Shine On, Mom!
an education & art-making workshop
for mothers of neurodivergent children
Loneliness.
Overwhelm.
Exhaustion.
Self-Doubt.
Judgement.
Worry.
Pressure.
Frustration.
…and more
As the mother of a neurodivergent child, you likely find yourself in one or all of these feelings on a regular basis. Mothering is tough enough, especially in a culture that can be quick to judge us harshly or hold us to impossibly high ideals. But mothering a neurodivergent child is tough times ten (or more!). We carry the stresses and pressures all mothers do, but we also carry the extra burdens that come with caring for a differently-wired human in a world that far too often demands "typical" behaviors and needs.
Give yourself the gift of support this Mother's Day by joining us for a unique workshop where you'll receive education, art-making, support & connection. You'll be warmly invited to turn your attention inward to notice your own resilience and strength, enhancing your sense of empowerment, ease, and hope.
Our time together will include:
You will also receive a content summary handout, self-reflection worksheets, and follow-up resources to further support your learning and resilience after the workshop ends. Our art-making experience will guide you in creating a meaningful votive candle that you will be able to keep and use as a reminder of the many ways you're worth celebrating.
Overwhelm.
Exhaustion.
Self-Doubt.
Judgement.
Worry.
Pressure.
Frustration.
…and more
As the mother of a neurodivergent child, you likely find yourself in one or all of these feelings on a regular basis. Mothering is tough enough, especially in a culture that can be quick to judge us harshly or hold us to impossibly high ideals. But mothering a neurodivergent child is tough times ten (or more!). We carry the stresses and pressures all mothers do, but we also carry the extra burdens that come with caring for a differently-wired human in a world that far too often demands "typical" behaviors and needs.
Give yourself the gift of support this Mother's Day by joining us for a unique workshop where you'll receive education, art-making, support & connection. You'll be warmly invited to turn your attention inward to notice your own resilience and strength, enhancing your sense of empowerment, ease, and hope.
Our time together will include:
- An overview of common stressors and challenges mothers of neurodivergent children experience
- A guided self-reflection exercise to help you identify your resilient qualities and strengths
- A therapeutic art-making experience where you will use your creativity to further honor and expand your resilience
- A closing group celebration ceremony
You will also receive a content summary handout, self-reflection worksheets, and follow-up resources to further support your learning and resilience after the workshop ends. Our art-making experience will guide you in creating a meaningful votive candle that you will be able to keep and use as a reminder of the many ways you're worth celebrating.
Friday May 10th
1 pm-3 pm EST
Online via Zoom
Cost: $50 per person +
cost of materials*
*You will need to purchase your own materials for this virtual event.
Space is limited to 30 participants.
This event is for adults who are mothers of neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, etc) of all ages, including mothers of adult children. This workshop will not be recorded to protect privacy and promote group discussion.
For some participants, there will be suspected or possible neurodivergence in your child/children that has not (yet) been formally diagnosed. If a neurodiversity-lens helps you understand your experience of your child, you are very much welcome to join us.
This event is for adults who are mothers of neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, etc) of all ages, including mothers of adult children. This workshop will not be recorded to protect privacy and promote group discussion.
For some participants, there will be suspected or possible neurodivergence in your child/children that has not (yet) been formally diagnosed. If a neurodiversity-lens helps you understand your experience of your child, you are very much welcome to join us.
meet your facilitators
laurie
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lina
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Laurie Budlong-Morse is an AANE Certified Neurodiverse Couples Therapist with personal lived experience with neurodiversity up, down, and all around her family tree. She's a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a private practice in Indianapolis and co-facilitator of the local group Indy Autism Clinicians. You can learn more about Laurie here. |
Lina Pugsley is a student Art Therapist at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, a Masters of Science in Creativity, and has completed advanced autism and mental health training with CMHO. Lina passionately advocates for neurodiversity, both in her clinical practicum and personal life, based near Toronto, Canada. |