Neurodivergence and Pain Management: Professional Development

A workshop for allied health providers (Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists) with Dr Rob Schutze & Dr Jean Byrne.

Neurodivergent individuals are significantly more likely to experience persistent pain and a range of pain-related conditions. This professional development workshop, informed by lived experience, explores the intersection of neurodivergence and pain. It will equip you with knowledge and practical strategies to deliver neuroaffirming, trauma-informed care that enhances well-being and reduces barriers to effective treatment.

What you will learn:

• Understand neurodivergence, specifically focusing on Autism and ADHD.
• Explore the science of pain in neurodivergent populations.
• Understand the impact of masking and camouflaging on pain perception and mental health
• Understand the principles of neuroaffirming and trauma-informed care.
• Identify strategies to overcome barriers to positive healthcare experiences for neurodivergent clients
• Apply strengths-based approaches to pain management for neurodivergent clients
• Learn how to use energy accounting to support the client and your own wellbeing

Who Should Attend?
Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Yoga Teachers or any health professional working with individuals living with persistent pain.

Public: $180
Yoga Space Members, Pass Holders + Allied health students: $108

Learn more here.


Presented by Jean Byrne PhD & Rob Schutze PhD

About Rob:

Dr. Rob Schütze is a clinician researcher specialising in pain management, with dual appointments as a research academic and clinical psychologist. He is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Population Health and Curtin EnAble Institute, focusing on research relating to: interdisciplinary biospychosocial interventions for pain and chronic health conditions; mindfulness and yoga interventions; blended clinician-led and digitally enabled pain care; pain education for health professionals; and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. He currently holds a Raine Clinician Research Fellowship and is a chief investigator on several industry-funded and MRFF research projects. Clinically, Rob works as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in the Multidisciplinary Pain Management Centre at Royal Perth Hospital. Rob also works as a yoga/meditation teacher at Yoga Space Perth.

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