logo Maxine Aston
MSc. Health Psychology
C.C.CERT.Relate. C&G 7407 Further Education
Diploma in Casework Supervision
E.M.D.R. Practitioner		 logo

Specialising in relationships affected by Asperger Syndrome.
Individual, couple and family counselling.
Conference speeches, lectures & workshops.

Author of 'Aspergers in Love' and 'The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome'
(Buy Maxine's books)
The Healing of Cassandra
Maxine Aston
(See also Cassandra Affective Deprivation Disorder) 		 
Cassandra Workshop
Healing of Cassandra

A weekend workshop for women who are either in, or have been in, a relationship with an AS partner; who would like to feel both understood and supported.
(See also The Healing of Cassandra)

Programme Outline
 Coming to Terms - Why?
 Attraction - Parent or Partner?
 Sorrow and Loss.
 Self Worth & Self Esteem.
 Assessing CAD - Am I?
 Needs - Mine and Others.
 Determining Self Potential
 Rights - What Are They?
 A Life After - With AS?

This is a weekend event where you get to work with Maxine, meet other women in similar situations and make time for yourself and your needs.

Please see the feedback from Coventry 2006 and London 2006.


Workshop Schedule

Coventry
The Village Hotel & Leisure
Saturday
17th May
&
Sunday
18th May 2008
More info & Book
Coventry
The Village Hotel & Leisure
Saturday
27th September
&
Sunday
28th September 2008
More info & Book
Symptoms
  • Low self esteem.
  • Feeling confused/bewildered.
  • Feelings of anger/depression.
  • Feelings of guilt.
  • Loss of self.
  • Mental health.
  • Physical health.
Is Anyone Listening?
  • Not being believed.
  • Not being heard.
  • Being blamed.
  • He is just behaving like a man.
  • Let down by professionals.
Mental Health
  • Anger turned to depression.
  • Anxiety.
  • Phobias - agoraphobia - flying - social.
  • Asperger ways.
  • Complete breakdown.
  • Medication and therapy.
Physical Effects
  • Migraines.
  • Loss or gain in weight.
  • PMT/female related problems.
  • ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis).
  • Low immune system - colds to cancer.
Why?
  • Why did I fall in love with him?
  • Why did I not notice?
  • Why did I waste so much energy?
  • Why did I put up with his ways?
  • Why did I not take the children and leave?
  • Why do I still love him?
  • Why, Why, Why!
Letting Go of Hope
  • Hope is the last thing to die.
  • Giving Hope a new perspective.
  • Taking control.
  • Change of Focus.
  • Renewing Trust in self.
Rebuilding Self Esteem
  • Having a voice
  • Looking at negative responses.
  • Looking at self image.
  • Building confidence.
  • Becoming assertive.
  • Attending a Workshop.
Finding Self
  • Identifying Parent - Child roles.
  • Changing learned helplessness.
  • Rebuilding self.
  • Rebuilding family and relationships.
  • Rebuilding a social life.
  • Finding support.
Conclusion
  • Asperger relationships can affect mental and physical health.
  • Emotional support is a basic human need.
  • Time to rebuild.
  • Support/Workshops.
  • Life after Aspergers.


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