Opportunities for Joy: A Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and Compassion for the Neurodiverse

Abstract

This paper articulates the positive effects on the therapeutic relationship between an adult with neurodiversity, their family, and their counselor of a counseling career growth opportunity in expressive arts play therapy. In a larger sense, this articulation exemplifies the importance of career growth opportunities for mitigating counselor burnout by strengthening a counselor's ability to form deeper therapeutic relationships with their clients.