What if the Divine is actually the resolution of trauma and the flow of a regulated nervous system?

What if making love with the Divine is living as fully human and fully divine, moving in and out of activation and deactivation, sympathetic and parasympathetic, nervous system states?

Making love with the Divine is making love with life – allowing life to move and express through us. It is embodying creative flow, following instinct and impulse, and body messages. Making love with the Divine is aliveness.

Reclaiming our sacred self, the sacredness of the mundane and ordinary, is a process through which we can access peace, contentment and meaning.

In experiencing the ecstatic and erotic we are able to create with joy and are energised. Love flows. Love is made. Love is shared.

Making Love with the Divine: Sacred, Ecstatic and Erotic Experiences is an online evergreen 'Experience to Share' course based on and an accompaniment to the workbook, published by Girl God Books.

This year-long course includes 2 videos and 12 audios which outline and discuss the content of each module, and demonstrate and facilitate activities and exercises from the book.

Having your own copy of the workbook is mandatory and essential before you begin. You may order a copy below if you don't have one already.

During this recorded event, you’ll journey into the violet spectrum of Goddess – activating your crown and sovereignty. 

This 1.5 hour workshop will offer trauma-informed somatic and energy medicine practises that support you to anchor into your embodied Sacred Womanhood.

​To complete you will do a short Somatic Shamanism journey to soul retrieve your inner Queen. 

During this recorded event, you'll journey into the blue spectrum of Goddess – activating your voice and boundaries.

This 1.5 hour workshop will offer trauma-informed somatic and energy medicine practises that support you to anchor into your embodied Sacred Womanhood, alongside wellness education to support the cyclical nature of your body.

You will become ever more conscious of dismantling PATRIARCHY and power over dynamics that perpetuate harm for you, other humans, and the earth. As Goddess rises, shared power becomes the norm – a culture where everyone can live and speak from their own truth.
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To complete you will do a short Somatic Shamanism journey to soul retrieve your inner Wise Woman.
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NEXT RUNNING 30 JAN — 26 MAR 2024

This ‘train the trainer’ programme is a holistic neurodivergent wellbeing curriculum designed to provide practical skills to parents and professionals who are supporting neurodivergent young people.


The NDWA course has been specifically designed so that attendees are empowered to become ‘trainers’ themselves, by sharing their learning with others. 


Facilitated by Kay Louise Aldred

​Who is this for?This versatile and adaptable training can be delivered to hospital teams, community teams, educators, third sector groups.We aim to work with teams to support their young people, but we can also work directly with young people. If you have access needs that you’d like to discuss, we’d welcome a conversation about how we can support this.


How is it delivered?An online programme delivered via Zoom in 8 x 90-minute sessions over two months.Sessions will include a mixture of presentations, practical demonstrations, and discussion. You will receive training materials including a workbook to accompany the session content. Sessions will be recorded and shared with attendees.


Cost to attend
£200 place-of-work-funded attendees
£50 for self-funded attendeesBursary places are also available upon request
Digital course materials are included with entry fee, printed course materials are available at an extra cost.


Entry requirementsThis course is open to neurodivergent individuals and their families and friends as well as professionals.Attendees must be 18 years old or older.

Kay Louise Aldred introduces the benefits of Neurodiverse Connection’s Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach Training. This holistic, well-being focused training programme is open to neurodivergent individuals, their families and friends, as well as professionals including hospital teams, community teams, educators, third sector groups. NdWA training comprises eight online sessions, running from 30 January—26 March 2024. New year’s resolutions – especially ones focused on giving things up or avoiding things – aren’t universally successful.

For neurodivergent individuals with a profile of demand avoidance this may be, especially the case. And, for all neurotypes, the sudden shock to the nervous system of the removal of resources used to regulate and soothe our nervous system – even those deemed ‘unhealthy’ - can be highly dysregulating and can cause shock.  

Resolutions can be too much, too soon, too quickly – something our nervous system can process as traumatic. 

