Melissa Stricklin, MA, LPCC  (she/her/hers or they/them/theirs) is NeuroDivergent (autistic + ADHD), Queer, and has lived experience with disability and chronic illness.

Do. No. Harm.

As mental health professionals, one of our most important ethical mandates is to do no harm. Through ableist and unethical practices the disability community is being harmed by many mental health professionals in everyday practices. In this traiing we will learn about disability culture, providing ethical and affirming care as well as identifying our own ableist assumptions and practices. 

What is Ableism?

Ableism is any type of discrimination or bias against disability. While many of my lived experiences as a disabled mental health professional have been wonderful, I have also noticed that ableism is rampant in the mental health field. This discrimination is usually unintentional, but having good intentions does not undo the harm that is happening to the disability community. This ethics training will…