Date: November 11, 2024 9am-12pm breaks are not provided

CE Credits: 3 Hours Offered, ASWB ACE

Offered live via Zoom

Interactive Synchronous Distance

Cost: $200

Register by emailing Kelly@CairnCounselingDenver.com or Training@CairnCounselingDenver.com

Learning Objectives:

1. The clinicians will be able to accurately identify various types of neurodivergence and connect them to their definition

2. The clinicians will discuss the differences in communication that a neurodivergent client may need.

3. The clinicians will describe and identify masking behaviors and describe why masking may be harmful to a client.

Target Audience: clinicians who see neurodivergent clients

Content Level: Intermediate, clinicians should have some understanding of neurodivergence and strong clinical skills prior to the training.

Instructor: CJ Malament (they/them) is a skilled therapist, trainer, and supervisor. They provide affirming therapy to neurodivergent clients in the community, and are themself neurodivergent. CJ’s interests in person centered work, combined with their natural ability to provide positive regard, make them especially adept at developing supportive environments for clients to thrive.

Timeline:

9:00am-9:45am Lecture, definitions and understanding the neurodivergent client

9:45am-10:15am Discussion

10:15am-10:45am Lecture, sensory processing, the meaning of neurodivergence affirming practice, interventions

10:45am-11:15am Discussion

11:15am-11:45am Lecture, treatment planning, masking, and therapeutic modalities

11:45am-12:00pm Discussion

12:00p Post Test

Clinician registration closes one month prior to the training [date provided once training date is provided]. In order to receive a full refund, the trainee must cancel their engagement in the training a month prior to the initial day of training, so that the spot may be offered to another trainee. In extenuating circumstances, the trainee must communicate with the trainer as quickly as possible so they may determine whether they are able to refund the trainee. After one month, 50% of the paid sum remains refundable until the initial day of the training. Should the trainee not attend the training with no advance notice, the trainee will not be refunded.

To request accessibility accommodations, please email Kelly@CairnCounselingDenver.com or Training@CairnCounselingDenver.com with a brief description of the needed accommodation. Cairn Counseling is responsible for ensuring that they are following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to make this information available to folks with disabilities. https://www.ada.gov/

In order for the course to be considered complete, the full training must be attended, the post test must be completed, an instructor evaluation must be completed, and the clinician must engage in discussions. There are no assignments outside of these pieces. The certificate is issued to the email used to register within one week of completion of the course. The post test and instructor evaluation are provided via email; the post test is a google form that clinicians may fill out. The passing score is 60%. There are unlimited re-tests. The instructor evaluation is completed via a canvas link. Your information may be gathered to ensure that you have completed this task but may not be used for any other purpose.

Cairn Counseling, [provider number], is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [dates]. Social workers completing this course receive 3 total credits including 1 clinical credit, 1 ethics credit, and 1 social and cultural competence continuing education credits.

Zoom System Requirements;

An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)

• Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

• A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in, or:

  • An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card
    Note: See the list of supported devices.

  • Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras

For questions and concerns please contact Kelly@CairnCounselingDenver.com