NEURODIVERGENCE SEX, AND RELATIONSHIPS

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This training may be taken on its own or as part of a 6-day series leading to a Certificate in Diversity within Contemporary Relationships, more info can be found here: Certificate in Diversity within Contemporary Relationships

Dates: Sunday 16th July 2023 

Alternative dates: Friday 27th October 2023 or Saturday 6th January 2024

Timing: 10am – 4pm (BST – UK time) with an hour break for lunch and 2 other short breaks.

Trainer: Tiga-Rose Nercessian, scroll down to see more about the trainer

Location: Online

Cost: £110 if booked by 16th May 2023,Please note this price shall show at the final checkout

£125 if booked by 16th June 2023,

£140 full price

Content: This 1-day experiential training offers you the opportunity to further develop your competence and confidence when working with neurodivergent adults. This includes looking at different presentations you may work with, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Dyslexia, Alexithymia, Synesthesia, and Tourette’s Syndrome. 

By moving away from pathologising psychiatric terms such as “disorder” and taking a more developmental approach, we can explore and discuss some of the experiences of neurodivergent clients and their common presenting issues concerning sex and relationships. These include sensory processing issues in relation to sex, rejection sensitivity in dating, and alexithymia and OCD in relationships. We also investigate the intersectionality between neurodivergence and gender, asexuality, non-monogamy, and kink. Woven into the day are eight fun and reflective activities for you to try and potentially to use with neurodivergent clients. Lastly, there will be time to reflect on the appropriate adjustments you’re willing and able to make in your practice. 

Trainer: Tiga-Rose Nercessian (she/her) is a COSRT accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist, multi-certified intimacy coach, trainer, and academic researcher, who has been working in the field since 2015. Tiga-Rose works in private practice predominantly with erotically marginalised adults, including those who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, kinky, queer, and non-monogamous. Her aim is help people have happier, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others – whatever that relationship looks like for them. 

Who should attend: This course is open to all counsellors, psychotherapists, psychosexual therapists, coaches and health workers who wish to deepen their understanding and thinking about Neurodivergence, sex, and relationships.

THE OTHER FOUR MODULES THAT MAKE UP THE CERTIFICATE:

• Kink (1 day) with Bernd Leygraf - Sunday 17th September 2023.
• Bisexuality Sexual Fluidity and Bisexuality (1 day) with Bernd Leygraf Tuesday 13th June 2023 Limited places left & Monday 18th September 2023.
• Other Loves: Polyamory, Polygamy and Arranged Marriages (2 days) with Bernd Leygraf - Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June 2023 Limited places left , Sunday 15th & Monday 16th October 2023.
• Working Alongside Trans, Non-Binary and Questioning Clients (1 day) with Serge Nicholson - Saturday 15th July 2023 Limited places left & Friday 1st December 2023.

Cancellations: Any request to change (eg defer to alternative dates) or cancel your place at a workshop, that is made at less than 21 days before the course start date will be charged in full. Any cancellation / amendments / requests to defer before 21 days, will be subject to a 12.5% handling charge.

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