Neuro-Affirming Practice Unpacked: Empowering Neurodivergent Wellbeing
A 4-Part Online Workshop Series

This four part workshop series will run between 10am - 1.30pm (There will be a 30 minute break around 11.30am ) on the following Friday’s:

29 August

5 September

12 September

then a break to put learning into practice with the final session on

17 October

Please also pencil out 31 October, as a back up date in case of facilitator illness or other circumstances that mean we have to reschedule a session.

Note: Sessions will not be recorded.

You need to attend all sessions to get a certificate of attendance. .

This 4-part online professional development series is designed for counsellors, arts therapists, and helping professionals committed to embedding neuro-affirming and intersectional approaches in their mahi.

Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, intersectional awareness, and tailored to Aotearoa, this series weaves together theory, lived experience, reflective practice, and actionable strategies to support Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, neurodivergent, and neuroqueer individuals in affirming, respectful, and empowering ways.

This neuro-affirming professional development series focuses on understanding neurodiversity, the neurodiversity paradigm, and the foundations of neuro-affirming practice. With a small group format (maximum 25 participants), it enables meaningful learning, rich dialogue, and collaborative growth. Spacing the sessions across a number of weeks allows participants to reflect, experiment, and embed strategies between workshops.

For further information download the brochure

There is a limit of 25 participants for this workshop.

There is an option to pay by invoice for this workshop. All invoices need to be paid prior to the start of the workshop.

Cancellations with full refund (less Humanitix booking fee) are available up until 14 days prior to the first workshop on 29 August. Refunds are not available after that, although you are welcome to contact us and arrange a substitute.

Presenter Bio

Abi Raymond (she/her)

I am a neurodivergent (AuDHD), queer, Pākehā counsellor, arts therapist, clinical supervisor, trainer, and mother based in Tāmaki Makaurau. With over 20 years of clinical experience, professional training, research, and lived experience as a multiply neurodivergent professional and parent, I am deeply committed to advocating for neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ inclusion through affirming, intersectional, and strengths-based practice.

I collaborate closely with individuals, parents, whānau, schools, professionals, and organisations to develop neuro-inclusive and rainbow-affirming supports that empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive authentically. My private practice focuses on neuro-affirming support for parents of neurodivergent children, clinical supervision for professionals, and customised training on neurodivergent and queer-affirming approaches.

Neuro-Affirming Practice Unpacked: Empowering Neurodivergent Wellbeing A 4-Part Online Workshop Series

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