Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Can Be Overwhelming If You Are:
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Feeling constantly worried about your child’s development, their future, or whether you’re doing enough
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Losing sleep, neglecting your own needs, or feeling burned out from carrying all the emotional and mental labor
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Feeling unheard or unseen by schools, medical providers, family, or friends
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Or unsure what’s going on because your child doesn’t have a diagnosis yet
Our Parent Support Group Can Help You:
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Let go of societal expectations of “typical” development and honor your child’s uniqueness
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Build confidence in your parenting decisions and connect with other parents who truly understand your experience
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Learn ways to take care of yourself so you can show up with more calm and clarity
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Advocate confidently for your child in school, medical, and family settings
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Meet our Parent Support Group Facilitator:
Hi! I’m Heather Hyland, an experienced therapist and group facilitator but most importantly a parent! I specialize in supporting parents, neurodivergent individuals, and families navigating children with complex emotional and behavioral needs. My goal is to create a space where parents feel understood, supported, and empowered to show up for their neurodivergent children in meaningful ways.
How Does the Group Work?
Each group session explores the real-life dynamics that come up for parents, whether it’s worry, frustration, grief, or moments of feeling stuck. When difficult emotions surface, your group facilitator will guide the group through these moments with care and intention. Helping you deepen your understanding of your reactions and develop more confidence in how you respond to your child and yourself.
This process strengthens your sense of connection within the group while building practical emotional skills that support you outside of it. Over time, you’ll begin to feel more grounded, more capable, and more supported as you navigate the complexities of parenting a neurodivergent child.
What to expect from a Parent Support Group:
Small Groups:
Your Parent Support Group cohort will be small, up to 6 people per group. This is so you can get the most out of your group experience. A small group also gives you a chance to receive direct feedback and make
Closed Group:
We want you to connect in meaningful ways to your other group members. So, the Parent Support Group is not designed as a drop-in group. You will see the same people in your group each week. The groups are ongoing and new members are added as openings become available.
Meets Weekly:
We know it is a big commitment to attend a weekly group and we also believe this format will help you reach your goals more quickly. We ask that group members commit to four consecutive weeks to get comfortable and have an opportunity to explore themes more deeply. If you decide the group is not a fit after that time, we are happy to help you find a more appropriate option.
Support Group:
Our group facilitators strive to maintain a positive and supportive group atmosphere for everyone in our Parent Support Group. Come together to talk with others who actually understand what you're going through! In this group, we will discuss topics such as learning how to respond to your child’s behaviors in a caring, positive, and effective way. We also talk about how to navigate school systems, medical providers, family dynamics, and ways to improve communication between partners.
Online Group:
Our Parent Support Group is an online group. So that means that the day of your group session you will be sent a login link and all you need to do to join is to click the link. We know that online groups offer the flexibility you need while cutting down on your commute time especially as a parent. Please ensure you have a safe and confidential space to join the group session.
Still unsure if our Parent SUpport group can help?
It may seem odd to do group counseling for parenting concerns. And we get it, groups can be intimidating! Just the thought of opening up to a bunch of people you don't know can also be anxiety-provoking. But we guarantee that you are not the only one feeling like this. Every other person in the group is also nervous to get started and meet others in the group. Because of that, we talk about our anxiety in the group itself, which is one way to promote connections between group members.
Research shows that group counseling is as effective as individual counseling for a variety of issues, including ADHD. We've even written articles on this. Read our blog 3 Ways Group Counseling Can Improve Your Relationships.
If you're still unsure and have more questions about our Parent Support Group, you can also contact us for a free 20-minute phone consultation. We can answer any questions you have about this group and determine if this group will be the best fit for you or if individual counseling may also be recommended.
We love groups for parenting concerns here at Catalyss Counseling. Whether you’re worried about how you’re showing up for your child, unsure how to talk about your parenting challenges, or struggling to connect with people who truly understand, this group offers a supportive place to land. Other benefits of the Parent Support Group include feeling less alone and understanding how anxiety or stress may impact the way you parent. Get safe, nonjudgmental space to express your feelings and receive support from others who get it. Yes, groups can be challenging, but we know you can do it. Try it today!
Other Therapy Services Offered by Catalyss Counseling:
Group counseling can help you feel more in control and less reactive in your daily life. We believe our Parenting Support group is a powerful way for you to get the caring support you need, right when you need it most. But we also know that group counseling may not be the only treatment you want, and we want to meet all your counseling needs throughout Colorado. Our caring therapists also provide individual anxiety treatment, depression counseling, grief and loss therapy, caregiver stress, online therapy, and more. Our therapists also specialize in trauma and PTSD, EMDR for Trauma, pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, ADHD, and pregnancy loss. Couples counseling and relationship therapy can also be helpful. In addition, we offer many other types of group counseling for different types of issues. We look forward to connecting with you to start your journey towards healing today.