Website: https://www.diversemindstherapy.org/groups.html

An online therapeutic support group for late-identified autistic adults. Sessions are led by two autistic therapists and include guided self-reflection and group discussions to aid participants' understanding of themselves and their autistic experience. Participants will receive a detailed welcome pack including psychoeducational materials and specifically tailored activities designed to facilitate deeper self-understanding and connection to oneself.

Sessions take place on Mondays from 3:00pm - 4:30pm for 12 weeks and include the following dates and themes:

Week 1: My Autistic Journey (22nd April 2024) Group introductions followed by a guided reflection on your autistic discovery journey so far.
Week 2: My Emotional World (29th April 2024) Exploring your feelings surrounding diagnosis/self-identification through guided activities and group discussion.
Week 3: Know Thy Autistic Self (6th May 2024) Focus on understanding and asserting your specific needs and identifying your unique strengths.
Week 4: Autism & Co-occuring Conditions (13th May 2024) Exploring co-occuring mental and physical health conditions, chronic fatigue, and navigating life with chronic illness/pain.
Week 5: The Autistic Brain (20th May 2024) Education and guidance surrounding the autistic brain and difficulties related to executive function, monotropism, and autistic inertia.
Week 6: The Autistic Nervous System (27th May 2024) Education and guidance surrounding the autistic nervous system, including emotion regulation, meltdowns, shutdowns, and interoception.

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Week 7: Autistic Masking (10th June 2024) Exploring autistic masking and related issues, including people pleasing behaviours and learning to set (and maintain) boundaries to protect physical and emotional health.
Week 8: Autistic Burnout (17th June 2024) Education and guidance surrounding autistic burnout, recovering from burnout, and how this relates to topics explored in previous weeks.
Week 9: Creating A Support System (24th June 2024) Exploring various forms of support, access to services, and finding an autistic community, with a focus on self-advocacy and autistic empowerment.
Week 10: Crafting My Autistic Identity ( 1st July 2024) Guided exploration into your autistic identity, including your values, goals, and unique strengths.
Week 11: Navigating Life As An Autistic Person (8th July 2024) Reflecting on your learning over the past 10 weeks and how you can apply what you've learned to your everyday life.
Week 12: Reflection & Ending (15th July 2024) Guided discussion about how to support yourself moving forward and an opportunity to reflect on your learning and ask questions.