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About the Course

  • Access

    You will have access to the course for 90 days after enrollment. This is an asynchronous, self-study course.

  • PAA Members Discount

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  • Continuing Education

    Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion, eligible for one and a half (1.5) CE credits.

Abstract

Is "therapeutic resistance" a recurring theme in your work with neurodiverse clients? The key to unlocking progress may lie in understanding the uniqueness of a neurodiverse brain. Join us for Part 1 of the “Beyond Series” on neurodiversity. This empowering series aims to nurture and advocate for a more supportive and effective clinical sphere for neurodiverse clients. In this 1.5-hour session, we challenge traditional paradigms and embrace a strengths-based perspective of neurodiversity. Mental health professionals (psychologists, counselors, therapists, etc.) will gain a clearer understanding of neurodivergent individuals within the context of therapy. Participants will learn from real-world case examples, discover valuable resources, and support ongoing professional development in a neurodiversity-affirming practice. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Define neurodiversity and articulate core principles of working with neurodiverse clients.

  • Identify common challenges and opportunities presented when working with neurodivergent clients.

  • Analyze common scenarios where process resistance may arise in therapy for clients with ADHD, such as difficulty with traditional talk therapy formats, emotional dysregulation, and forgetfulness.

  • Identify scenarios that may masquerade as outcome resistance and understand how executive function challenges can impact a client's ability to implement therapeutic recommendations and achieve desired outcomes.

Larissa Predy

Larissa Predy has over 20 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disorders in various settings. She has specialized in all-ages assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism, learning differences, exceptionalities, behaviour problems, personality, and parenting concerns for ~15 years. Larissa received her MA in School & Child Psychology from UBC after completing her BA in Psychology at Vancouver Island University. After several years in research and practice, she returned to complete her doctorate at the University of Alberta (UofA) and is presently a doctoral candidate (ABD!) in Cognitive Developmental Psychology, specializing in measurement and conceptualization of executive functioning through transitions and across the lifespan. She has enjoyed teaching Adolescent Development, Emotional Development, and Abnormal Psychology at the UofA over the past 5 years.

CE Credits

The Psychologists' Association of Alberta (PAA) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. This workshop is offered for one and a half (1.5) hours of CE credit. A full view of the course materials is required to receive Continuing Education Credits. Partial credit will not be awarded. Credits will not be awarded if registration in the course expires prior to completion of the course. PAA maintains responsibility for the program.

Credits: 1.5

Cancellation Policy

Upon purchase, the product will be available for 90 days.

Cancellation and refunds may be applied for by email or phone call to the PAA CPD Officer. Cancellations received within 24 hours of registration for the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee, given no CE Certificate was issued. Cancellations received within 48 hours of registration for the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee, less a $35.00 + GST processing fee, given no CE certificate was issued. After 48 hours of purchase, no refunds will be issued.