NEURODIVERSITY SUPPORT GROUP

Do you identify with being introverted, highly-sensitive or an empath? Have you ever been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, OCD, anxiety, depression or other neurodivergent ways of being? Are you prone to feeling sensory, cognitive, and/or emotional overwhelm? Do you have an underlying sense that there is something different about your mind, emotions and/or experiences?

Neurodiversity refers to the healthy variation in how different people’s brains receive, process and respond to stimuli. To function well, those of us who identify as neurodivergent need to understand our neurology and how best to adapt so we can flourish in a world that is not set up for us.   

In this 6-week group, we will learn:
1) How our brain / neurology / nervous system works
2) How our unique neurology affects our emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships
3) The importance of self-understanding and a self-care routine that stabilizes our nervous system
4) Ways to work with anxiety, depression, meltdowns and shutdowns
And more…

Each week is centered on a specific theme for exploration. Class will include a short teaching on the theme, a grounding practice, question/answer opportunities throughout, and worksheets we will complete during class or on your own to support your individual growth. While you will get the most benefit out of taking all 6 classes, you may register to take as many classes in the series as you wish.

Weekly Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction to neurodiversity / neurodivergence, cognitive overload
Week 2: Sensory dysregulation
Week 3: Emotional overwhelm
Week 4: Nervous system dysregulation / meltdown / shutdown
Week 5: Burnout
Week 6: Neurodivergent strengths, building resilience, self-advocacy

Please take care of yourself during class. It is fine to have your camera turned off. Feel free to engage/ask questions as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

This group is a psychoeducation class and is not intended to be a therapy space. Feel free to reach out to schedule individual time to meet with me if you need additional mental or emotional support.

Dates: 6 Tuesdays: January 7 - February 11, 2025
Time: 5 PM to 6:10 PM
Location: Online over Zoom (classes will NOT be recorded)
Cost for each weekly class: $55