Presentations
Neurodiversity-Affirming Support for PDA: A School-Based Session for Signal Hill Elementary
Professional Development Workshop for Learning Support Educators, School Counsellor, and Leadership Staff at Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton British Columbia
Professional Development Session for Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton, British Columbia
Feb 2026
Three Papers Examining Mental Health Service Provision with Autistic Adults in Canada
Academic Presentation: Doctoral (PhD) Oral Defense
Academic Presentation: Doctoral (PhD) Oral Defense
Nov 2025
Supporting Disabled Parents: A Community-Led Research Study of Experiences, Service Needs, and Systemic Barriers
Research Presentation for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Board of Directors and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Presenters: Michelle Goos, Rae Morris, Lizzy Walsh, and Dr. Rachelle Hole
Research Presentation with Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Board of Directors and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Presenters: Michelle Goos, Community Living British Columbia; Rae Morris, Lizzy Walsh, and Dr Rachelle Hole, Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship
Nov 2025
Rethinking Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Neuro-Affirming Approach
Lunch and Learn Presentation for BC Centre for Ability Staff
Virtual Lunch and Learn Presentation for BC Centre for Ability
Nov 2025
Incorporating Neurodiversity into School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being Initiatives
Professional Development Workshop for ISABC Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group
Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group Meeting
Nov 2025
Beyond the Basics: Neuro-Affirming Practices in School Counselling
Professional Development Workshop for Sea to Sky School District (SD48) School Counsellors
Sea to Sky School District (SD48) Counsellor Collaboration Day
Nov 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice as a Disability Justice Approach in Clinical Social Work
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBC-O) Master of Social Work course HINT525: Disability Studies and Interprofessional Health Care
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBC-O) Master of Social Work course HINT525: Disability Studies and Interprofessional Health Care
Jan 2025
Neurodiversity and Identity-Affirming Therapy
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples
Guest lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples
Nov 2024
Family Therapy with Neurodiverse Families
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK532: Social Work Practice with Families
Guest lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK532: Social Work Practice with Families
Apr 2024
Incorporating Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices into Student Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2024: Inspire. Empower. Sustain.
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2024: Inspire. Empower. Sustain.
Feb 2024
Supporting Neurodivergent Youth: ProD Session for YWCA Youth Program Staff
Virtual Professional Development Workshop for YWCA Youth Program Staff
Virtual Professional Development Workshop for YWCA Youth Program Staff
Nov 2023
AutismBC Talks: Neuroaffirming Mental Healthcare for Autistic Clients
AutismBC Talks live virtual interview
AutismBC Talks live virtual interview
Nov 2023
Neurodiversity and Identity-Affirming Practice
University of British Columbia School of Social Work Guest Lecture – SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples
Guest Lecture - University of British Columbia School of Social Work MSW course SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples
Sep 2023
Incorporating a Neurodiversity Perspective into Practice with Vulnerable Populations
Virtual Professional Development Workshop for YWCA Frontline staff
Virtual Professional Development Workshop for YWCA Frontline staff
Sep 2023
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in Long Term Care: Reflections from Practice
Presentation for Vancouver Coastal Health
Presentation for Vancouver Coastal Health
Aug 2023
Neurodiversity-Affirming Social Work Practice Across Settings
Professional Development Presentation for University of British Columbia School of Social Work Field Instructors
Professional Development Presentation for University of British Columbia School of Social Work Field Instructors
May 2023
Family Therapy with Neurodiverse Families
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia School of Social Work
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia School of Social Work MSW Course SOWK532: Social Work Practice with Families
April 2023
Incorporating a Neurodiversity Perspective into Student Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2023: "Healing the Land; The Mind".
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2023: "Healing the Land; The Mind"
Feb 2023
Neurodiversity-Affirming Counselling in Private Practice
Professional Development Presentation for Peak Resilience Counselling
Professional Development Presentation for Peak Resilience Counselling
Oct 2022
Incorporating Neurodiversity into Social Work Practice in Mental Health
Virtual presentation for British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW) Continuing Professional Development Series.
Virtual presentation for British Columbia Association of Social Workers Continuing Professional Development Series
Feb 2022