Workshops

Upcoming workshops

Workshop 1: The NeuroDivergency Grand Tour (3 x 2.5 h Sessions)

Focus: Establishing the “Map and Compass” for ND life.

Topics Covered: Neurodiversity vs. Neurodivergent definitions
The Spiky Profile & Monotropism (Flow States)
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Processing & Processing Delays
Object/People Permanence
The Double Empathy Problem
Direct vs. Indirect Communication (Small Talk Decoding & Scripting)
Non-Traditional Connection
Task Initiation (The Wall of Awful) & Wait Mode

Workshop 2: The Sensory & Biological Body

Focus: Regulation from the inside out.
Topics Covered: * Interoception (hearing internal signals)
Body-Led Regulation & Limbic Overload physiology
Crisis states vs. Baseline
Movement as a tool & Stimming/Fidgeting
Sensory Food Safety
Creating a Personal Sensory Map

Workshop 3: Social Safety & Emotional Resilience

Focus: Protecting your peace in a neurotypical world.

Topics Covered: * Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) Emotional Dysregulation
Setting Dynamic Boundaries (energy-based)
Social Battery management
Literal Conflict Resolution
The Justice Compass (Ethics/Fairness)
Unmasking Safely

Workshop 4: The Low-Demand Sanctuary

Focus: Strategic design for your home and work life.

Topics Covered: * Low-Demand Living (PDA-friendly approaches) Choice Paralysis & Environmental Sensory Audits
Body Doubling (Deep Dive)
Visual Cues & Timers
Using Environment as an External Brain
Dopamine-Seeking vs. Task Completion

Workshop 5: Identity, Integration & The Future

Focus: Long-term sustainability and personal growth.

Topics Covered: * The ND Grief Process & Post-Diagnostic Identity The “Double Rainbow” (Intersecting Identities)
Burnout & The Fatigue Cycle
Sleep/Wake cycles & Digital Overload
Support Ecosystems vs. Independence
Parenting through an ND Lens
Moving toward Interdependence Pricing & Attendance
Fees: Fees are charged per Workshop (this includes all parts/sessions within that workshop). Note: Attendance at all parts of a Workshop is highly recommended for the best experience.