Blessings and Burdens

Religion's Impact on Neurodivergent Lives

On Demand available now

We’ll take a look at both the helpful and the harmful - the ways that religious systems can provide belonging and support, as well as the ways that religion may dismiss or condemn neurodivergent individuals. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the ways neurodivergence and religion intersect and be better equipped to support neurodivergent clients as they navigate their own spiritual journey. 

With an extensive section introducing neurodivergent affirming terminology and language, this course is a great entry point for those new to neurodivergent affirming care.

Did you know?

  • Up to ⅓ of US Americans experience religious trauma in their lifetime (Slade et al., 2023).
  • Neurodivergent individuals experience high rates of trauma, including religious trauma.
  • Some neurodivergent brains can find comfort in the structure and practices of organized religion.
  • Neurodivergent folks may experience feeling both valued and overlooked within a religious setting.
  • What's included?
  • 2 hour video session
  • course slides and a resource list
  • 2 NBCC CEs*

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:
-Describe how neurodivergence may intersect with a person's experience of religion/spirituality
-Effectively assess client spirituality, including both supportive and harmful experiences
-Apply at least 3 neurodivergent-affirming strategies in working with individuals who have experienced religious harm

*NBCC CE hours

NeuroPebble has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7834. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NeuroPebble is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Most licensing boards accept NBCC credits, though it is up to you to confirm if your license, board and state will accept NBCC continuing education units. 
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Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the instructor

Michelle Moseley, LCMHC

Michelle (she/her) is a mental health counselor in North Carolina.  She specializes in supporting folks who have received messages throughout life that they are "too much", yet somehow also "never enough."  Her work includes providing trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, and neurodivergent-affirming counseling services to survivors of religious/spiritual harm and to those who struggle with body image or feeling disconnected from their body, as well as supporting late-identified neurodivergent individuals. In addition to her counseling services, she also provides consultation and continuing education courses for mental health professionals, as well as educational workshops for various groups and organizations.  Michelle believes that ALL people deserve respect, compassion, and to feel heard. 

You can learn more about Michelle's work at MichelleFMoseley.com or on Instagram @therapy_with_michelle

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