Upskill with Neurodiversity-Affirming Training for Therapists and Caring Professionals
Do you feel like something is missing from your training or knowledge around Neurodiversity?
Unsure if you’re providing therapy in line with the new core competencies and practice guidelines for Neurodivergent clients?
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of Neurodiversity-Affirming practices in a safe space?
You’re in the right place!
Here you’ll find inclusive and evidence-based education, designed to support your goals.
Delivered by AuDHD Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson and Neurodivergent Psychologist Anna Clarke, we offer both LIVE and on-demand trainings. (So you can learn at a time and place that suits you!)
As Neurodivergent psychologists ourselves, we are excited that being Neurodiversity-Affirming is now a core competency for all psychologists in 2025. Get a head start and begin your Neurodiversity-Affirming journey with us now, so you’re ready when the Psychology Board of Australia guidelines become the new norm on 1st December 2025.
Attendees consistently say our content feels practical, easy to understand, and that they leave with actionable takeaways to implement.
Not only is our teaching style passionate and inclusive, everything we share is backed by the latest research and best-practice guidelines. (With the bonus element of being delivered by professional psychologists with lived experience!)
All Divergent Futures workshops are conducted in accordance with our Terms & Conditions of Services
Online and On-Demand Neurodiversity-Affirming Training
Divergent Futures delivers real-time and on-demand webinars related to affirming therapeutic practice with Autistic and ADHD clients. Our well-received Neurodiversity-Affirming webinars are aimed predominantly at health practitioners wanting to integrate Neurodiversity-Affirming principles into their existing treatment and support modalities.
All Divergent Futures workshops are conducted in accordance with our Terms and Conditions of Services
Upcoming events
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Autism, ADHD & PMDD
Friday 31 October 2025
Delivered by AuDHD Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson this webinar explores PMDD and how it presents among Autistic & ADHD people.
On-demand access available.
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Autism, ADHD & Sleep
Friday 14 Nov 2025
Join AuDHD Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson for this 2 hour webinar on Sleep in Autistic and ADHD folk. Learn Neurodiversity Affirming approaches to sleep differences.
On-demand access available.
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Informed consent in therapy
Coming Soon
Delivered by Anna Clarke (AuDHD psychologist and play therapist), this webinar will cover address communication needs in therapy to promote informed consent.
On-demand access available.
The Squaremodel:
For Neurodivergent Support Needs
Now available across multiple locations!
The Square Model will elevate your practice and equip you with the insights and practical tools needed to support Neurodivergent individuals more effectively.
Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR
Multiple Locations Across Australia
Delivered by EMDRAA Accredited Consultant Anna Clarke, this full day workshop will re-define your understanding of Neurodiversity and elevate your EMDR practice.
On-Demand Webinars
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Autistic, ADHD & AuDHD Burnout
On-Demand Webinar
This 3 hour pre-recorded webinar by AuDHD Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson discusses literature and practice on burnout in Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD.
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Chronic Pain and Illness in Autism & ADHD
On Demand Webinar
Join Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson for this 3 hour pre-recorded webinar exploring the link between Autism, ADHD and chronic pain and illness.
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The AuDHD Profile Co-occuring Autism & ADHD
On Demand Webinar
Delivered by AuDHD Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson, this 2 hour webinar explores the experiences and supports needs for people who are both Autistic & ADHD.
Pre-recorded Webinars
Neurodivergence & Sexuality Webinar with Dr. Sarah Ashton
PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR
Ongoing Access for 90 Days!
(Available for purchase from SHIPS website)
This workshop will provide students and professionals with research and frameworks to support their Neurodivergent clients to have connected, fulfilling sexual experiences.
Using a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed lens, we will explore how we can dismantle the neuronormative frameworks around sexual experiences, and consider what sexual connections look like when you have partners with different neurotypes and needs.