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Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR Therapy
$385 EARLY BIRD TICKETS - Available until 20th Feb 2026 or sold out!
$495 incl GST General Admission Pricing
🗓 Friday 20th March 2026
🕒 9:00am to 5:00pm AEDT
📍Live Online (recording available for 90 days)
This live online workshop focuses on supporting EMDR clinicians to integrate principles of the Neurodiversity-Affirming model into therapy with Autistic and/or ADHD clients. Anna Clarke is an openly Autistic/ADHD psychologist and advocate. Their workshops are informed by lived experience, relevant literature, and best-practice guidelines.
Autistic and ADHD individuals are at high-risk of experiencing multiple adverse life events and subsequent negative life outcomes. Despite being over-represented in clinical settings, there are multiple barriers which prevent Autistic and ADHD individuals from accessing appropriate support. Research highlights that one significant barrier is that therapists report lacking confidence and training necessary to work with this population.
The AIP model has strong utility for case formulation with Autistic and ADHD individuals. Societal norms and expectations for social communication and behaviour are not aligned with the needs of Autistic and ADHD individuals in mind. Therefore, EMDR clinicians have the potential to play a pivotal role in supporting Neurodivergent people to recover from the impacts of traumatic experiences, including addressing the 'social trauma' of navigating a world not built for them.
This workshop utilises a range of teaching approaches and activities to support learning, including:
(*NEW) 4 Hour Pre-Recorded Webinar - This content covers essential background information about the Neurodiversity-Affirming model. Participants will be grounded in strengths-based understanding of Autism and ADHD, allowing more time to focus on practical activities during the workshop.
Case studies and videos of clinical practice
Live demonstrations
Group discussion
Small workshop size (strictly limited places)
Key workshop learning objectives include:
Understanding core principles of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
Reviewing best practice guidelines for working with Autism/ADHD
Applying the AIP model to case formulation and treatment planning with Autistic and ADHD individuals
Understanding common adverse life events for Neurodivergent people and subsequent mental health impacts
Identifying common negative core beliefs
Adapting all phases of EMDR therapy using a Neurodiversity-Affirming framework including;
Communication differences
Rapport building
Addressing power imbalance in therapy
Addressing sensory needs
Maintaining concentration during processing
Working with demand avoidance, aphantasia, alexythimia, and interoceptive differences
Integrating present and future templates applicable to Neurodivergent clients
Pre-requisite Experience: Workshop requires participants prior completion of an EMDR Australia Accredited Part One (Introductory) training.
Participants MUST watch the pre-recorded content prior to attending the live event to have the best learning experience possible.
If you are a student/person with a disability, please contact us to discuss possibility of reduced fee on info@divergentfutures.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON-DEMAND ACCESS FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. TICKET PURCHASES ARE FOR LIVE ATTENDANCE ON DAY OF EVENT ONLY. TICKETS LIMITED.
$385 EARLY BIRD TICKETS - Available until 20th Feb 2026 or sold out!
$495 incl GST General Admission Pricing
🗓 Friday 20th March 2026
🕒 9:00am to 5:00pm AEDT
📍Live Online (recording available for 90 days)
This live online workshop focuses on supporting EMDR clinicians to integrate principles of the Neurodiversity-Affirming model into therapy with Autistic and/or ADHD clients. Anna Clarke is an openly Autistic/ADHD psychologist and advocate. Their workshops are informed by lived experience, relevant literature, and best-practice guidelines.
Autistic and ADHD individuals are at high-risk of experiencing multiple adverse life events and subsequent negative life outcomes. Despite being over-represented in clinical settings, there are multiple barriers which prevent Autistic and ADHD individuals from accessing appropriate support. Research highlights that one significant barrier is that therapists report lacking confidence and training necessary to work with this population.
The AIP model has strong utility for case formulation with Autistic and ADHD individuals. Societal norms and expectations for social communication and behaviour are not aligned with the needs of Autistic and ADHD individuals in mind. Therefore, EMDR clinicians have the potential to play a pivotal role in supporting Neurodivergent people to recover from the impacts of traumatic experiences, including addressing the 'social trauma' of navigating a world not built for them.
This workshop utilises a range of teaching approaches and activities to support learning, including:
(*NEW) 4 Hour Pre-Recorded Webinar - This content covers essential background information about the Neurodiversity-Affirming model. Participants will be grounded in strengths-based understanding of Autism and ADHD, allowing more time to focus on practical activities during the workshop.
Case studies and videos of clinical practice
Live demonstrations
Group discussion
Small workshop size (strictly limited places)
Key workshop learning objectives include:
Understanding core principles of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
Reviewing best practice guidelines for working with Autism/ADHD
Applying the AIP model to case formulation and treatment planning with Autistic and ADHD individuals
Understanding common adverse life events for Neurodivergent people and subsequent mental health impacts
Identifying common negative core beliefs
Adapting all phases of EMDR therapy using a Neurodiversity-Affirming framework including;
Communication differences
Rapport building
Addressing power imbalance in therapy
Addressing sensory needs
Maintaining concentration during processing
Working with demand avoidance, aphantasia, alexythimia, and interoceptive differences
Integrating present and future templates applicable to Neurodivergent clients
Pre-requisite Experience: Workshop requires participants prior completion of an EMDR Australia Accredited Part One (Introductory) training.
Participants MUST watch the pre-recorded content prior to attending the live event to have the best learning experience possible.
If you are a student/person with a disability, please contact us to discuss possibility of reduced fee on info@divergentfutures.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON-DEMAND ACCESS FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. TICKET PURCHASES ARE FOR LIVE ATTENDANCE ON DAY OF EVENT ONLY. TICKETS LIMITED.