Strengthen Your Child’s Self-regulation Skills & Mindfully Manage Your Stress
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If you are like most parents I have met, you may be feeling exhausted, stressed, and stretched beyond your limits with the current climate we are living in.
And when stress builds in the body and nervous system, it becomes much harder to:
• Stay calm during emotional outbursts
• Think clearly in difficult moments
• Support others during their dysregulation
• Protect your own health and well-being
This is true for both you and your child. This is why I feel it is extremely important for parents to get the support and tools to help them feel more regulated, so they have the foundation to help their child regulate as well.
When parents have the tools to manage stress and restore balance, the entire family dynamic changes.
Join Our Live Interactive Workshop
3 Keys to Managing Stress, Strengthening Your Well-Being, and Supporting Your Child’s Self-Regulation
In this live and interactive workshop, you’ll learn three powerful, science-informed strategies that help parents:
✔ Reduce stress and calm the nervous system
✔ Increase emotional resilience and mental clarity
✔ Strengthen health and well-being under pressure
✔ Respond to challenges with greater patience and confidence
✔ Teach children practical tools for managing emotions and stress
These tools are simple, practical, and designed for real life, addressing the often-overlooked challenges parents face, not known to those who have not lived the complex dynamics of raising a neurodivergent child(ren).
By the end of this workshop, you will have:
- A powerful framework for understanding stress and self-regulation
- Learn how your nervous system influences parenting and why regulation is the key to resilience.
- Three practical tools you can use immediately
- Simple strategies to help calm your body, restore balance, and reduce overwhelm in the moment.
- Techniques you can teach your child
- Practical approaches that help children manage emotions, reduce meltdowns, and build lifelong resilience.
Why This Matters
When parents become more regulated:
• Children experience less emotional overwhelm
• Families experience less conflict and stress
• Parents gain more confidence and clarity
• Children develop stronger emotional regulation skills
It is easier to help your child feel calm and happy when you take steps to do the same for yourself. (This is a journey your facilitator has worked on and now helps other parents to do the same in less time and with more ease)
And when families experience less stress, everyone thrives.
This workshop is designed for:
• Parents of children with additional needs or sensitivities
• Parents who may be feeling burned out or overwhelmed
• Parents looking for practical self-regulation strategies
• Parents who want tools they can use themselves and teach their child
You’ll have the opportunity to learn, feel, and practice strategies that you can easily integrate into your busy life.
Join us and discover the three keys to begin the transformation to mindfully tackle tough parenting in a way that both you and your child learn from, not regret and want to forget (I have been there many times).
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR, DR. ELIZABETH JOY:
Dr. Elizabeth Joy Shaffer is an internationally renowned, board-certified American occupational therapist driven by a deep passion for empowering children, families, and schools. Dedicated to creating systemic change, she prioritises human needs and development in education, healthcare, and family health. Her work has supported thousands of individuals, families, educators, and children worldwide.
A published researcher, influential leader, and inspiring keynote speaker, she champions neurodiversity and envisions a world where every child thrives. Her published research on her work with parents is available HERE.
She is a contributing author to The Highest Frequencies of Love: Unconventional Solutions for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum and The Perfectly Imperfect Parent.
"Dr. Shaffer is not only knowledgeable but extremely empathetic and relatable. She shares her parenting experiences fearlessly to create a safe space for parents and caregivers to get support, be heard, and be inspired!"
- Audry, mother of a 6-year-old girl with autism
"Excellent resource for parents looking to make that leap from frustration to problem-solving mode. Parents will gain the confidence that working to regulate our own emotions and stress will help us carve out a safer space and a calmer environment for both parents and children to thrive."
Darcy, grandmother of two highly spirited boys
QUICK FAQS:
Q: What if I miss the live event?
A: If you do not make it, message us, and you will receive the training in a recorded format afterwards. You will get the information and tools, but not in a live and dynamic format.
Q: Why is this a paid event?
A: We commit to things we invest in. This is a chance to get live expert support and guidance for a very low cost. You will get elements from a much larger workshop that you can use right away.
Q: Will there be a chance for me to ask questions?
A: Yes, there will be a dedicated Q&A session at the end
Q: Does this event take place online?
A: Yes, please sign in to the event using the Zoom link provided when you RSVP
