Parenting Support Group Information
Meet our Group Leaders
Our groups are facilitated by Adrienne Vincenti and Anne Hoglund, two of our caring team members. Then will make sure you will have a safe place to talk, learn, heal and grow.
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As parents, we are constantly juggling multiple roles, multitasking and shifting gears. If you’re a parent of an autistic or ADHD child, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. In this group, we provide a sense of community and understanding that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Come together with others in similar situations to find support, share your experiences, and learn new tools and strategies to help you better support your child and yourself.
6-WEEK PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $60 per session for a six-week series
Scholarships may be available
Day/Time: Thursdays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST
Start Date: September 12, 2024

Group Topics
Session 1:
Navigating grief as a parent of a neurodivergent child & embracing the child you have
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Adjusting to a new diagnosis
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Feelings around diagnosis
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Working towards acceptance
Session 3:
Anxiety and fear about the future and feelings of isolation
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Allowing the situation to be what it is, instead of what you think it should be
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Accepting the unknown
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Learn to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future
Session 5:
Strategies for managing emotional dysregulation within you and your child
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Identify triggers
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Develop emotional awareness
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Practice mindfulness
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Teach coping strategies
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Emotion regulation
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Use visual aids
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Practice patience
Session 2:
Advocating for your child within the school system, and with teachers, doctors, and more
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Know your child’s rights
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Build positive relationship
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Communicate effectively
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Stay informed
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Be prepared
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Stay persistent
Session 4:
Coping with the social challenges that your child faces
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Identify challenges/social interaction
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Finding people your child can lean on for support
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Communicate effectively
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Emotions, social skills, and coping skills
Session 6:
Parent-burnout prevention and recovery and building your support team and community
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What does self-care look like to you?
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Finding your people