Training

Mainstone Consulting offers bespoke, values-led training for professionals, teams, and organisations seeking to deepen their understanding of neurodivergence, trauma, attachment, and inclusive therapeutic practices. Drawing on over two decades of clinical experience and personal insight, Jodie provides a uniquely grounded perspective.

Jodie’s training sessions are thoughtfully designed to be both intellectually stimulating and highly practical, equipping participants with actionable tools and frameworks that can be readily applied in their work. Whether supporting individuals, teams, or whole services, the emphasis is on creating affirming, ethical, and adaptable strategies that meet the needs of diverse client groups.

Training Approach
Each session is delivered with warmth, clarity, engagement, and authenticity. Jodie’s approach is relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in practical experience. Training can be delivered either online or in person, and is always tailored to the specific needs, objectives, and backgrounds of each group.

Training Topics
Below are some of the available training areas. However, enquiries about bespoke sessions are welcomed and can be tailored to your team’s unique context and goals.

Neurodivergence and Mental Health

  • Autism and Eating Disorders from a Neuroaffirmative Perspective

  • Understanding Neurodivergence in Adolescence

  • Neuroaffirmative Language

  • Executive Functioning and Learning Differences

  • The Importance of Language in Therapy

  • Workplace Adjustments for Neurodivergent Employees

  • Adapting EMDR for Neurodivergent Clients

Trauma and Attachment

  • What is Trauma?

  • EMDR & Working with Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)

  • Supporting Regulation in Therapy

  • Developmental Trauma & Neurodivergent Individuals

  • Intergenerational Trauma

Eating Disorders

  • Understanding Eating Disorders from a Trauma-Informed Perspective

  • Identity, Body Image, and Intersectionality in Eating Disorder Work

  • Person-Centred and Compassionate Approaches to Eating Disorder Recovery

  • ADHD and eating

Parenting and Family Support

  • Affirming and Responsive Approaches to Parenting Neurodivergent Children

  • Advocating Within SEN Systems

  • Navigating Ableism in Education and Healthcare

  • Behaviour is Communication

Who Is It For?
This training is suitable for:

  • Therapists

  • Mental health and social care professionals

  • School staff and SENCOs

  • Health practitioners

  • HR teams and workplace leaders

  • Parents’ groups

Whether participants are engaging with these topics for the first time or looking to deepen their existing knowledge, Jodie ensures the content remains accessible, engaging, and relevant to your professional context.

Enquiries
To find out more or discuss your training needs, please get in touch via the contact form.

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