The Great Minds Podcast
Collecting 'Great Minds' to work together on our journey to help solve the SEND and Mental Health crisis for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We will be discussing the challenges of the health, education and social care systems, and how we can best support young people and their families by sharing good practice on how we can make the system better, with a variety of guest speakers including parents, professionals and children.
The Great Minds Podcast
S5 Ep6: Voices From the Frontline: Professionals Supporting Neurodivergent Youth
In this insightful episode, host Michelle is joined by Kirsty, a Consultant Psychotherapist, and Daria, a Social Work consultant from Great Minds Together, to explore the importance of supporting neurodivergent young people through understanding, empathy, and flexibility.
The conversation focuses on creating safe, person-centred environments that empower young people to express their needs, goals, and aspirations. Together, they unpack the systemic barriers professionals often face and emphasise the value of open-minded, collaborative approaches to achieving better outcomes for every young person.