Training course

Neurodivergent
Wellbeing Approach

© Neurodiverse Connection 2025

About

What is the Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach course?

The Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach is a holistic, Neurodivergent-friendly wellbeing curriculum that offers a reflective space, education, and practical strategies for Neurodivergent individuals, their family members, friends, caregivers, and professionals who support them.

This programme is based on the concept of ‘experience to share’ and is designed to promote self-reflection and the wellbeing of participants, which they can then model and share with those they care for and support.

The only requirement is a willingness to self-reflect and a genuine interest in learning about embodiment and creative approaches.

NdWA speaks to all aspects of Neurodivergent people

  • Mind

    NdWA speaks to Neurodivergent people’s minds via metacognitive (thinking about thinking) and self-coaching techniques.

  • Body

    NdWA speaks to Neurodivergent people’s bodies, through the cultivation of embodiment and instinct via nervous system education, neurosensory exercises and self-regulation strategies

  • Spirit

    NdWA speaks to Neurodivergent people’s spirit, energy and life-force through the development of intuition and an understanding and advocacy of self, their strengths and preferences, alongside exploring meaning in the world and in life.

  • I will encourage schools to think about implementing more time for joy and implementing some of the strategies that support their young persons nervous system responses as part of daily practice.

    — NdWA Attendee

  • I feel like [I have] a better understanding of my Autism.

    — NdWA Attendee

  •  I will be more mindful of the emotions of the young people that I work with and how I can help them self-regulate.

    — NdWA Attendee

  • It was great, thank you and it very much resonates with the work our provisions have done on the curriculum and listening to Autistic feedback of experience of mainstream school.

    — NdWA Attendee

  • It will speak to the importance of understanding their Autistic learners and children and try to increase their understanding to make positive changes – particularly in reference to consent and masking.

    — NdWA Attendee

Course content

Course content

  • Session 1

    The Foundation

    What is Neurodivergence and what are neurotypes?

    Creating safe space for neurodivergent people

    The importance of education

    Wholeness for wellness (mind, body, spirit)

    The core approaches – creativity, metacognition, instinct and intuition

    The basics of wellness – wellbeing factors, mindful embodiment and self-compassion

  • Session 2

    Stress & The Nervous System

    Education – polyvagal theory, window of capacity, survival and stress responses

    Instinct and felt sense

    Hyper and hypo sensory processing

    Self-regulation, self-soothing and resourcing

  • Session 3

    The Mind

    • Metacognition

    • Executive functioning, memory and sequencing

    • Self-coaching – life audit, intention setting and 4 As

    • Guided visualisation

  • Session 4

    Know Your Self

    Rhythms and cycles

    Emotions and alexithymia

    Managing energy and capacity to reduce burnout

    Self-compassion

  • Session 5

    Joy

    Building capacity

    Making sense of life

    Finding meaning and the importance of special interests

    Feeling connection

  • Session 6

    Unmasking

    • Be creative in learning about you

    • Gender and sexuality

    • Communicating preferences and truth

    • Releasing the old and writing your story

  • Session 7

    Self-Advocacy

    More about Neurodivergence and neurotypes

    Reasonable adjustments – your rights

    Power and control

    Boundaries and assertiveness

  • Session 8

    Embodiment—The Practices

    Grounding

    SOS – Containment, releasing anger

    Regulation – ABC, breathing

    Building capacity – self touch, kidneys and adrenals, progressive muscle relaxation

INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOOKING

Printed coursebook

A full-colour, 84-page printed coursebook is included with your place on this course.

The coursebook includes:

  • Detailed instructions for exercises and techniques

  • Space to write reflections and respond to questions

  • Models, illustrations and diagrams to accompany the course content

  • References and links to additional content and resources

Every attendee will also be provided with a fully interactive digital PDF version of the coursebook.

Please note: we cannot post coursebooks outside of the UK

Waiting list

Meet your trainer

Kay Louise Aldred
NdC Associate

Kay Louise Aldred has over 25 years’ experience across education, facilitation, counselling, coaching, leadership, and organisational development. She specialises in nervous system–informed, neuro-inclusive approaches and diverse ways of knowing, restoring body, relational, and intuitive intelligence in people and systems to support meaningful culture change. Her work helps organisations and individuals move beyond purely cognitive models towards more human, inclusive, and sustainable ways of living and working. A published author with postgraduate qualifications in theology, teaching, and counselling, her practice integrates embodied understanding and relational intelligence, grounded in both research and lived experience as a Neurodivergent professional.

Trainer

How was this course developed?

The Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach course was inspired by the idea of improving well-being through self-reflection, body-first methods, and embodiment perspectives, which are bottom-up approaches.

In this training, participants self-enquire and explore their mind, body, spirit, and what gives their lives meaning.

The training also incorporates trauma-informed and nervous system-friendly practices, focusing on the power of regulation and co-regulation between Neurodivergent people and those offering support.

FAQs

FAQs

  • NdWA training can be delivered to parents, family members, and friends of Neurodivergent people of all ages, hospital teams, community teams, educators, third sector groups, or anyone else who works or lives with Neurodivergent people.

    We aim to work with individuals or teams who support Neurodivergent people, but we can also work directly with Neurodivergent people.

    This course is open to Neurodivergent and Neurotypical individuals; the only requirement is a willingness to self-reflect and a genuine interest in learning about embodiment and creative approaches.

    Attendees must be 18 years or older.

  • The NdWA course is delivered online via Zoom. The sessions will include a mixture of content teaching, practical demonstrations, and discussion.

    You will be required to attend all sessions to gain your certificate. Every attendee will also be provided with a digital, interactive PDF version of the coursebook of the session content. A printed booklet version can be purchased separately.

    NdWA can be delivered as 8x 90-minute sessions or 4x half-day sessions. Please check the booking information to see which formats are being offered.

  • What do I need to attend?

    To complete this training, you will need:

    • An open mind and willingness to self-reflect are essential, as is a genuine interest in exploring embodiment and creative strategies.

    • To be able to commit the time to attend all the sessions, in addition to time after the sessions to complete reflection tasks.

    • A computer with good, reliable internet access.

    • A quiet space to attend.

    • The course workbook (printed or digital).

    • A pen.

    If you have access needs that you’d like to discuss, please contact us

    Get in touch

  • These sessions are suitable for up to 20 attendees.

  • Yes, definitely. 

    The content is useful for everyone in that it offers access to a comprehensive and holistic wellbeing programme.  It reduces barriers and prejudice through education and supports embodiment and self-exploration.  It is especially useful for reducing stress, anxiety, low mood, and feelings of disempowerment, isolation, and hopelessness.  The main requirements are a willingness to self-reflect and an interest in embodiment and creative strategies.

  • We strongly advise that you ensure you are able to attend all sessions for chosen cohort before you book your place on the course.

    For confidentiality reasons, the sessions cannot be recorded and shared with attendees who may have missed them. If you are unable to attend a session due to unforeseeable circumstances, please contact the trainer as soon as possible.

  • To qualify for a subsidised place on our training course, applicants must meet these two following conditions:

    1. Financial need:
      Applicants with a demonstrable financial need, including low-income individuals or those currently unemployed, may qualify for a subsidised rate. Documentation may be requested to verify eligibility.

    2. Commitment to skills development and personal growth:
      Individuals who exhibit a strong motivation to develop their skills, engage in self-reflection, and pursue personal growth, especially those without alternative resources for training support, may also be eligible.

    Please note that eligibility is subject to availability, and proof of eligibility conditions may be required.

    To request a subsidised place, please email booking@ndconnection.co.uk explaining how you meet the above conditions.