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SUMMARY:Book Club - Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the book Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff\, Ph.D.\nWednesday April 8th\, 2020 from 7:30pm to 9:00 pm \nMeeting to be held virtually in my Zoom room! \nRegister here \nBook summary: \nThe relentless search for high self-esteem has become a virtual religion; and a tyrannical one at that. Our competitive culture tells us we need to be special and above average to feel good about ourselves\, but we can’t all be above average at the same time. There is always someone richer\, more attractive\, or successful than we are. And even when we do manage to feel self-esteem for one golden moment\, we can’t hold on to it. Our sense of self-worth bounces around like a ping-pong ball\, rising and falling in lock-step with our latest success or failure. \nFortunately\, there is an alternative to self-esteem that many psychologists believe is a better and more effective path to happiness: self-compassion. The research of Dr. Kristin Neff and others strongly suggests that people who are more self-compassionate lead healthier\, more productive lives than those who are self-critical. And the feelings of security and self-worth provided by self-compassion are highly stable. Self-compassion steps in precisely when we fall down\, allowing us to get up and try again. \nDr. Neff helps readers understand that compassion isn’t only something that we should apply to others. Just as we’d have compassion for a good friend who was going through a hard time or felt inadequate in some way\, why not for ourselves? Many people believe that they need to be self-critical to motivate themselves\, but in fact they just end up feeling anxious\, incompetent and depressed. Dr. Neff’s research shows that far from encouraging self-indulgence\, self-compassion helps us to see ourselves clearly and make needed changes because we care about ourselves and want to reach our full potential. \nThis groundbreaking book shows readers how to let go of their constant\, debilitating self-judgment and finally learn to be kind to themselves. Using solid empirical research\, personal stories\, humor\, and dozens of practical exercises\, Dr. Neff—the world’s leading experts on self-compassion—shows readers how to heal the wounds of the past so that they can be healthier\, happier and more effective. Entertaining\, highly readable and eminently accessible\, this book has the power to change your life. (from Dr. Neff’s website)
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/2020-book-club-self-compassion/
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 - Raising Your Challenging Child - Parent Child Journey
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dan Shapiro’s Parent Child Journey – An Individualized Approach for Raising Your Challenging Child is a 10-session program for parents of children (ages preschool through early adolescence) with difficult behaviors. It is designed to help parents identify the sources of their children’s challenges and learn what they can do about them. During each session\, we will discuss proactive strategies for raising children with difficult temperaments and developmental differences. The emphasis is on customizing the strategy to fit each child’s unique profile while taking parents’ profiles into account as well. Different children\, different parents\, different approaches. \nREGISTER HERE!\nThis section will be led by Dr. Sarah Wayland\, Ph.D. and starts Monday\, March 9th\, 2020. \nTOPICS \n\nKnow Your Child/Know Yourself\nTime-In and Self-Care\nEngagement and Understanding\nMotivation through Positive Attention\nSelf-Motivation & Learning from Experience\nMotivation through Rewards\nProblem-Solving\nIgnoring and Timeout\nPausing for Empathy and Self-Reflection\nWeaknesses\, Strengths\, and Independence\n\nDates \n\nMarch 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\nApril 20\, 27 (no class 6th\, 13th)\nMay 4\, 11\, 18 (no class May 25th\, Memorial Day)\nJune 1st\n\nCost: $150 – $350.  If you pay what you can it helps us keep our program accessible to all. \nREGISTER HERE!\nYou can help spread the word by downloading a copy of my flyer and posting it.
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/spring-2020-raising-your-challenging-child-parent-child-journey/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T193000
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SUMMARY:Book Club - The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the book The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz (who will join us in person!)\nWednesday January 15th\, 2020 from 7:30pm to 9:00 pm \nat the offices of Guiding Exceptional Parents (4711 Sheridan Street\, Riverdale Park\, MD 20737) \nRegister here! \nBook summary: \nThe groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) – and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents–now revised and updated. \nDoes your child exhibit over-responsivity–or under-responsivity–to touch or movement? A child with SPD may be a “sensory avoider\,” withdrawing from touch\, refusing to wear certain clothing\, avoiding active games–or he may be a “sensory disregarder\,” needing a jump start to get moving. Are they over-responsive–or under-responsive–to sounds\, sights taste\, or smell? She may cover her ears or eyes\, be a picky eater\, or seem oblivious to sensory cues. Do they crave sensation? The “sensory craver” never gets enough of certain sensations\, e.g.\, messy play\, spicy food\, noisy action\, and perpetual movement. Or perhaps they have poor sensory discrimination. She may not sense the difference between objects or experiences–unaware of what she’s holding unless she looks\, and unable to sense when she’s falling or how to catch herself. Some children with SPD have unusually high or low activity level? The child may be constantly on the go–wearing out everyone around him–or move slowly and tire easily\, showing little interest in the world. Or they may have problems with posture or motor coordination – He may slouch\, move awkwardly\, seem careless or accident-prone. \nThese are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Disorder–a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. The Out-of-Sync Child offers comprehensive\, clear information for parents and professionals–and a drug-free treatment approach for children.
