QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group Jan 26

In this engaging professional development session, we’ll explore the nuanced landscape of neurodivergency within mental health practice. Moving beyond labels to understand the lived experiences of clients with neurodivergent presentations.

Designed for clinicians seeking grounded, compassionate approaches, this session offers practical, down-to-earth strategies for building therapeutic rapport, adapting interventions, and fostering genuine connection. Whether you're working with clients navigating ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, or other neurodivergent traits, you'll leave with tools that honour individuality, reduce overwhelm, and support emotional safety. Together, we’ll unpack what it means to be truly inclusive in our work—responsive, attuned, and informed by both science and humanity.

⏰Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm AEST

📅Date: Wednesday, 21st January 2026

💻Live online (a Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees on the day of the event)

Presenter Info:

Tara Kent has been working in the education, community services and justice sector for over 20 years. Tara is qualified in Education, Human Services, and Law. Tara has been the Director of Instinct CBT since it’s commencement in 2001 and has been steadily helping it grow as she advanced her skills in many other roles. She is also the director of ND affirm and passionate about advancing the understanding of neurodivergent issues with clients of all walks of life.

Janine Hogg has over three decades of experience in the sectors of education, community services, child protection and mental health. Her multifaceted expertise encompasses Education, Psychology, and Social Work Services. Janine has been driven by a passion for education and knowledge dissemination. Over two decades, she has been instrumental in the community services educational domain, enriching the educational materials and resources for children and adults with neurodivergent presentations.