So, what’s the alternative? Setting intentions, visioning, and embarking on a ‘journey’ with a ‘destination’ can be more gentle method and easier for the nervous system to process, as can adopting an overall new and holistic ‘approach’ to change. Research has shown that ‘approach-oriented goals were significantly more successful than those with avoidance-oriented goals (58.9% vs. 47.1%)’ 1. 

Most new year’s resolutions focus around improving aspects of wellbeing. Neurodiverse Connection’s Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach Training is one such holistic approach which supports transition and growth, through self-understanding and acceptance and education and practical skills.  It is an ‘experience to share’ training for parents and professionals who work with neurodivergent people.  We believe a holistic and wellbeing focused approach is often a more effective and sustainable way of eliciting change and offering support.  

Why this approach works better than a resolution at improving wellbeing:  

01 Education Focus Education provides individuals with a deep understanding of the factors influencing their wellbeing. When people are informed about the importance of an integrated approach to health, they are more likely to make lasting lifestyle changes rather than pursuing short-term resolutions.  

02 Empowerment Through Self-Understanding and Acceptance Education for self-understanding empowers individuals to make informed choices about their health. Understanding and accepting the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing allows people to make choices that align with their overall wellness needs, contributing to a more holistic and sustainable approach. 

03 Addressing the Nervous System Holistic education focuses on identifying and addressing the root of wellbeing – nervous system regulation. This approach leads to more comprehensive and effective solutions, ensuring that individuals are not just addressing surface-level concerns but working towards overall nervous system regulation – essential for baseline health and wellbeing.  

04 Focus on Regulation The education in wellbeing provided includes tools and strategies for regulating the nervous system. This is crucial in navigating life's inevitable ongoing challenges and setbacks. Instead of relying on the short-lived motivation that often accompanies New Year resolutions, individuals equipped with self-soothing strategies and resources to support the stress which accompanies ongoing sensory and social processing differences too. 

05 Integration of Mind-Body-Spirit ConnectionThis integrated approach emphasises the mind-body-spirit connection, recognising that nervous system, mental and emotional health significantly impact physical and mental wellbeing and vice versa. It promotes the importance of creativity. This integrated approach promotes a more balanced lifestyle and view of wellbeing, contributing to overall better health. 

06 Cultivating Sustainable ‘Habits’ and ResourcesSustainable habits and resources are more likely to be established through education and an integrated approach. New Year’s resolutions often focus on singular goals, whereas holistic education encourages the development of a range of habits and resources to meet needs that collectively contribute to wellbeing, making them more sustainable overall. 

07 Personalised Wellbeing StrategiesEducation based on self-understanding and acceptance allows individuals to understand their unique needs and preferences. This personalised self-understanding enables the development of tailored and bespoke wellbeing strategies that align with an individual's lifestyle, making it more likely that they will adhere to and benefit from these strategies over time. 

08 Community Support, Connection and BelongingHolistic education in a group setting often fosters a sense of community, connection and belonging. This support network can be instrumental in helping individuals stay accountable and committed to their wellbeing goals. New Year resolutions, on the other hand, are often pursued individually and may lack the support system necessary for success. 


This is a repost of a blog originally posted here: https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog/neurodivergent-wellbeing-training?rq=aldred

Original post date 9th January 2024. 

​The Rainbow Diamond Centre Module – Your Body as Goddess
Recorded Live Thursday January 5th 2023

During this recorded event, you’ll journey into your Diamond Centre – Your Body as Goddess. This 1.5-hour workshop will offer trauma-informed somatic and energy medicine practises that support you to activate your embodied Sacred Womanhood, alongside wellness education to support the cyclical nature of your body. To complete you will do a short Somatic Shamanism journey to soul retrieve the inner Goddess. 

This workshop is based on Kay's book, Mentorship with Goddess: Growing Sacred Womanhood. You need to purchase a copy of the workbook in advance and bring it to the session.

