's organizational cultures and leadership methods are not supportive of the employment, retention, and development of Neurodiverse talent. This means that many brilliant, innovative minds are inadvertently being kept from the table of innovation, slowing the pace of progress. In an increasingly Neurodiverse world, how can top leaders and organizations ensure that ALL minds have a seat at the table of innovation? Join this session to learn about the world of Neurodiversity and how you can lead mind-first toward supporting innovation and well-being in your people, products, and customers! The history of Neurodiversity and its influence in the world. Reasons organizations should act now to ensure a competitive edge. What it means to lead mind-first and how it empowers a healthier workforce, a more inclusive culture, and more innovative products.

Additional specialist training for those working with couples or helping with relationship issues… Accredited CPD: 4 hours Length: 8.45am–1.00pm (GMT) Fresh, engaging and very, very informative. I learnt things to use in my personal life as well as with the couples I work with Live training delivered online – Join Jennifer Broadley on Thursday 9th May 24 for another jam-packed session live online via Zoom. You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Simply book your place and we will send you email confirmation – your Zoom link will be sent the day before the event. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties, so you will also get a recording for 2 weeks afterwards to maximise your learning. Can’t make this date, then please register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as another date is available. This additional training session gives us more time to look at how neurodiversity can impact relationships In most cases, applying the skills and techniques learned in the Couples Therapy Online Masterclass is all that’s needed to help a couple move forward in their relationship. Sometimes though, some extra focused knowledge of the challenges within specific types of relationship can help a therapist assess more quickly and meaningfully the relationship dynamic, allowing them to more effectively help the couple find a constructive and compassionate way forward. Why take this course Neurodiversity has been given significant media attention recently, which is all hugely positive. As a result though, more people are seeking out information and answers for their questions and personal experiences. As part of that process, they may well seek some counselling or therapy. It’s important then that, as therapists or counsellors, our knowledge, skillset, language and stories stay as up-to-date and relevant as possible to best serve our clients. In this session, we take time to clarify what’s most helpful and identify practical steps that can help. Jennifer's knowledge and experience shone through What will you learn Debunking the myths about neurodiversity – and replacing them instead with newer, more positive and inclusive research-based thinking The value (or not) of a diagnosis – and the possibility of mis-diagnosis The challenges when one or both partners are neurodiverse The most effective tools to support a re-steer back to respect and compatibility What to look out for with right- and left-brain-orientated neurodiversity How best to get mutual emotional needs met when two partners have different priorities, awareness and emotional expectations Having a neuro-divergent child – and how that can impact a relationship (positively and otherwise) Managing expectations – around the speed of change, and the consistency of more-respectful and kinder behaviours after therapy is complete Strategies that could work well with a neuro-divergent partner – and when might we have to get more creative A therapist’s next steps – when they suspect one or both of a couple is neurodivergent. And much more… You will also have the opportunity to ask Jennifer questions and benefit from the discussions resulting from those asked by others. Who is this course suitable for? Anyone working with couples, perhaps as a relationship counsellor or couples therapist, who would like further insights and ideas for helping couples when one or more is neurodivergent Anyone who has previously attended our Couples masterclass 1-day workshop (live or in person) If you already work with couples in your salaried work or private practice and you want to develop more insight into the different ways neurodivergence can impact couples specifically, and relationships generally, then this online training is for you. Please Note This course is not a substitute for therapy. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 4 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.