ONLINE WORKSHOP OVER 1 DAY
Do you have a Neurodivergent Child? Would you like some help to think about the different ways you could help them?
This is a thoughtful, practical training for those who want to understand their ND child’s world with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Parenting a neurodivergent child often means holding many layers at once. There can be moments of joy and connection, alongside overwhelm, worry, or feeling unsure how to support your child’s unique needs. This training offers a grounded, non-judgemental space to explore what can help an ND child feel safe, understood, and able to thrive, while also recognising the reality of family life.
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Date: Saturday 15th September 2026
Times: 10.00am(BST) start until 4.00pm(BST)
Trainer: Ruth Daly Scroll down to see more about the trainer
Location: Online
Cost: £80 if booked by 15th July 2026,
£110 if booked by 15th August 2026,
£130 Full Price
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If your booking is accepted that means there was space for you. If it is full, email sambaker.pa@gmail.com to join the ‘reserve list’. Then, if anyone drops out we will notify you, if there is a ‘last minute’ place for you. We will also let you know when we plan a new date.
This workshop looks at the sensory, emotional and communication differences common in ND children, and how these can shape daily routines, transitions and relationships. We will explore meltdowns, shutdowns, RSD, PDA-style responses, executive functioning differences and masking through a practical and compassionate lens.
Participants will be invited to explore a range of strategies and approaches that can support communication, reduce overwhelm and strengthen connection. These are offered as possibilities to try, with room to adapt and shape them to your own family’s needs.
Themes include
- Understanding sensory processing differences and spotting early signs of overwhelm
- Exploring emotional intensity, meltdowns, shutdowns and patterns like RSD or demand avoidance
- Communication differences, pacing, and reducing pressure in everyday interactions
- Making sense of executive functioning, low spoons, and the realities of daily transitions
- Considering co-regulation, grounding and staying steady during difficult moments
- Reflecting on family rhythms, boundaries and connection without judgement or perfection
Trainer: Ruth Daly
Ruth is a Sex and Relationship Therapist and clinical supervisor with experience in neurodivergence, Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and trauma focused therapeutic work. Ruth’s practice is informed by an embodied and relational style that makes space for the subtleties of human experience. They bring an anti-oppressive awareness to their work, paying attention to culture, context and the stories that often remain unspoken.
Ruth contributes to the wider field through writing and specialist training, and holds advanced accreditation with Pink Therapy. They present at national conferences, including ATSAC, and their written work supports ongoing developments in therapeutic and supervisory practice. Their facilitation invites curiosity, reflection and thoughtful engagement with the emotional landscapes clients and therapists move through. Ruth also provides consultancy for organisations and charities, supporting teams to develop neurodivergence informed practice, deepen their GSRD awareness and strengthen their trauma responsive work.
Maximum numbers: This workshop will have a maximum of 30 participants
Approved for CPD : This course will give you 6 hours CPD
Our expectation: IS THAT YOU WILL ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP FOR THE FULL LENGTH OF THE COURSE, HAVE YOUR VIDEO ON, YOUR MOBILE OFF, AND FULLY PARTICIPATE.
- There are some online talks on zoom that allow you to come and go, or to choose not to participate in the exercise and breakout rooms. This culture has started to creep into our workshops. We have even had people say they want to leave to go and pick up children from school or walk their dog! People dropping in and out is very disruptive – especially when there may be group exercises that are planned for the same group to participate in a number of times.
- Because of this, we want to be clear about our expectations. This workshop has been planned with the assumption that you, and everyone else, will attend for the full time.
- SO PLEASE BE CLEAR, THAT IF YOU BOOK ON THIS WORKSHOP, WE EXPECT YOU TO ATTEND FOR THE WHOLE TIME, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BREAKOUT ROOMS AND EXERCISES AND HAVE YOUR VIDEO SWITCHED ON.
- Please also put your mobile to one side and on silent – checking your phone or texting will mean that you miss material. So we request that you only check your phone during breaks.
Slides and exercises: The handouts and exercises will be sent to you by email, one week before the workshop. We will ask you to PRINT THESE OUT before the workshop. If you have a problem printing them, we can print them and post them to you. There will be a charge for this service of £12 in the UK, £15 in Europe. Please give us at least 2 weeks notice if you need this, as we may not be able to do this at short notice. Please don’t read the handouts and exercises in advance. We ask this because there may be things that, as a ‘therapist’ you won’t know about your ‘client’, and knowing this will lessen the impact of the exercise.
Equipment you will need: We will use Zoom, so you would need a computer that has good enough internet access to be able to be online, and in a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed. It would be preferable if there are no people walking around in the background. An Iphone can be used in an emergency, but we recommend planning on using a laptop or computer. Tablets also work, though please be aware that they have less functionality in Zoom. You will need access to a printer to print the handouts (Please see Slides and Exercises above)
Therapists Insurance: By booking on this workshop you confirm that you have sufficient insurance to offer therapy to the public. (We are required by the NCIP, who accredit this workshop, to ask you to confirm this). If there is any discrepancy please let us know by contacting jonstow.cyh@gmail.com
Cancellations: Any request to change (eg defer to alternative dates) or cancel your place at a workshop, that is made at less than 21 days before the course start date will be charged in full. Any cancellation / amendments / requests to defer before 21 days, will be subject to a 12.5% handling charge.
For more information: Look at https://therapyandcounselling.co.uk/ or email: sambaker.pa@gmail.com or call Juliet Grayson on 01291 638805
CPD form: A Certificate of Attendance form for Continuous Professional Development will be sent by email once you have filled in the feedback form.
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