Online Courses
Description
Learn how to recognize, understand, and effectively treat one or both partners in a neurodiverse relationship by viewing couples through a lens that accounts for the impact that the couple’s neurological differences have on their relationship. The course includes listening to expert lectures, intimate interviews with neurodiverse couples, and insights from a panel of therapists who work with neurodiverse couples. Downloadable PDFs of tools, tips, and additional resources are yours to keep. This is a 10 hour self-paced online course that can be accessed from anywhere, from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Developed by BUSSW Network Trainer, Grace Myhill, MSW.
For additional training, see companion program: Certification 201: Case Presentations and Advanced Topics in Neurodiverse Couples Therapy.
* Members of the BUSSW community receive a 25% discount at registration with code BUSSW25
Objectives
- Understand why neurology really matters in couples therapy
- Recognize neurodiversity in a couple
- Understand Asperger’s & autism and its impact on a couple
- Understand Asperger’s & autism and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Describe the impact of neurodiversity
- Explain how a diagnosis can help neurodiverse couples
- Understand treatment for neurological differences
- Gain skill-building tools for neurodiverse couples to enhance communication and emotional connection
- Learn how to address intimacy and sexuality in neurodiverse relationships
For more information, visit AANE
Course Outline
- Neurology Really Matters in Couples Therapy
- Recognizing Neurodiversity in a Couple
- Overview of Asperger’s & Autism and Its Impact on a Couple
- Asperger/Autism and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions
- Understanding the Impact of Neurodiversity
- How a Diagnosis Can Help Neurodiverse Couples
- Treating for Neurological Differences
- Skill-Building Tools for Neurodiverse Couples to Enhance Communication & Emotional Connection
- Addressing Intimacy and Sexuality in Neurodiverse Relationships
- Case Study: Practice Exercise and Online Discussion