Workshop 3: Thriving Together - Neurodivergent Teens’ Emotional World - Rejection Sensitivity and Invalidation

Workshop 3: Emotional Worlds - Rejection Sensitivity and Invalidation

Gain insight into the emotional experiences of neurodivergent teens, including rejection sensitivity and the impact of invalidation. Parents will learn practical strategies for responding to intense emotions in ways that promote understanding, reduce conflict, and strengthen connection.

Topics:

• Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): what it looks like in teens

• The impact of invalidation on neurodivergent youth

• Validation vs. fixing: supportive communication strategies

• Practical validation and co-regulation strategies

• Building emotional safety at home

Workshop Topics:

1. Thursday, October 15th: Understanding the Neurodivergent Teen Experience
2. Thursday, November 19th: Masking, Conformity, and Identity
3. Thursday, December 17th: Neurodivergent Teens’ Emotional World - Rejection Sensitivity and Invalidation
4. Thursday, January 21st: Neurodivergent Burnout
5. Thursday, February 18th: Relationships and Boundaries
6. Thursday, March 11th: Transitioning to University and Greater Independence
7. Thursday, April 15th: Caregiver Support and Sustainable Parenting

Workshop Structure:

• 7:00-8:30 pm - 90 minute presentation and questions
• 8:30-9:30 pm - OPTIONAL parent led discussion

Workshop Benefits:

• A unique approach that blends clinical knowledge with real-world autistic parenting experience

• Learn from a social worker specializing in neurodivergent adolescents and an autistic parent of autistic teens

• Gain practical, neuro-affirming strategies you can use right away

• Explore real-life challenges through guided parent discussions

• Connect to a supportive parent community.

• Summary notes & recommended resources provided after each workshop

Workshop pricing:

• All 7 workshops: $378 (a 10% savings)
• Single workshop: $60