#81 - Unpacking Psychotherapy & Neurodivergence

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Ben's career history, neurodivergence, education system flaws, and therapy for children and adolescents. Ben shares insights on neurodivergence, the impact of labels, and the challenges of the education system. He also discusses the complexities of therapy for children and the importance of building trust and rapport. The conversation covers the challenges of working with children in therapy, the evolving understanding of emotional intelligence in younger individuals, and the societal stereotypes and expectations placed on young males. It also delves into the complexities of gender identity and the importance of self-awareness and supervision in the field of psychotherapy.TakeawaysNeurodivergenceEducation System Flaws Challenges of working with children in therapyEvolving understanding of emotional intelligence in younger individualsSocietal stereotypes and expectations placed on young malesComplexities of gender identity and the importance of self-awareness and supervision in the field of psychotherapyWe thank Ben for his time, if you'd like to reach out to Ben and enquire regarding his service, please check out the website below.https://www.simmonspsychotherapy.com.au/As always, thanks for listening.