Neurodiversity, Mental Illness, and Sex & Gender (Social Neuroscience of Diversity and Inclusion Series)

The goal of this workshop is to introduce participants to the value of diversity by first looking at the benefits of diversity in nature. From there, participants will learn specific examples of diversity in nature including: neurodiversities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities), mental illness, and sex & gender diversity. Participants will also explore the limits of “categorical thinking” and the value of capturing diversity with a continuum or spectrum approach. Participants will learn some of the benefits and cognitive skills associated with neurodiversity and mental health as a way of reframing “disorder”. This introduction will be framed in the theory of intersectionality.

Modules:

  • The Nature of Diversity

  • Introduction to Neurodiversity, Mental Illness, and Gender Diversity

  • What is Categorical Thinking and How is it Flawed?

  • Introduction to Intersectionality

  • This course is primarily run as a workplace training course virtually or in-person.

Workplace Competency: 

Those who complete this course will:

  • Learn about “neurodiversiy” (i.e., Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Learning Differences), mental illness (e.g., Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia)

  • Learn about sex and gender diversity

  • Reframe the concept of a “disorder” by understanding the benefits and skills associated with particular experiences

  • Understand categorical thinking and the limits of it

  • Understand the value of a continuum or spectrum perspective for capturing diversity

  • Learn the Theory of Intersectionality, as first described by Kimberlé Crenshaw.

Fees:

  • Half Day: $3000+HST

  • Full Day: $5000+HST

  • Multi-Day: $4500/day

  • For customized options please email directly: awintink@canc.ca

  • Travel and accommodation extra, when applicable

Course Facilitator

 
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Mandy Wintink

I am very curious about why people do the things they do and why they don’t do what they should. Together we explore who, why, what, how, and where you are and end up discovering direction, purpose, and a plan of action.

I am a guest speaker for the Life Coaching Certification Course, after having taught the course from 2010 - 2020.

This course is part of the Social Neuroscience of Diversity and Inclusion Series of courses.

Courses in the Series include:

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Neurodiversity, Mental Illness, and Sex & Gender (Social Neuroscience of Diversity and Inclusion Series)

The goal of this workshop is to introduce participants to the value of diversity by first looking at the benefits of diversity in nature with specific examination of neurodiversities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities), mental illness, and sex & gender diversity.

Retraining the Biased Brain (Social Neuroscience of Diversity & Inclusion Series)

The brain naturally forms the cognitive biases that lead to unconscious and harmful stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination. Learn about your own cognitive biases and strategies to overcome these biases.

Workplace Training, In-Person, Online, SNDIMandy Wintink