Caregiver and Parent Support Group: Finding Your Calm
An online parent support group for those parenting neurodivergent individuals to help them go from isolated, overwhelmed and confused to connected, confident and calm without giving up time with their child.
Common Experiences Among Parents and Caregivers
When it comes to caregiving for your neurodivergent or autistic child…
You feel constant anxiety and stress trying to figure out what is going to upset them and what might cause a bad day.
Understanding what is going on in their mind feels overwhelming
Sometimes they have very strong feelings and you feel helpless to be able to do anything
When it comes to other people…
It’s hard to stomach the looks they give you and your child in public when your child is struggling
Relatives and even other parents try to convince you that your kid is just “spoiled”
Other people don’t understand your child and try to blame the hard times your child has on you
How you, as a caregiver feel…
Worried about what the future will bring for your child even when things are going well
Alone and isolated because no one seems to understand
Desperate to be able to cope better so that you can be there for your family
Our Parent Support Group Will Cover:
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Understanding Your Neurodivergent Child
Learn to understand your child better and more easily figure out what might be going on with them. Understand more of your child’s possible struggles and what this looks like for them in real life.
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Creating Space for Self Care
Find ways to care for yourself even when you might never be alone. Learn what kind of self-care helps other parents and how they manage to relax.
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Coping with Isolation
Learn how to connect with others who understand what you are going through and figure out what others do when it feels like no one else understands. Make possible new connections with parents that understand you and your child.
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Developing a Helpful Support Network
Learn what a healthy and helpful support network looks like. Learn how to set boundaries and educate the people around you about your child. Get the help that you need and find people who care about you and your family.
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Understanding Grief
Grief can happen whenever things are not the way that you expected them to be. It doesn’t mean that you don’t love what you have. Learn how to get through any grief that you might have so that you can really be present with your child.
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Preventing Burn Out
Parenting is a full time job. Burnout can get in the way of your doing your best and can result in anxiety or depression. We will talk about how to recognize when you are headed towards burnout and what you can do to help yourself.
Finding Your Calm Support Group Information
Who: This caregiver support group is for parents or caregivers of neurodivergent individuals (including autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent diagnoses). The group is intended to provide a welcoming, supportive atmosphere to discuss and work through the struggles that come with providing round-the-clock care for a neurodivergent person. This group is open to individuals living in the state of California.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Wednesday Evenings at 7 pm for 6 weeks
Cost: $45 dollars per session
Space is limited!
About the Group Leader
This support group is led by Danielle Peters, LMFT. Danielle has helped many families and individuals with neurodivergent and ADHD resources in Sacramento, CA. This group workshop is an affordable way for parents to find support and help. With over 20 years of working with families whose children have autism and/or ADHD, Danielle can help you to develop the skills you need to get you and your family to where you feel like you’ve got this.
Sign Up for the Finding Your Calm Parent Support Group
You love the neurodivergent person in your life so much. But that doesn’t take away from the weight you carry as their caregiver or parent. Meeting with other caregivers of neurodivergent individuals can be an essential piece of your self-care and growth as a caretaker. If you’re ready to get the support you deserve, follow the steps below.
Fill out the form below to express interest in this support group.
2. We will either connect by phone or email to ensure that you are a good fit for the group.
You will get preparatory paperwork through my secure client portal along with the Zoom links for meetings.
Start finding your calm while caring for your neurodivergent child.
Other Services at Therapy Practice in Sacramento, CA
I have worked for many years with neurodivergent individuals and families, leading me to provide many therapy services for caregivers of individuals with ADHD and/or autism. These services include support while parenting a child with special needs and support for isolation and grief. I know that caring for neurodivergent individuals is complex and often leads to burnout. So, I assure you that I can provide guidance and support while centering your experience. Let’s get started.