Neurodivergent Affirming Practice & Ethical Decision Making: Clinical Approaches and Professional Standard

Full Day Webinar

January 17th, 2027

10:00 AM - 4:45 PM ET

The cost of the full program is $99.99, an individual class is $59.99

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Class 1

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET

Do the Right Thing! An Ethics Training

Ethical challenges in therapy are multifaceted, often presenting complex crossroads. This interactive course, aimed at enhancing ethical competencies in therapeutic settings, utilizes the Code of Ethics as a foundational guide. Participants will engage in a deep dive into ethical principles, focusing on their application in both telehealth and face-to-face scenarios. The course emphasizes the development of a robust ethical framework, enabling practitioners to critically analyze and navigate ethical dilemmas. Through a blend of theory and practice, including group discussions and case studies, clinicians will refine their decision-making skills, establish firm professional boundaries, and learn to apply ethical decision-making models effectively in their practice.

(Trainer: Trainer - Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and North Carolina and a Certified Case Manager. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida. Alesha has over 20 years of experience in social work with a vast knowledge of medical social work, case management, and mental health/substance abuse counseling. She has created and facilitated numerous training courses for mental health and medical professionals. She is an advocate for eliminating mental health disparities and provides education in minority communities to promote mental health awareness. Alesha currently works for a health insurance provider as a Manager of Behavioral Health Clinical Teams. In addition, she has a part-time private practice, provides clinical supervision, and is an instructor for Perkins Medical Services which is family owned and has been in business for over 20 years providing quality medical and mental health trainings.)

3 Hours

Class 2

1:45 PM - 4:45 PM ET

Beyond Buzzwords: How to be Truly Neurodivergent Affirming in Your Practice

This training explores how mental health professionals can move beyond surface-level inclusivity to create genuinely affirming spaces for neurodivergent individuals. After reviewing the definition of neurodivergence, the focus will be on adapting therapeutic and assessment approaches to support different neurological experiences, reinforcing that differences are not deficits. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own biases, especially those shaped by traditional medical models used in diagnosis and insurance documentation. The training challenges practitioners to consider how truly aligned their language, documentation, office environment, and therapeutic style are with neurodivergent-affirming values. Strategies for building inclusive, sensory-considerate, and flexible practices are explored, along with case examples to demonstrate practical applications. The session also prepares clinicians to respect clients who prefer a medical model approach, reinforcing the need for individualized, respectful care.

(Trainer: Trainer, Jessica Hasson, PhD, is licensed as a psychologist in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. She is able to provide psychological services in 40 states and two jurisdictions in the United States via PSYPACT. She specializes in psychological assessment, including psychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, and forensic evaluations. She has presented over 50 times at state, national, and international psychology conferences and has published book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles on assessment.)

3 Hours