Polarization to Parallel — A Neurodivergent-Affirming Couples Therapy Framework

What you'll get:

• ✅ 90 minutes of instruction with Stacey Skowronski, PhD, LCSW, CST — expert in neurodivergent-affirming care and couples work

• ✅ 1.5 AASECT Continuing Education Credits ((issued upon full course completion and post-test evaluation)

• ✅ Downloadable 20+ page PDF packet introducing the full Polarization to Parallel Model

• ✅ Polarities Assessment – Identify differences in regulation, access, and expression that shape connection. 
• ✅ 6 Pages of Trait Polarities – Clear definitions and examples for assessment and intervention.
• ✅ Fillable Clinician’s Checklist – Easily track and organize a couple’s polarities.
• ✅ Fillable Relational Rhythms Guide – Map partner rhythms across 9 relationship domains.

• ✅ Access to 70+ relational skills to help clients navigate mismatch, regulate differences, and build safety

• ✅ Concrete tools, metaphors, and steps to shift from disconnection to co-creation

• ✅ Access to the recording if you can't make the live class

Who This Is For:

• Therapists working with neurodivergent, mixed-neurotype, or high-masking couples

• Sex therapists and relationship counselors seeking more inclusive and affirming tools

• Clinicians ready to move beyond neurotypical-centered therapy models

• Anyone who wants to support relational safety, congruence, and connection without forcing sameness

What You'll Learn:

• How to identify and work with relational polarities (processing, regulation, expression differences)

• How to scaffold safety, flexible pacing, and communication across mismatch

• How to use shared metaphor imagery, the relational guide, and an affirming 5-step method to help partners reconnect

• Why traditional models fall short—and how this one honors both partners’ needs and truths

Disclaimer:
This training is offered through Healthy Wealthy Connections, LLC and is not affiliated with any clinical services or licensed therapy practice. It is intended for educational use only and does not constitute psychotherapy, clinical supervision, diagnosis, or a substitute for professional mental health care.  Participants are responsible for applying all material within the scope of their own license and professional ethics.

Class Start Date:
Training begins on October 2, 2025 @ 6 pm CST or October 3, 2025 @ 1 pm. Your course portal will open that day, and the recorded course version will be available shortly after.

Questions?
Feel free to contact me at [email protected].