West Region - New Diagnosis Adult Group
This eight-week support group is facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist, Heather Sansom, PhD. Heather was diagnosed on the spectrum in her late 40’s. As a psychotherapist, she works with autistic clients in both ‘office’ and creative/nature/animal assisted approaches. She identifies positively with neurodiversity, describing her approach as strengths-based. Many late-diagnosed autistic people have experienced a difficult journey, sometimes including misdiagnosis, anxiety, depression and other responses to sensory overload, not knowing they were atypical in a neurotypical (NT) world. The process of realization, seeking assessment, and diagnosis is often experienced as both world-shaking, and relieving. Autistic people need coping skills for navigating an NT world, managing and reducing meltdowns/shutdowns, and growing confidence.
These sessions will include helpful information and opportunity to share your experience with other atypical peers. Once registration is complete, participants will remain a closed group for the duration of the series to ensure comfort and privacy. A short survey and a confidential from will be sent to each participate and need to be return by the date provided. This group is not for individuals in a mental health crisis. This group will start on Tuesday June 7th until July 26th.
BIO: Heather Sansom, PhD. Heather was diagnosed on the spectrum in her late 40's. She has run a sports group for autistic and children with disabilities in her former work as a recreation therapist. As a psychotherapist, she works with autistic clients in both ‘office’ and creative/nature/animal assisted approaches. She identifies positively with neurodiversity, describing her approach to psychotherapy as strengths-based.
A zoom link for this activities will be sent closer to the activity date.
If you have a any questions or concerns, please email us at livia@autismontario.com
Windsor, London, Huron Perth, Chatham, Sarina, Oxford Grey Bruce, ON
Canada
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