Becoming Twice-Compassionate
an online support group
for partners & spouses of
autistic* adults
2nd Thursday of each month, 3-4:30 pm EST
via Zoom
$30 per session
When you loved someone who is wired differently, you need different support. You'll find it here: in a circle with your peers, guided by a therapist who specializes in mixed-neurotype relationships.
Together, we'll discuss common challenges, identify problem-solving possibilities, and even celebrate the joys of neurodiverse relationships. Topics we may address include:
We'll center our conversations around concepts and themes related to self-compassion and autism-compassion (taken together we call this "twice-compassion").
Over the course of each four month session of our group, we'll move through the following focus areas:
Optional learning materials to support self-reflection and growth will be provided, including a workbook, recommended readings, and guided meditation recordings.
Join us! Just bring your authentic self, a little hope, and an open heart--we'll journey together toward concepts and practices that will enable you to thrive as you love yourself and your neurodivergent partner.
Together, we'll discuss common challenges, identify problem-solving possibilities, and even celebrate the joys of neurodiverse relationships. Topics we may address include:
- How to recognize the complex, even conflicting emotions you experience and respond with intention
- How to talk to yourself in a gentler, kinder way, especially regarding challenging interactions in your relationship
- How balance your own needs with accommodations for your partner's needs
- How to discern when to "let go" and when to "push" for change in your relationship
- How to work cooperatively and effectively with your partner to improve relationship satisfaction
We'll center our conversations around concepts and themes related to self-compassion and autism-compassion (taken together we call this "twice-compassion").
Over the course of each four month session of our group, we'll move through the following focus areas:
- Tender Self-Compassion
- Fierce Self-Compassion
- Autism-Compassion
- Integrating Self-Compassion with Autism-Compassion
Optional learning materials to support self-reflection and growth will be provided, including a workbook, recommended readings, and guided meditation recordings.
Join us! Just bring your authentic self, a little hope, and an open heart--we'll journey together toward concepts and practices that will enable you to thrive as you love yourself and your neurodivergent partner.
Our support group opens/closes at 4 month intervals:
November to February (Registration Opening In October)
March to June (Registration Opening In February)
July to October (Registration Opening In June)
Participants must register for all 4 months to create group safety & consistency.
You are welcome to join us for as many 4 month sessions as you need.
November to February (Registration Opening In October)
March to June (Registration Opening In February)
July to October (Registration Opening In June)
Participants must register for all 4 months to create group safety & consistency.
You are welcome to join us for as many 4 month sessions as you need.
GROUP CURRENTLY FORMING.
Reach out to me at [email protected] for more information and to join my interest list.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
11/14, 12/12, 1/9, 2/13
3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12
7/10, 8/14 ,9/11, 10/9
Reach out to me at [email protected] for more information and to join my interest list.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
11/14, 12/12, 1/9, 2/13
3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12
7/10, 8/14 ,9/11, 10/9
*Your partner does not need to be formally diagnosed or self-identified for you to participate in this group. If using the framework of autism helps you understand your partner and your relationship with them, you are welcome here.
meet your facilitatorLaurie is an AANE Certified Neurodiverse Couples Therapist with personal lived experience of neurodiverse relationships up & down 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. |
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