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Are you a working professional with neurodivergent traits, a diagnosis of ASD, or do you identify as being on the autism spectrum?
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Do you experience challenges with social interactions, particularly in the workplace?
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Do you sometimes misinterpret social cues or experience communication difficulties with your neurotypical friends, coworkers, and family?
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Have you observed how your neurodivergent traits affect your work and/or relationships?
Sometimes, things may feel more challenging for you compared to others. It’s common for you to experience feelings of loneliness or isolation. Social interactions might be overwhelming at times, leading to anxiety. Especially in unfamiliar situations. Perhaps, you’ve encountered misunderstandings at work or faced communication difficulties with your romantic partner. Remember, everyone’s experiences vary, and being neurodiverse is just one aspect of who you are.
It Can Be Challenging to Connect With Individuals Who Truly Comprehend and Appreciate Your Autistic Traits.
As a successful working professional, you possess numerous strengths and technical skills that greatly benefit the workplace. However, you may encounter difficulties navigating the social dynamics of your work environment. Developing and maintaining friendships, as well as romantic relationships, might pose challenges for you. Additionally, miscommunications at work can lead to tension and frustration.
It can be challenging to find a community that truly understands your intellectual strengths and embraces your unique neurodiverse perspective. However, you can find support through our Neurodiverse Working Professionals Group.
The Benefits of Group Therapy For a Neurodiverse Working Professional
When you join a neurodiverse support group or a skills group for working professionals, you become part of a community that understands and supports individuals with autism. If you’re seeking autism resources in Silicon Valley or the Bay Area, we’re here to help!
We understand the challenges you may face and are committed to assisting you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Our working professional group provides a safe space to learn about autistic traits, build meaningful relationships, and acquire valuable skills. While joining a group may initially feel intimidating, we recognize the importance of creating a supportive environment that can boost your confidence and bring positive, lasting change to your life.
Do You Want to Learn How to Do These Things at Work?
- Enhance your communication skills and connect better with co-workers and loved ones.
- Minimize misunderstandings and conflicts.
- Improve your stress and anxiety management.
- Gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
- Foster friendships and reduce feelings of loneliness.
- Connect with other working professionals who share autistic traits and can relate to the challenges you face.
Our Adult Autistic Support Group for Working Professionals Might Just Be the Perfect Fit For You!
Reserve Your Spot in the Neurodiverse-Affirming Group Now
In our supportive and educational group for working professionals, we focus on addressing the unique needs and strengths of neurodiverse individuals. Our therapy group is designed specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum and consists of up to 8 participants. We understand that social interactions can be challenging. Especially when combined with the demands of work, family, time management, and personal responsibilities.
During our weekly 90-minute sessions held online via video chat, you will be guided by a therapist who specializes in working with adults on the autism spectrum. Our goal is to help you improve communication skills, manage stress and social anxiety, and build positive connections with other neurodiverse professionals in the group. By sharing experiences and strategies, you will gain confidence and develop the skills necessary to thrive in all aspects of life.
Let’s Boost Your Confidence in Our Working Professionals Group for Autistic Adults
As a neurodiverse adult, it can be challenging to establish meaningful connections with colleagues, friends, and romantic partners. Unfortunately, these challenges often lead to isolation, bullying, social anxiety, and difficulties with social communication. In our skills classes and adult groups, we focus on several key goals to address these issues and support neurodiverse individuals:
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Cultivating friendships & intimate relationships
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Navigating work miscommunications
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Enhancing non-verbal communication skills
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Improving listening abilities
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Providing constructive feedback
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Practicing perspective-taking
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Developing empathizing
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Understanding unwritten social rules
Discover Effective Strategies to Manage Stress and Anxiety in Our Inclusive Working Professionals Group in California
Baseline anxiety levels tend to be higher in adults on the autism spectrum. Throughout the day, small stressors can accumulate, leaving you emotionally and physically drained by the end of the workday. In our group, we focus on learning stress-coping skills specifically designed for individuals with autism. We also explore effective strategies for adapting to life changes and transitions, as these can often be significant sources of anxiety. Our ultimate goal is to equip you with practical skills that you can easily incorporate into your daily life. Some of the skills we cover include:
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Managing Stress & Worries
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Understanding Emotions and Unhelpful Thinking Habits
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Dealing with Sensory Sensitivities
We believe that these skills will help your life in a positive way.
Enhance Your Self-Awareness Within Our Inclusive Working Professionals Group For Neurodiverse Adults.
In the group, we’ll work together to develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-advocacy skills. These skills form the foundation of self-determination, which is crucial for a fulfilling life. Research shows that having better self-determination leads to a higher quality of life. During our sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your own needs, strengths, challenges, and values. We’ll provide you with strategies to effectively manage challenges and help you set goals that align with your values and leverage your strengths. By building these self-determination skills, you’ll be empowered to lead a more fulfilling life.
Think of yourself as a “project” – just like you would approach a work project, you need to understand your own requirements and goals. Whether it’s improving your relationships, enhancing communication with colleagues, or reducing loneliness, we’ll help you identify what you need to achieve your goals. In our neurodiverse-friendly professional group, we’ll guide you in gaining self-awareness, improving self-expression, and advocating for your needs. Together, we’ll support each other’s personal growth and progress towards our goals.
Benefits of group therapy for neurodiverse working professionals
Our group therapy program is specially designed to provide a wide range of benefits for neurodiverse working professionals like yourself. These benefits are carefully curated to support you in both your personal and professional life, helping you make meaningful improvements. Here are some of the transformative advantages you can look forward to experiencing in our neurodiverse-friendly group therapy:
- A supportive space to navigate your unique challenges with others who understand your perspective.
- Finally, experience a sense of belonging and acceptance.
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Learning from the collective wisdom and diverse experiences of the group members.
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Sharing life experiences with others who can relate and understand.
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Breaking down stigma and shame, fostering an inclusive environment.
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Witnessing the growth of others, providing inspiration for your own journey.
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Feeling a sense of accountability within the group, fostering motivation and an action-oriented mindset.
The Support Group for Working Professionals Details:
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Duration: 20 Sessions, Meet once a week
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Days/Times: TBD (typically a weekday evening)
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Start Date: Groups typically start August/September and January/February
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Price: $150/Session
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Learn more about fees and payment
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Join the Working Professionals Group in California
This group is specifically designed for neurodiverse working professionals with autistic traits in California. Our team of autism therapy experts, alongside other group members, are here to support you in reducing anxiety and stress, while also enhancing your communication skills with important individuals in your life. Moreover, we aim to assist you in effectively managing personal and work relationship conflicts, fostering friendships, setting and achieving personal goals, and problem-solving. If you are ready to nurture your relationships, enhance stress coping mechanisms, and gain a deeper understanding of your neurodiversity, it’s time to take the first step. Please follow these simple instructions to join our group at our autism therapy clinic in California:
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Contact Open Doors Therapy to schedule a free consultation call,
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Attend a 1-hour intake meeting with one of our autism therapists to make sure the group is the best fit for you,
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Join our working professionals group & start learning new life skills!
Other Autism Services at Open Doors Therapy
Our California autism therapy clinic serves individuals with autistic traits (Aspergers profile, autism, undiagnosed autism traits, etc) and their families. Specifically, our autism services include individual therapy, parent counseling, and group therapy. Our support and educational groups include college students with autistic traits, young adults with autism, neurodiverse adults, women who identify as neurodiverse, and gifted youth and caregivers. To support parents I offer a mother’s group and an online parent support group. Furthermore, I have been blogging to expand the available knowledge and resources for autistic adults. If you would like to learn about any of our autism resources, please reach out today!