Parenting a neurodivergent child or teen can be beautiful, rewarding, exhausting, and, at times, incredibly isolating. Many parents find themselves carrying the emotional labour of advocating, researching, coordinating appointments, supporting emotional regulation, navigating school systems, and caring for everyone around them—often while struggling to care for themselves.

Held is a small, supportive counselling group designed specifically for mothers raising neurodivergent children and teens. While many participants may identify as neurodivergent themselves, this is not a requirement. However, the group will include a specialized focus on the unique experiences of parenting as a neurodivergent mother.

Together, we will explore practical tools, evidence-informed strategies, and meaningful conversations that support both your child and yourself. This is a space where you can learn, reflect, be supported, and simply exhale alongside other women who truly understand the journey.

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Throughout the program, topics may include:

• Nervous system regulation

• Burnout prevention and recovery

• Emotional wellbeing

• Hormones and women’s health

• Self-care that actually feels sustainable

• Boundaries and reducing the mental load

• Neurodiversity-affirming parenting approaches

• Strengthening family relationships

• Creating sustainable supports for yourself and your family

• Navigating guilt, shame, and perfectionism

• Finding connection and community

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Most importantly, Held offers an opportunity to connect with other mothers who truly “get it.” Through shared experiences, discussion, reflection, and mutual support, participants can reduce feelings of isolation, build meaningful relationships, and develop a community of women walking a similar path.

To ensure every participant has the opportunity to be heard and supported, the group is intentionally limited to just six women, creating a warm, intimate environment where genuine connection can flourish.

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Program Format

• 6 sessions over 12 weeks

• 90-minute sessions

• Maximum of 6 participants

• Program investment: $600, billed to the participant every two weeks throughout the program

• Time: 4:15pm-5:45pm Sundays

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Session Dates

• October 4 (In Person) – The Neurodiversity Family Centre

• October 18 (Virtual)

• November 1 (In Person) – The Neurodiversity Family Centre

• November 15 (Virtual)

• November 29 (Virtual)

• December 13 (In Person – Final Session) – The Neurodiversity Family Centre

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Between sessions, support doesn’t stop. During the weeks the group is not meeting, participants will have access to a private online community where they can continue conversations with one another, ask questions, celebrate successes, and receive encouragement from one another. This online space will be monitored by a student counsellor to help foster a safe, supportive, and respectful environment while encouraging ongoing connection between meetings.

As this is a therapeutic counselling group facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, participants will receive receipts following each payment. These receipts may be submitted to extended health benefit providers for reimbursement if your plan includes coverage for group therapy. Please note that reimbursement is dependent on your individual insurance plan, and participants are encouraged to confirm their coverage with their provider prior to registering.

 

Facilitators

The group will be facilitated by Mary Klovance, RCC, Registered Clinical Counsellor, educator, ADHD specialist, founder of The Neurodiversity Family Centre, and mother of a neurodivergent child. Mary’s approach is neurodiversity-affirming, compassionate, and practical, blending professional expertise with lived experience to create a space where mothers feel genuinely understood, supported, and empowered. The group will be co-facilitated by Lauren Wright, BA, BEd, MA, MEd (in progress) is a BC Certified Teacher and counsellor-in-training completing her Master of Education in School Counselling. Lauren brings a warm, neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach and is passionate about creating a supportive space where mothers feel heard, connected, and empowered throughout their journey.

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NOTE: If you are interested in a virtual-only option for Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm please click 'register' and let us know and we will add you to the waitlist.