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Discover how to empower autistic clients to embrace their authentic selves in a world often shaped by neurotypical expectations. Adolescence can be particularly challenging for autistic individuals, as pressures to conform can erode self-worth and leave them feeling isolated. As therapists, you have the unique opportunity to create a safe space where autistic clients can explore their identity, build self-compassion, and uncover their values.
In this workshop, Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, brings her professional expertise and lived experience as an autistic person to guide you in fostering transformative outcomes for your clients. You’ll gain actionable strategies rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to:
By prioritizing the autistic lived experience and employing evidence-based techniques, you’ll leave equipped to help clients navigate their path toward self-confidence and a vibrant autistic identity.
Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice in southern Illinois specializing in the crossroads of mental health, trauma and neurodiversity utilizing interventions informed by compassion-focused therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, EMDR and other traditions. Jennifer is the author of The Psychosis and Mental Health Recovery Workbook: Tools for Young Adults from ACT, DBT and Recovery-Oriented CBT and writes a blog for Psychology Today entitled ‘Beyond Mental Health: Defying Stereotypes and False Limitations.’
Jennifer has provided training to hundreds of clinicians nationwide on topics related to neurodiversity, mental health and healing trauma. She offers a unique perspective infused with her lived experience as an individual who has walked her own journey toward mental health and self-acceptance as an autistic person herself.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jennifer Gerlach has an employment relationship with True Story Counseling, PLLC. and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jennifer Gerlach has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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