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Lunch & Learn (Virtual): Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: Practical Skills for Helping Neurodivergent Clients Thrive

  • 11/02/2026
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Live on Zoom
  • 35

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Lunch and Learn: Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: Practical Skills for Helping Neurodivergent Clients Thrive

1.5 hour (1.5 Continuing Education Credits)

$25 for Members

$50 for Non-Members

Description (virtual workshop on zoom): 

The neurodiversity paradigm offers a strengths-based framework for understanding Autism, ADHD, learning differences, and other forms of neurodivergence as natural variations in human cognition rather than deficits to be fixed. This workshop introduces clinicians to the core principles of the neurodiversity paradigm and explores how these principles can be integrated into clinical practice. Participants will learn how traditional therapeutic approaches may inadvertently pathologize neurodivergent experiences and how to shift toward a neurodivergent-affirming model of care. Through case examples, discussion, and experiential activities, clinicians will learn how to offer more accessible, validating, and effective care to neurodivergent clients. Topics covered will include identity affirmation, addressing sensory needs and communication differences, accommodations in therapy, and developing strong therapeutic alliances.

Our Presenter: Rebecca Holohan, LMHC

About our presenter:

Rebecca Holohan, LMHC, LPC specializes in somatic therapy for neurodivergent (ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD) adults. Over the last 5 years, Rebecca has worked in community mental health and private practice, developing an approach that is neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed. She draws on her lived experience of ADHD as well as her training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and neurodivergent-affirming practices to support her clients. Rebecca provides workshops and trainings on best practices for neurodivergent-affirming therapy to providers, including Massachusetts General Hospital's Behavioral Health Department (Chelsea) and the Northeast Society for Group Psychotherapy. Rebecca is a MaMHCA member and received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Somatic Counseling from Naropa University.

Monday, November 2nd, 2026 from 11:30am-1pm

**Allow for 15 minutes after the presentation to submit eval for CEs** 

Registration is required.

1.5 CE

Members: $25 - All levels of membership

Non-members: $50

Please note: Registration closes 3 business days before the event even if there are open spaces.


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