Supporting neurodivergent women during IVF treatment (with Liz Bancroft)
Bron is joined by Liz, a clinical and counseling psychologist & IVF coach to chat about the unique challenges neurodivergent people face during IVF treatment (that's In Vitro Fertilisation treatment), and how we can best support them. Liz shares her personal experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic woman and highlights the sensory overload, emotional stress, and medical trauma involved. Tune in to learn about practical strategies, the importance of psychological flexibility, and the trauma-informed + neurodiversity-affirming ways mental health professionals can better assist their clients during IVF.
Guest: Liz Bancroft, Clinical and Counselling Psychologist at Bancroft Psychology and IVF Coach at Hope Affirm Thrive
LINKS
- Liz's Instagram @hopeaffirmthrive
- IVF information and support website, funded by the Australian Government: https://yourivfsuccess.com.au/
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Producer: Michael English
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