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/book-club-the-out-of-sync-child-by-carol-stock-kranowitz/
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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SUMMARY:Winter 2020 - First\, Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is for parents who want to improve their quality of life and their relationship with their children. The material I cover truly changed my life\, and I would love to share it with you. To quote Brianna Wiest\, “True self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake\, it is making the choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from.” Take my class and start the process of building a life that sustains you\, even when things are hard. \nIn this eight-session workshop you will learn new ways to think about your problems and how to implement self-care techniques proven to reduce stress\, even when life is incredibly busy. In addition to learning more about yourself\, you will join with other parents who want to learn skills taught in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy\, as well as mindfulness–based stress reduction techniques. \nREGISTRATION CLOSED\nThis workshop will be led by Dr. Sarah Wayland\, Ph.D. and starts Monday\, January 13th\, 2020. \nTopics \n\nUnderstand Yourself\nThoughts\, Behavior & Feelings\nPleasant Activities\, Relaxation & Mindfulness\nChange Your Thinking\nEffective Communication\nOvercome Your Fears\nStages of Your Journey\nRewrite Your Story\n\nDates \n\nJanuary 13\, 20\, 27\nFebruary 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\nMarch 2\n\nCost: $125 – $300.  If you pay what you can it helps us keep our program accessible to all. \nREGISTRATION CLOSED\nYou can help spread the word by downloading a copy of the flyer and posting it.
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/winter-2020-first-put-on-your-own-oxygen-mask/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191105
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SUMMARY:Parenting Autism Summit
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing together 28 of the world’s autism and parenting experts to share the most effective symptom management and parenting strategies for kids with less-obvious autism (or Asperger’s) and their parents. \nThey’ll share insights on the autistic brain and experience\, the impact of sensory struggles\, behavior\, emotions\, and regulation\, social challenges\, life as a teen or adult with autism\, empowering your child for success\, and so\, so much more. \nIf you want to improve life for your child with autism\, and improve life for yourself as a parent of a child with autism\, this is an event you can’t afford to miss. \nGet more information and register for FREE here.
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/parenting-autism-summit/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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SUMMARY:Parent Academy Series - Fall 2019
DESCRIPTION:Come learn from our experts about language development\, behavior management\, and navigating the IEP process. \nTwo Sessions\, Five Options\n2:00 – 3:30 \n\nSpeech Language Developmental Milestones and Stimulation Strategies (Tiffany Phoenix)\nTips for Managing Challenging Behaviors (Kimberly Brown-Lucas)\n\n4:00 – 5:45 \n\nKnow Your Child\, Know Yourself: Parenting with Your Child’s Profile in Mind (Sarah Wayland)\nSocial Communication Disorders and Pragmatic Language Skills (Tiffany Phoenix)\nIEP Goals: Learn How to Write and Manage IEP Goals (Kimberly Brown-Lucas)\n\nRegister here
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/parent-academy-series-fall-2019/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190918T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190918T210000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2019 - Parent Child Journey - Raising Your Challenging Child
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dan Shapiro’s Parent Child Journey – An Individualized Approach for Raising Your Challenging Child is a 10-session program for parents of children (ages preschool through early adolescence) with difficult behaviors. It is designed to help parents identify the sources of their children’s challenges and learn what they can do about them. During each session\, we will discuss proactive strategies for raising children with difficult temperaments and developmental differences. The emphasis is on customizing the strategy to fit each child’s unique profile while taking parents’ profiles into account as well. Different children\, different parents\, different approaches. \nREGISTER HERE!\nThis section will be led by Dr. Sarah Wayland\, Ph.D. and starts Wednesday\, September 18th\, 2019. \nTOPICS \n\nKnow Your Child/Know Yourself\nTime-In and Self-Care\nEngagement and Understanding\nMotivation through Positive Attention\nSelf-Motivation & Learning from Experience\nMotivation through Rewards\nProblem-Solving\nIgnoring and Timeout\nPausing for Empathy and Self-Reflection\nWeaknesses\, Strengths\, and Independence\n\nDates \n\nSeptember 18\, 25\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\nNovember 6\, 13\, 20\n\nCost: $150 – $350.  If you pay what you can it helps us keep our program accessible to all. \nREGISTER HERE!\nYou can help spread the word by downloading a copy of my flyer and posting it. If you can’t make my class\, this flyer has information about three offerings by other professionals on the Parent Child Journey Team.
