South Africa: Learn about the DSM vs Neurodiversity paradigm and ethical practice in psychotherapy courses. Explore neurodivergence and ethical responsibilities.
The first part of a series on building a neuro-affirming psychotherapy practice, this course compares two ways of understanding neurodivergence. It begins with how the DSM conceptualises neurodivergence and how its roots in the medical model shape that view, then turns to the Neurodiversity paradigm, its meaning and its origins. Both are examined through the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists to see how well each fits a therapist's ethical responsibilities. South African psychologists will also consider tensions between diagnostic frameworks and neuro-affirming principles. The course is accredited by the HPCSA for CPD points.
This talk is the first part of a series focussed on how to Cultivate a Neuro-affirming Psychotherapy Practice. The first part of the talk takes a look at how the DSM conceptualizes neurodivergence, and how its roots in the medical model shape this formulation. The second part of the talk explores the separate paradigm of Neurodiversity - defining what we mean by this term and understanding its origin story. These approaches filtered through the framework of the Universal declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists, to consider how well these paradigms match up with our ethical responsibilities as therapists.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: