Strong Roots and Branches
Strong Roots and Branches is a six-session course created to bring parents of neurodiverse children together. Held in-person at the BiTS clinicThe group provides a supportive space to share experiences, gain practical strategies, explore helpful resources, and connect with other caregivers navigating similar journeys.
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 and Reflection
- What we have learned and shared.
- What we are taking forward.
- Building ongoing community and support.
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.