Sociocultural Orientation
Within Neurodiversity Aware Therapy, a sociocultural orientation locates distress not solely within the individual but within intergenerational oppression, cultural narratives, systemic exclusion, and trauma. Healing involves examining power and context, transforming clients’ understandings of these forces, and reshaping both meaning and environment to support dignity and agency.
Systems Therapy
Systems therapy, as used at NAC, is uniquely adapted to focus on supporting clients to grow toward self-supporting, neurodiversity-informed cycles that increase well-being, reduce stress, and consider the effects of masking and burnout. This approach addressed feelings, thoughts, behaviours, beliefs, somatics, and other common psychological components while avoiding desensitization, exposure, and prescriptive normative methods.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solutions-Focused Therapy emphasizes finding practical solutions to current challenges. This approach encourages clients to identify their strengths and resources, promoting a sense of agency and hope. By concentrating on actionable steps and achievable goals, neurodivergent individuals can experience positive change and enhanced well-being. We balance this approach with the recognition that neurodivergent people frequently experience traumatic and damaging contexts that also require support.
Family Systems Therapy
Family Systems Therapy recognizes the importance of family dynamics in an individual’s life. This approach can also involve working with families to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and address systemic issues that impact neurodivergent individuals. By fostering a supportive family environment, this therapy enhances overall well-being and encourages collaborative growth.
Our goal is to address the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals while also nurturing their strengths for a more fulfilling life.
