Sean Inderbitzen, APSW, MINT

Course overview

Rates of Autism disorder diagnoses have exploded in the last 2 decades. Along with others on the spectrum, high-functioning individuals are at a vastly elevated risk for experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health problems. But when these clients come to your office, the lack of intrinsic motivation, difficulty identifying emotions, and resistance to change found in so many individuals on the spectrum can leave you feeling frustrated, ineffective and perpetually stuck at square one in therapy. How can you ensure you are prepared to work with this growing population and overcome the treatment obstacles that can impede the therapy they desperately need! Sean Inderbitzen, is an advanced practice social worker and MINT trainer who is also on the autism spectrum. Watch him for a critical one-day training on how you can use Motivational Interviewing to help clients with HFA more fully engage in treatment and find the drive they need to improve their lives! Full of insights on how MI can be used most effectively from the perspective of both a clinician and a person with autism, Sean will show you: How to identify symptoms of anxiety and depression that can differ in adults with ASD Ways to overcome black and white thinking patterns that can stall therapy Strategies to address ruminations and build emotional vocabulary Techniques that help clients on the spectrum identify reasons for change and build motivation for treatment Exercises to keep the momentum of the conversation toward change in depression and anxiety treatment Whether you already work with HFA clients, or want to ensure you are prepared to, this program will give you the tools you need to achieve more positive outcomes for HFA clients!