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A six‑session course for couples who want to understand each other more deeply, communicate more effectively, and build a relationship that feels safe, connected, and sustainable.
This course is designed specifically for neurodivergent couples—whether one or both partners are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or otherwise neurodivergent. Each session blends education, practical tools, and guided reflection to help partners understand their differences, reduce conflict, and strengthen emotional connection in ways that honor each person’s neurotype.
Through a neuro-affirming lens, Bev Hutchinson, a Registered Psychotherapist (MACP, RCC, CCC, RP, CSP-ADHD) and Gottman Level 2 trained therapist, guides the attendees through some of the foundational skills of being in a healthy relationship. The workshop sessions will focus on subjects including listening, communication, how to repair and how different neurotypes impact the relationship. The sessions will be a blend of presentations and group facilitations. We hope you can join us!
Pricing:
Dates: Monday's from 7pm - 8:30pm EST
September 14th, September 28th, October 12th, October 26th, November 9th, and November 23rd
Note: Payment is required to hold your spot in the group.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 48 hours before the third meeting for a prorated refund minus a $25 administration fee.
Session One: Neurotype Differences That Impact a Relationship
This foundational session explores how different neurotypes perceive, process, and respond to the world. Couples learn how sensory needs, communication styles, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social expectations can differ—and how these differences can create both challenges and strengths. The goal is to replace confusion with clarity and build compassion for each partner’s lived experience.
Session Two: Communication and Listening
Partners learn communication strategies that work with their neurotype rather than against it. This session covers direct vs. indirect communication, processing time, literal vs. inferred meaning, and how to express needs clearly. Couples practice listening skills that reduce misunderstandings and create a sense of being heard and valued.
Session Three: The Four Horsemen—Barriers to Healthy Communication
Using the “Four Horsemen” framework (criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling), this session helps couples identify patterns that escalate conflict or shut down connection. Participants learn how these behaviors show up uniquely in neurodivergent relationships and how to replace them with healthier alternatives.
Session Four: How to Properly Repair
Every couple experiences conflict—what matters is how they repair. This session teaches step‑by‑step repair strategies tailored for neurodivergent communication styles. Couples learn how to revisit difficult moments, take accountability without shame, and rebuild trust through clear, structured repair attempts.
Session Five: Relaxation and Co‑Regulating
Partners explore tools for calming the nervous system—individually and together. This includes sensory‑based regulation, predictable routines, grounding techniques, and ways to support each other during overwhelm or shutdown. The focus is on creating a relationship environment where both partners feel safe and soothed.
Session Six: Rituals of Connection
The final session helps couples design small, meaningful rituals that strengthen their bond. These rituals—tailored to each couple’s neurotype, energy levels, and sensory preferences—create predictability, warmth, and shared joy. Partners leave with a personalized set of daily, weekly, and seasonal connection habits.
I am very passionate about supporting women and girls who are ND because my daughter is autistic. Thus, as a psychotherapist, women and a mother, I deeply committed to assisting other 'daughters' in their neurodivergent journey.
Embracing Neurodiversity
