Workshops & Presentations
Sharing Knowledge That Makes a Difference
At Minds & Hearts, we are passionate about helping people better understand neurodiversity, mental health, and human wellbeing.
For more than 20 years, our clinicians have delivered professional development, workshops, conference presentations, consultation, and educational events to schools, universities, hospitals, allied health organisations, workplaces, and community groups across Australia and internationally.
Our presentations combine contemporary research, practical clinical experience, and neurodiversity-affirming practice to create learning experiences that are engaging, thought-provoking, and immediately applicable.
Whether we are presenting to teachers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, university students, leadership teams, or community organisations, our goal is the same: to help people build confidence, capability, and understanding.
Dr Hugh Walker and Lizaan Schwartz presenting at Redeemer College on supporting emotion regulation of neurodivergent students.
Selected Organisations M&H has worked with
Minds & Hearts clinicians have been invited to provide training, consultation, supervision, presentations, and professional development for organisations including:
Healthcare Services
Lifeline Hawkesbury, Mater Young Adult Health Centre (YASU Clinic), Metro South Transcultural Mental Health Team, Metro South Early Psychosis Service, and Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Universities & Higher Education
The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Macquarie University, and university-based psychology training clinics.
Professional Organisations & Conferences
International Society for Schema Therapy (ISST), Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC), Attwood & Garnett Events, Australian Psychological Society (Intellectual Disability and Autism Interest Group) and Autism Awareness Australia.
Schools & Education
John Paul College, Parklands Christian College, Redeemer Lutheran College and other independent, Catholic, and State schools across Australia.
Allied Health Organisations
Physio Inq, Southside Health & Wellbeing, McKinnon Psychology, King Street Psychology, and others
Dr David Zimmerman and Dr Wesley Turner presenting at Brisbane Business Hub with business leaders on how to support and utilise autistic talent in the workplace.
Dr Zimmerman presenting to well-being and pastoral care teachers on how to support neurodivergent students in educational settings.
Dr Wesley Turner and Dr Hugh Walker presenting to the Supervisors of the UQ Psychology Clinic on assessing complex cases involving both trauma and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
Focus Areas
Topics that we commonly present on
Our workshops and presentations are tailored to the needs of your organisation, audience, and professional discipline. Sessions range from introductory awareness training through to advanced workshops for experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Neurodiversity & Mental Health
Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity-affirming practice, trauma and neurodiversity, co-occurring mental health conditions, autistic burnout, masking and camouflaging, emotion regulation, lifespan approaches to support, and contemporary models of neurodevelopment.
Assessment & Clinical Formulation
Autism and ADHD assessment, differential diagnosis, complex case formulation, trauma-informed assessment, clinical reasoning, hypothesis testing, report writing, diagnostic complexity, and formulation-driven treatment planning.
Including complex presentations involving autism, ADHD, attachment difficulties, personality, trauma, psychosis, and other co-occurring conditions.
Contemporary Neuroscience & Human Development
Active inference, predictive processing, the Free Energy Principle, embodiment, attachment, mentalisation, fear and safety learning, neuroplasticity, developmental pathways, and biopsychosocial models of mental health and intersections with neurodiversity.
Workshops explore how contemporary neuroscience can inform assessment, formulation, communication, and intervention across a range of clinical and educational settings.
Psychotherapy & Clinical Practice
Common factors in effective psychotherapy, deliberate practice, therapeutic alliance, adapting psychotherapy for neurodivergent clients, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR-informed practice, communication skills, mentalisation, and reflective clinical practice.
Education & Schools
Neurodevelopmental disorders, inclusive education, classroom accommodations, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support, student wellbeing, trauma-informed schools, and practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent learners.
Workplace & Organisational Development
Neurodiversity in the workplace, psychologically safe workplaces, communication and conflict resolution, assertive communication, supporting neurodivergent employees, leadership, clinician wellbeing, burnout prevention, and workplace inclusion.
Professional Development for Clinicians
Clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, therapist development, supervision skills, deliberate practice, reflective practice, adapting evidence-based therapies, and advanced formulation for complex presentations.
Dr Hugh Walker presenting on his adapted model of schema therapy for recurrent cycles of neurodivergent burnout to the International Society of Schema Therapy
Psychologist Lizaan Schwartz presenting at a Staff Day about designing and implementing Individual Education Plans for neurodiverse students.
Meet Our Presenters
Our presentations are delivered by experienced clinicians, supervisors, researchers, and educators. Depending on the needs of your organisation, workshops may be delivered by individual presenters or multidisciplinary teams.
Dr Wesley Turner
Clinical Psychologist and Director
Wesley has a particular interest in contemporary neuroscience, predictive coding, attachment, psychotherapy integration, deliberate practice, and therapist development. He has undertaken advanced training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
Dr David Zimmerman
Clinical Psychologist and Director
David’s expertise includes executive functioning, ADHD, motivation, learning, performance, and adaptation of Schema Therapy for neurodivergent individuals. He is the developer of the Minds & Hearts Momentum Program and has completed doctoral research in executive functioning.
Dr Hugh Walker
Clinical Psychologist and Director
Hugh has presented nationally and internationally on autism, ADHD, trauma, schema therapy, clinical formulation, assessment, neurodiversity, and autistic burnout. He has delivered training for universities, hospitals, schools, allied health teams, and professional organisations. In 2026, Hugh was invited by Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett to present on his approach to the treatment of recurrent cycles of Autistic Burnout in London, UK and later by the International Society of Schema Therapy to present on the approach in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Lizaan Schwartz
Senior Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor
Lizaan works extensively with neurodivergent children, adolescents, families, and schools. She has a particular interest in adapting Schema Therapy for neurodivergent young people and supporting schools to implement practical and inclusive supports.
Beyond Workshops
In addition to presentations and professional development, Minds & Hearts also provides consultation services, workplace neurodiversity support, clinical supervision, media enquiries, and independent clinical opinions for legal and educational matters.
Enquire About a Workshop or Presentation
If you are interested in professional development, a keynote presentation, staff training, consultation, or a speaking engagement, we would be delighted to discuss your needs.
Contact Minds & Hearts to explore how we can support your team, organisation, or community.