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SUMMARY:Co-Regulation for Neurodivergent Families: Calming Chaos, Building Connection
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/co-regulation-for-neurodivergent-families-calming-chaos-building-connection/
LOCATION:Beban Social Centre :: 2300 Bowen rd Nanaimo, v9t 3k7
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p>When your child is overwhelmed, it&rsquo;s not defiance it&rsquo;s a nervous system asking for safety.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>This workshop is for anyone who&rsquo;s ever felt unsure of what to do in the middle of a meltdown, transition, or emotional storm. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or support professional, this session will teach you how to turn chaos into connection.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Facilitated by May Sosa, a psychiatric nurse and parent of a neurodivergent child, this event combines clinical insight with lived experience. You&rsquo;ll learn how to support children who experience the world differently those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities by using practical, proven co-regulation strategies.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Together, we&rsquo;ll explore:</p>=0D=0A=
<p>How to recognize early signs of stress before a child escalates</p>=0D=0A=
<p>What happens in a child&rsquo;s body and brain during overwhelm</p>=0D=0A=
<p>How your voice, body, and nervous system influence theirs</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Tools and phrases to stay connected and grounded even when things get hard</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Sensory-friendly supports and calming practices you can use right away</p>=0D=0A=
<p>You&rsquo;ll complete a personalized co-regulation map tailored to your child or students, and leave with real tools not just theory that make everyday life feel more manageable.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>&ldquo;So many parents tell me, &lsquo;I know my child&rsquo;s struggling, but I don&rsquo;t know how to help without making it worse.&rsquo; This workshop is the answer to that. It gives you a calm, practical way forward even in the hardest moments.&rdquo;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>May Sosa, RPN, BSPN, BA, Founder of Stories Without Labels</p>=0D=0A=
<p>This is a warm, welcoming space where no one is judged. You don&rsquo;t need to fix your child you just need a few new ways to connect with them.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>If you&rsquo;ve ever thought, &ldquo;I wish I knew what to do when my child melts down,&rdquo; this workshop is for you.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Come learn how to co-regulate with calm, confidence, and connection.</p>
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