The Importance of Working with a Therapist Who Understands Neurodiversity-Tim Donovan

Tim Donovan is a licensed certified social worker who has been in practice since 1992.  He is also  an AANE Certified Therapist who shares how important it was for him to update his approach to therapy to include a neurological lens. Tim shares some of the knowledge and strategies he learned from the AANE training and talks about how he has integrated this information into his therapy practice. Tim also provides examples of how the AANE certification gave him the confidence to address neurodiversity in counseling sessions. Tim also addresses: The overlap in diagnoses. Figuring out which issue is doing the speaking. Helping couples see the bigger picture. How to incorporate AANE concepts when there is reluctance to accept neurodiversity. Using "QAAA" (Question-Answer-Answer-Answer) as a connection tool. The value of "connection codes". Perspective taking and the "duck/bunny" picture.  Understanding the impact of sensory sensitivities. Tim also conducts  therapeutic "weekend intensives" with couples and he provides an overview of this modality. You can contact Tim at: www.tcdonovan.com, or by email or phone at [email protected] or 410-583-2622. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are interested in becoming an AANE certified therapist, or coach, or would like to register for the "Neurology Matters' training available through AANE, for couples or individuals in neurodiverse relationships, you can register at: aane.thinkific.com.  Please use the code NeurodiverseLove25 to get 25% off the registration fee.  To learn more about AANE, or to find an AANE certified therapist or coach in your area, please click here and look at the map halfway down the page. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you liked this episode, please subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. For more information about the support groups available for "neurodiverse couples" or the "neurotypical/non-autistic partners" please check out: www.neurodiverselove.com or follow Mona on Instagram @neurodiverse_love You can also contact Mona at: [email protected] Thank you for being a part of the Neurodiverse Love community!