(HS Parfitt 031722 2025) Understanding the Interplay: Neurodivergence, Trauma & the Shame Cycle
Tracking # 20-1402651
Course overview
This foundational module explores the deep interplay between neurodivergence, trauma, and shame. Through a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed lens, participants will examine how chronic misattunement, masking, and systemic invalidation shape the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Drawing on lived experience, clinical insights, and composite case material, the module offers a compassionate reframing of distress as a survival response to unmet needs. Therapists and practitioners will gain essential tools to recognise trauma responses in neurodivergent clients, reduce the risk of re-traumatisation, and foster identity-safe therapeutic spaces where healing can begin.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Cloie Parfitt has employment relationships with Diverse Minds Therapy & Consultancy and the True Athlete Project. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Cloie Parfitt has no relevant non-financial relationships.