Strong Roots and Branches
Strong Roots and Branches is a six-session course created to bring parents of neurodiverse children together. The group provides a supportive space to share experiences, gain practical strategies, explore helpful resources, and connect with other caregivers navigating similar journeys.
Kay Haseldine
For over 20 years, Kay has taught in elementary schools across British Columbia. While she loved teaching, she was drawn to counselling in a desire to support individuals on their mental health and wellness journeys. Kay graduated with her MA in Counseling Psychology coursework through Yorkville University and has been supporting clients through a variety of modalities and therapy types ever since.
Her experience with neurodiversity both in a clinic and classroom setting makes Kay the perfect individual to support you and the neurodiversity within your household.
Support Group Topics
Understanding Neurodiversity in the Family
- What does Neurodiversity mean to you?
- Sharing the joys and challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child.
- Family dynamics: different brains under one roof.
- Supporting siblings.
Communicating and Connection
- Strategies for connecting across differences.
- Co-regulation and emotional attunement.
- Building positive parent-child relationships.
Thriving Through Support
- “Evidence-based” interventions & therapies.
- Empowering strengths & interests.
- Navigating burnout & finding balance as a parent.
Advocacy, Education, & Resources
- Understanding IEPs.
- How to advocate effectively in schools & systems.
- Exploring local community support.
Future-Focused Parenting
- Hopes and expectations for our children’s futures.
- Planning for transitions (teens to adulthood, school to work, etc.).
- Supporting independence while staying connected.
Integration & Reflection
- What we have learned and shared.
- What we are taking forward.
- Building ongoing community and support.