{"id":7077710,"date":"2026-10-06T04:35:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T04:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7077710"},"modified":"2026-10-06T04:35:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T04:35:27","slug":"neurodiversity-affirming-therapy-for-adhd-practical-tips-for-psychologists-with-jordan-turner-mental-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7077710","title":{"rendered":"Neurodiversity-affirming therapy for ADHD: Practical tips for psychologists (with Jordan Turner) &#8211; Mental Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omnycontent.com\/d\/clips\/c22391a1-c9b0-4761-a9c4-adca00c8954b\/0fd91c2e-1536-453e-bc1f-adca00c8f876\/97bbb243-7f4b-4748-b4ff-b4c40063644f\/image.jpg?t=1789888495&amp;size=Large\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bron is joined by Jordan Turner (Educational and Developmental Psychologist) to unpack how to work well with clients who have ADHD. Both are ADHDers themselves and passionate about delivering neurodiversity-affirming, helpful therapy for ADHD clients.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">They chat about:<br \/>\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffd What ADHD is, why the DSM criteria only tell part of the story, and where executive functioning fits<br \/>\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Assessment pathways, and how to tell ADHD apart from anxiety and depression<br \/>\ud83d\udc49 The core principles of neurodiversity-affirming practice<br \/>\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udfff Practical in-session tips, plus CBT, ACT and DBT approaches that may resonate and be helpful for ADHDers<\/p>\n<p>Guest: Jordan Turner &#8211; Educational and Developmental Psychologist<\/p>\n<p><strong>LINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE END BITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist\/researcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalworkpodcast.com\/about\/\" data-airgap-id=\"8\">Dr Bronwyn Milkins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Support the show by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/mentalwork\" data-airgap-id=\"9\">buying me a virtual coffee<\/a> \u2615\ud83c\udf75<\/p>\n<p>Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_mentalworkpodcast\/\" data-airgap-id=\"10\">DM Bron on Instagram<\/a>, leave a comment on the <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5ifKADwT3mw6yYDZb9rHji\" data-airgap-id=\"11\">Spotify episode<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/mental-work\/mailto:mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com\" data-airgap-id=\"12\">email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podpage.com\/mentalwork\/p\/guest\/\" data-airgap-id=\"13\">Apply to be a guest<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MentalWorkPodcast\" data-airgap-id=\"14\">YouTube (with captions &amp; transcript)<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalworkpodcast.com\/\" data-airgap-id=\"15\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CREDITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Producer: Michael English<\/p>\n<p>Music: <a href=\"https:\/\/home96.bandcamp.com\/\" data-airgap-id=\"16\">Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Commitment: <\/em><\/strong><em>Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. 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