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/fall-2019-parent-child-journey-raising-your-challenging-child/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T193000
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SUMMARY:Book Club - Differently Wired by Debbie Reber
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book club discussing the book: Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World by Debbie Reber\nTuesday\, July 9th\, 2019 from 7:30pm to 9:00 pm \nOffices of Guiding Exceptional Parents\, Riverdale Park\, MD (map it) \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED – We are filled to capacity! \nSpecial Guest: Debbie Reber will be joining us by video! \nBook summary: \nToday millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn’t respect\, support\, or embrace who they really are—these are what Deborah Reber is calling the “differently wired” kids\, the one in five children with ADHD\, dyslexia\, Asperger’s\, giftedness\, anxiety\, sensory processing disorder\, and other neurodifferences. Their challenges are many. But for the parents who love them\, the challenges are just as hard—struggling to find the right school\, the right therapist\, the right parenting group while feeling isolated and harboring endless internal doubts about what’s normal\, what’s not\, and how to handle it all. \nBut now there’s hope. Written by Deborah Reber\, a bestselling author and mother in the midst of an eye-opening journey with her son who is twice exceptional (he has ADHD\, Asperger’s\, and is highly gifted)\, Differently Wired is a how-to\, a manifesto\, a book of wise advice\, and the best kind of been-there\, done-that companion. (summary from amazon)
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/book-club-differently-wired-raising-an-exceptional-child-in-a-conventional-world/
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T193000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book club discussing the book: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky\nMonday April 22nd\, 2019 from 7:30pm to 9:00 pm \nOffices of Better Together Family Therapy\, Kensington MD (map it) \nGo here to register!\nBook summary: \nWhy do we do the things we do? More than a decade in the making\, this game-changing book is Robert Sapolsky’s genre-shattering attempt to answer that question as fully as perhaps only he could\, looking at it from every angle. Sapolsky’s storytelling concept is delightful\, but it also has a powerful intrinsic logic: He starts by looking at the factors that bear on a person’s reaction in the precise moment a behavior occurs and then hops back in time from there in stages\, ultimately ending up at the deep history of our species and its evolutionary legacy. (summary from amazon)
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/book-club-behave-the-biology-of-humans-at-our-best-and-worst/
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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SUMMARY:2019 Diamonds in the Rough Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Diamonds in the Rough Conference will place a special focus on the skills and supports students need to successfully launch at each educational stage. \nFor parents raising a child with special educational needs\, even small changes can feel big. Growing in confidence and hope\, thinking farther out\, and developing plans for a child’s future becomes crucial as children age and mature. \nThe Diamonds Conference is a unique event at which parents\, advocates\, and professionals learn\, connect\, and share\, with the goal of empowering children and ultimately launching them to becoming independent adults. \nDr. Sarah Wayland will be presenting Launching Twice Exceptional Students on the second day of the conference. \nPlease check the event website for more information\, including cost.
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/2019-diamonds-in-the-rough-conference/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T183000
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SUMMARY:Effective Communication
DESCRIPTION:Effective Communication for Better Outcomes for Your Child. \nFeaturing Dr. Sarah Wayland \n6:30 pm at the PTO meeting for CMIT-North Elementary School\, Laurel\, MD. \nTime: 6:30pm\nDate: Monday\, April 8th\, 2019\nLocation: CMIT-North Elementary School
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/effective-communication/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T140000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Emotions
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Emotions\, Stress\, and the Brain: Self-Regulation Strategies to Help You and Your Family\, \n\n\n\nOrganized by CHADD Northern Virginia/DC Chapter \nOur featured lecture\, “Understanding Emotions\, Stress and the Brain: Self Regulations Strategies to Help You and Your Family”\, will be given by our guest speaker\, Sarah Wayland\, from Guiding Exceptional Parents in Maryland. Please RSVP. \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00pm\nDate: Sunday\, April 7th\, 2019\nLocation: Petworth Neighborhood Library
URL:https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/event/understanding-emotions/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Events
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