Neurodiversity Affirming Schema Therapy Training
Clinically sound, sensitively and engagingly presented training delivered by Australian Clinical Psychologists with extensive experience in Schema Therapy and Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy.
The Neuro-Divergent Clinical Experience
Understanding how the neurodivergent experience differs from neurotypical norms and impacts every level of the therapeutic process, from intake through to discharge, is essential.
This understanding is essential not only for implementing meaningful clinical change but also to avoid causing harm to this vulnerable group.
Common Questions
These are just some of the questions frequently asked by clinicians doing their best to help their Autistic and ADHD-er clients:
How do I work with Autistic and ADHD clients?
Why is my neurodivergent client not responding to common Schema Therapy techniques?
What am I doing wrong?
Why are they being so difficult?
Why can’t I make progress with their Critic Mode?
Why is their Detached Protector so stubborn?
Your Learning Journey
Something special happens when neurodivergents with shared interests and passions are unleashed... So we can very confidently say that this is not just another training platform.
Join us in a dynamic and interactive learning environment where we foster a safe and engaging space for exploration and growth... whether it's at our "ask us anything" webinars, or our group and individual supervisions.
What is STAND Attuned?
STAND Attuned Training was developed to assist Schema Therapists to apply Neurodiversity Affirming principles to their practice in order to better meet the needs of Neurodivergent clients.
It is aimed at clinicians who want to improve therapeutic outcomes and increase their confidence in working with this unique population.
What drives STAND Attuned?
This training program is the first of its kind and based on the STAND Attuned model developed by the authors.
It combines Schema Therapy expertise with insights from the lived experience of neurodivergence to deliver education that is clinically sound, sensitively and engagingly presented.
[Image "Burning Man" by Alexander Milov]
How is This Model Different?
Standard Schema Therapy approaches have been developed from neuro-normative assumptions about psychological well-being, attachment and healing processes.
These models often pathologise innate neurodevelopmental differences and may lead to the clinician unintentionally perpetuating Early Maladaptive Schemas and unhelpful life patterns.
About Us
STAND Attuned originated from a group of experienced Clinical and Generalist Psychologists in Perth, Western Australia.
Collectively bringing more than 80 years experience to their private clinical practices, the group originated as a peer-led learning space for advanced practice in Schema Therapy.
Training Resources
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Take Note of These!
Therapists often ask when ADHD or autism should be considered in clinical presentations. This resource outlines key patterns often seen in these neurotypes.
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APS Presentation
Neurodiversity Affirming Schema Therapy — Assessment, Formulation and Treatment Implications of an Adapted Model.
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Qualities of a NDA Therapist
Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy is a conceptual shifting from neuro-normative assumptions. Use this list of qualities like a compass to guide your practice.
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Neurominority Stress Model
This graphic is a go-to resource to guide the clinician in differentiating between valid neuro-developmental differences, distal and proximal stressors.
