Wednesday 27th August @ 19:00 CEST
Change is Never Easy – But it’s Easier When You’re Not Alone
Embracing mistakes is essential to the human experience. Every misstep offers us valuable lessons that contribute to our growth. However, there are ways of approaching life that make it easier for both us (parents) and our kids.
Parent-Centred Support to Benefit the
Whole Family
This is not a parenting workshop, but a parent-centred training that will give you the tools to create a strong foundation for self-regulation, physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being, so you can then show your child through your example how to care for yourself in a way that allows you to feel less stressed and more in control of life.
Because our children learn from what we do, not what we say, when we do better, our kids do better. However, life doesn't come with a manual, nor does raising a human being. So, join us and get the support you need to support your child's needs, from a "full bucket" with a bit more fun and joy.
Meet Your Facilitator, Dr. Elizabeth Joy Shaffer
Neurodiversity & Self-Regulated Learning Expert
Dr. Elizabeth Joy Shaffer is an internationally renowned American board-certified occupational therapist driven by a deep passion for empowering children, families, and schools. Dedicated to creating systemic change, she prioritises human needs and development in education, healthcare, and family health. Her mission is to empower all individuals (especially the neurodivergent community) with the information, tools, and support needed to live to their fullest potential with less stress and more joy.
As the founder of Therapeutic Innovations International and chair of the IFIP Therapist and Specialist Forum, Dr. Shaffer draws on 25 years of experience supporting thousands of children and families worldwide.
A published researcher, influential leader, and inspiring keynote speaker, she champions neurodiversity and envisions a world where every child thrives.
"Parents often experience moderate to severe levels of stress due to the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Previous research has proven that excessive parental stress negatively impacts both the parent's and the child’s health. However, few organisations have been identified that offer intervention programs focusing directly on decreasing parental stress."
This Workshop is For You if
✓ You love your kids deeply, but want a new story with more connection and less stress
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✓ You want to feel less overwhelmed, but don’t know where to start
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✓ You need support creating new habits and routines that make it easier to co-regulate from a calm and centered space with your child.
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✓ You aspire to support your child’s regulation by mastering (and using) tools and techniques to self-regulate yourself so that you can be that excellent model for your child.
What You Can Expect From This Workshop
Sustainable tips on how to build a nervous system foundation - so your calm isn't dependent on external factors (your child's behaviour)
3 easily-integratable strategies for self-regulation to enhance your (and your child's) mental, emotional, and physical well-being (with no added time commitment)
A 5-minute guided practice to reconnect with your body and breath, so you can soften the stress response and co-regulate with calm and compassion (for both you and your child)
Realistic methods to help you move from reactivity and regret to responding with patience and presence (while modelling how to tackle life's challenging moments with ease)
A strong foundation to start your self-regulation success while modeling to your child how to do the same
Audry, mother of 6 y/o
girl with autism
“Dr. Shaffer is not only knowledgeable but extremely empathetic and relatable. She shares and opens up fearlessly about her own parenting experiences to invite a safe space for parents and caregivers to get support, be heard, and get inspired! She is a privilege to meet and learn from. She is a true gem!"
Darcy, grandmother of two highly spirited boys
"Excellent resource for parents looking to make that leap from frustration to problem-solving mode. Parents will gain the confidence that working to regulate our own emotions and stress will help us carve out a safer space and a calmer environment for both parents and children to thrive."
Ida, single Mother of
9 y/o child with developmental delays
“My relationship with my son has completely changed. I have replaced feelings of guilt and resentment with love and acceptance. Thank you!”
Tracy, mother of two teens with special needs
“This is extremely helpful. Clearly, we need to reduce our own stress and stress in the household in order to help the kids reduce theirs.”
Participating Parents' Perspectives
Spot & Stop the Unconscious Thoughts & Behaviors
That Lead to Overwhelm & Disconnection
Join The Movement to Stress Less & Love More
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