Are you the parent of a neuro-divergent child who wants to work on being more present and connected?
Join us for this new group, starting in May 2024!
From the Inside Out: A Mindful Parenting Group for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids
Raising neurodivergent children is not easy, especially in an ableist world that frequently doesn’t give kids and families the supports they need.
That’s why Sarah Díaz and I have adapted my Foundations in Mindful Parenting group to offer a new program, tailored to the needs and experiences of parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children.
Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll learn about key concepts in neurodiversity-affirming parenting, explore messages that we get about neurodivergence and disability that can keep us stuck and learn tools to show up in ways that reduce stress in our homes. Most of all, we will build a community where you can share and connect.
The Details:
What: A 7-week learning and practice group for parents of neurodivergent children adapting the principles of mindful parenting to meet their unique needs
When: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / June 5, 12 - from 12-1pm EST
Who You Are: A parent or caregiver with a neurodivergent child (10 and under) who wants to explore your socialization around disability and expand your capacity to show up with your child in ND affirming ways
Who We Are: Rachel Henes and Sarah Díaz. We are social workers, facilitators, and proud parents of neurodivergent children. Together, we have spent decades researching and reflecting on the core practices for fostering kids' wellbeing.
Where: ZOOM
Cost: $875, which includes all group sessions, home practices and resources to help you build new mindsets and skills, access to a private Slack group where you can share experiences, ask questions, and connect with other caregivers who get it. Payment can be made in full or 3 installments of $290.
Session Overview:
Week 1: Why Are We Here? Moving Out of Fix It Mode & Understanding Neurodiversity-Affirming Parenting
Week 2: Exploring Assumptions about Disability & Defining Ableism
Week 3: Beginner’s Mind & Unpacking Our Stories
Week 4: Integration & Reflection Session
Week 5: Doing Mode, Achievement Culture & Our Relationships
Week 6: Kids Do Well When They Can
Week 7: Parenting For The World We Want
What parents are saying:
“I feel blessed that I was introduced to Rachel because at the end of our group, I have more knowledge, more understanding of my children and family, permission to parent in a different way, more self-love, less feeling like I’m alone, more awareness of what is going on in my body and why I get so stressed out or angry. I have become more patient and tolerant of my kids behavior and even more playful. I know I am on the right path finally! RUN DO NOT WALK to your nearest Mindful Parenting group with Rachel Henes! It will change your life and the life of your family!”
“Working with Rachel was transformational for me in how I think about my children, my family and myself. I highly recommend this class to people who want to approach parenting with a better set of tools, more self awareness and greater understanding of themselves, their children and how to be a better parent.”
“This group gave me concrete practices and perspectives that are helping me stay calm and loving with my children. There’s been a significant decline in fighting in our home and stronger, more trusting bonds are being built. My husband and I now know how to take better, more compassionate care of our children and ourselves. Everyone is winning! I highly recommend this group to anyone who feels that parenting is like an exhausting and frustrating hamster wheel. Thank you, Rachel, for guiding us and teaching us.”
“Rachel’s class changed my focus, energy, and general way that I interact with my kids (and myself). Her unique approach to mindful parenting- blending meditation, science, wisdom, and support that will blow your mind. If you’re at all needing a little extra right now, this is truly the thing to help you make that shift!””
“Rachel brings rich content to the group each week that brought forth engaged, thoughtful conversation that got to the heart of my biggest parenting questions. This group is everything I’ve been craving in my toughest parenting moments.”
“Rachel is phenomenal. Our son has been getting such great reports from his teachers and speech therapist lately. He has been playing well with friends, communicating with language, and making great choices in social settings. It has been such a dream at pick-up, a relatively new feeling! We feel so calm and at ease with everything as well, we know it’s all contributing to a calm, healthy environment for him. And we owe so much of that to our work with Rachel.”
1:1 COACHING & SUPPORT
Are you ready to break out of tiring cycles of frustration, yelling and guilt with your children?
Want tools to approach stress & conflict in new ways?
Looking for respectful and effective ways to respond to challenging behaviors?
Rachel helps parents to do the internal work needed to transform their relationships - with themselves and their children.
Session Options:
6-Session Package Includes:
One introductory / goal setting session (75 minutes)
Five 60 min coaching sessions that focus on :
Managing knee-jerk reactions & noticing triggers
Understanding & responding helpfully to challenging behaviors
Creating a culture of calm at home
Moving out of self-blame & self-doubt
Voxer / email support in-between sessions
Worksheets and resources to integrate evidence-based tools
Suggested reading & practice list
Interested in learning more?
Contact Rachel to learn more about her consultation services or to set up an initial exploratory parenting conversation below.