About this Workshop

Learning Objectives

• Define neurodiversity and describe its significance in the field of mental health.
• Describe the double empathy problem and its relationship to the pathology paradigm.
• Describe at least two best-practice considerations which can be used interpersonally with clients.

Learning Levels

• Introductory

Workshop Instructor(s)

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  Dr. Angel Mims, Ph.D.

  Doctoral Psychology Intern

  Angel is a Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) and doctoral intern at Sunfield Center. She completed her Psy.D. at Kean University, where she received her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. Angel is passionate about providing care to children and adolescents presenting with autism, neurodevelopmental concerns, and mood disorders. She is also committed to engaging in community outreach and working with underrepresented individuals. Angel’s clinical experience involves providing psychological and neuropsychological assessments, individual and group interventions, and consultation across school and clinical settings. In her spare time, Angel enjoys hiking, creating art, watching movies, and spending time with animals.

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  Lio Riley, LLMSW

  LLMSW

  Lio is a therapist dedicated to empowering children, teens, and young adults navigating challenges related to LGBTQ+ identity, Autism (including PDA profiles) ADHD, anxiety, and disability. Lio has engaged in advocacy surrounding disability justice, neurodiversity, anti-adultism, LGBTQ+ liberation, abolition, and sexual and reproductive justice. Lio’s clinical practice is grounded in his background supporting intersectional liberation work, integrating the ways in which systems of oppression contribute to pathologized experiences of suffering. As a clinician, Lio draws on modalities including Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), ACT, DBT, and humanistic approaches. Currently, Lio works at the Mala Child & Family Institute in Ann Arbor, Michigan where they are pursuing their Registered Play Therapist certification. Outside of work, Lio enjoys crochet, board games (especially Catan), Minecraft, reading, and being outside.

Disclosure

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