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MSc. Health Psychology
C.C.CERT.Relate. C&G 7407 Further Education
Diploma in Casework Supervision
E.M.D.R. Practitioner |
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Specialising in relationships affected by Asperger Syndrome.
Individual, couple and family counselling.
Conference speeches, lectures & workshops.
Author of 'The Asperger Couple's Workbook', 'Aspergers in Love' and 'The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome'
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Raising Awareness in Asperger Syndrome Workshop
Continuous Professional Development |
Raising Awareness of Asperger Syndrome in Relationships: A one day workshop aimed at professionals working with individuals affected by Asperger syndrome.
Would you like to increase your understanding of this complex disorder and develop useful methods and strategies for working with individuals, couples or families affected by Asperger syndrome?
Maxine has been running workshops to raise awareness and increase understanding of Asperger Syndrome for over ten years. The workshops are aimed at increasing understanding and providing strategies that work with clients, couples, families or students, affected by Asperger syndrome. The workshops are varied and each is arranged to suit the interests and knowledge base of the delegates attending.
Here are some of the Raising Awareness workshops that have been run:-
Raising Awareness in Students affected by Asperger syndrome
A workshop for lecturers, teachers, educational staff and all professionals working with students affected by Asperger Syndrome. This has been run for both Durham and Dundee Universities and received excellent feedback.
Raising Awareness in Relationships affected by Asperger Syndrome
This workshop has been run for Relate Counsellors on a nationwide level from both the Park Centre and Relate premises. It has also been delivered to professionals working for Caffcas. Maxine's research has found that a counsellor's response to a couple, when one partner has Asperger syndrome, can be crucial to their future relationship.
Asperger Syndrome in the Bedroom
This workshop is aimed at psychosexual therapists and has been run for members of the British Association of Sex and Relationship Therapists (BASRT).
Raising Awareness in Individuals affected by Asperger Syndrome
This workshop is presented on a wider scale covering both Adolescents and Adults.
Here are just some of the topics covered in my workshops :-
- Understanding what Asperger syndrome is and what it is not.
- Explanation of what is meant by Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
- Understanding the effect of Alexithymia and lack of Theory of Mind.
- Understanding the effect of Sensory Sensitivity on individuals with Asperger syndrome.
- Improving Communication with individuals affected by Asperger syndrome.
- Highlighting the diversity, within individuals, of Asperger syndrome.
- How one might recognise someone with Asperger syndrome in practice.
- Appreciating the differences between children and adults.
- Looking at ways to work with individuals with Asperger syndrome.
- Information on resources and reading.
- Importance of awareness within professions.
- Looking at diagnostic criteria - Asperger's or not?
- Using the Genogram as a tool in counselling Asperger's.
- Understanding the affect of Asperger syndrome on all family members.
- Looking at case studies.
- Adults with AS - differences between males and females.
- Role play in communication.
Maxine charges £500 per day for up to sixteen delegates, travelling expenses are not included in this price.
Certificate for six hours Continuous Professional Development Certificate given to each delegate.
Maxine is willing to travel overseas providing travel expenses and accommodation are covered.
If you are interested in arranging a workshop to be run by Maxine please contact the Park Centre - as@maxineaston.co.uk.
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