Applying IFS with Autistic and ADHD Adults through Neurodiversity Affirming Lens
Applying IFS with Autistic and ADHD Adults through Neurodiversity Affirming Lens
This two day workshop is offered online in real time.
Dates/Times: April 17-18, 2026, 9 am - 6 pm ET
THE SEMINAR PROGRAM will contain a lot of important theoretical and practical information on the topic.
Theoretical portion will cover:
*What is neurodiversity and neurodivergence?
*Why women and men have different manifestations of neurodivergence?
*What role does ableist culture play in psychological challenges of neurodivergent folks?
*How can we understand autistic and ADHD clients from the IFS lens?
*How can we work with autistic and ADHD clients in IFS therapy? Classic IFS protocols do not always work with them and need to be reviewed and modified.
Practice portion will offer:
* Exercises for exploring Participants' therapeutic parts that respond to the client's neurodivergent system;
* Exercises that help separate the work of the nervous system and parts;
* Practice and development of skills in small groups.
Credits & Certificates that this Seminar will offer:
1) Certificate of attendance to everyone who completes attendance requirements (attend at least 80% of each of the sessions)
2) 15 IFS credits for IFS Institute certification or recertification (need to attend at least 85% of the sessions)
3) 15 CEUs to licensed mental health providers in the US (need to attend at least 85% of each of the sessions, and complete an evaluation form)
Cost: The fee is due at the time of registration.
- If Registering after April 3, 2026: $440 US for those who do not need CEUs for their license renewal and $490 US for those that need CEUS
Scholarships:
We are offering a limited number of scholarships to attend this workshop to the members of minority groups and based on financial need. Please fill out application here: https://forms.gle/PCiMeeoe3sxmLax18 in order to be considered for the scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the end of the first week of April and then on the incoming basis if any spots are left. If your application is approved you will receive an email with the registration code. PLEASE, DO NOT register for the workshop until you receive an email with approval or denial of the scholarship. Please, note that the language of the workshop is English and no translation will be provided.
2 North-American scholarships (USA and Canada) are being offered to IFS-trained, licensed (or license-eligible) mental health professionals, who belong to one or more minority groups and would benefit from financial support.
2 International scholarship spots are reserved for English-speaking IFS therapists that live in one of the fifteen former Soviet Union countries, the Middle Eastern countries, Asian continent, African continent, or other third world countries — with the preference for regions impacted by war or occupation.
Please email Nicole with any questions - nicole@creative-connections.org
A few past participants have shared their experiences for us to share with YOU ...
"Irina has a rare gift for making complex material feel deeply human and accessible. Her workshop brought neurodiversity into my body, not just my intellect. Through clear visuals, somatic experiences, and practical tools—with real space to practice and integrate—I gained a true felt understanding of the work. Her personal stories helped me feel normalized, safe, and supported throughout. Every training with Irina creates meaningful shifts that continue to unfold long after the workshop ends for which I am grateful. “ Sue Kazolias
“I found Irina's workshop to be profoundly helpful. She is an excellent teacher, combining lived experience with a supportive presence for participants of all neurotypes. Several months later, I'm still referring back to information I learned. This training has helped me to become more understanding and helpful to clients with ADHD and Autism. It turns out a pretty large chunk of my caseload consists of neurodiverse/neurocomplex clients, including adults wondering about if they meet the criteria for diagnosis. Not only can I now facilitate conversations about whether and how to seek diagnosis, but I have a better grasp on how to navigate their internal systems through each phase of self-discovery in this area. I strongly recommend attending this training if you've found yourself running into dead ends with your clients!” Brian Jones