Kay Louise Aldred introduces our Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach Training. This holistic, well-being focused training programme is open to neurodivergent individuals, their families and friends, as well as professionals including hospital teams, community teams, educators, third sector groups. NdWA training comprises eight online sessions, running from 30 January—26 March 2024. More information here.

Centring practitioner wellbeing is a crucial, yet often forgotten or dismissed aspect of creating a sustainable and effective service. When health care, social care or educational professionals are supported and prioritised in terms of their own physical, mental, and emotional health, it can have a profound impact on service user, client or student wellbeing and overall service provision.  

Here at Neurodiverse Connection, we take the importance of practitioner wellbeing and regulation very seriously and our bespoke Neurodivergent Wellbeing Training is based on the concept of ‘experience to share’.  Uniquely, it is a wellbeing programme for attendees themselves primarily, that they can then role model and share with people they work with. 
 
Recent feedback from a multi-disciplinary NHS Trust team, made up of administrators, managers, nurse practitioners and psychologists who collectively underwent the training emphasised that it is this lens and focus which makes the programme distinctive in its application and success. Their key takeaways from the training included:  

Focus on my own regulation to be co-regulating with othersSelf-compassion is a take home messageConsider tolerance and capacity of self and othersFocus on self-care needs to be prioritisedBe more mindful of regulation of staff when supporting inpatient servicesSelf-reflection of on own wellbeing and making this a prioritySo why does centring practitioner wellbeing make a difference in supporting service users and enhancing service provision? 

More effective in meeting needs in an individualised wayWhen practitioners are physically and mentally well, they are better able to coregulate and focus on the individual needs of each patient, make tailored clinical decisions, and deliver more compassionate and empathetic care.  

Teamwork and CollaborationPractitioners who feel supported and valued are more likely to coregulate and work as a team with their colleagues. This improved communication fosters collaboration, creating a positive and supportive work environment and community. A collaborative healthcare team is better equipped to address complex patient cases and provide comprehensive and complete care.  

Reduced Burnout and Staff TurnoverPrioritising practitioner wellbeing safeguards against burnout, a significant issue in the statutory services. Reduced burnout leads to lower turnover rates, ensuring continuity of care for patients. This stability is essential for building strong patient-practitioner relationships and maintaining consistent and effective service provision. 

Job Satisfaction and Staff RetentionPractitioners who are satisfied with their jobs are more likely to be engaged in their work. Higher job satisfaction translates to increased motivation, productivity, and a cheerful outlook towards patient care. Patients benefit from interactions with professionals who are energised, holistically well and happy in their work.  

Preventive CareWell-supported practitioners are more likely to engage in ongoing professional development, staying updated on the latest medical research and advancements. This translates to an initiative-taking approach to service user care, with a focus on specialist, evidence based, preventive measures alongside early intervention, leading to better outcomes. 

A Service-Wide ‘Well’ Culture Systems that prioritise practitioner wellbeing fosters an organisational culture of wellbeing. This culture emphasises a commitment to the wellbeing of everyone. Such an environment promotes a person-centred approach to work and care, ensuring that services and workplace norms are tailored to meet the diverse needs the whole organisation. This fosters value and belonging and therefore commitment to providing and engaging with the service.  

A Trauma-Informed Approach Service providers are often face traumatic, challenging and emotionally demanding situations. Well-supported and regulated practitioners are better equipped to digest stress responses and process vicarious trauma and are less likely to experience compassion fatigue. This is essential for maintaining consistent, high-quality care and service even in challenging circumstances. 

In summary, centring practitioner wellbeing has a ripple effect on patient wellbeing and service provision. A care and education system that values and supports its practitioners and teachers creates a positive feedback loop, where well professionals contribute to improved service user outcomes and the overall effectiveness of services.   

Prioritising practitioner wellbeing is not only an ethical imperative but also a strategic investment in the long-term success and sustainability of health, social and educational systems. 


This is a repost of a blog originally posted here: https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog/centring-pracitioner-wellbeing?rq=aldred

Original post date 19th December 2023.