Has your child just received a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD? Are you unsure how to discuss this diagnosis or not sure what it means? Are you looking for a way to educate your child on their needs? If so, you are not alone. We understand that a diagnosis can be overwhelming and oftentimes there are limited support options to help you process and make sense of this important information about your child. The My Neurodivergent Mind group is for you. During this group we work with both parents and children and cover topics such as: what is neurodiversity and what does it mean to be neurodivergent? What is my unique communication? What are important things for my teacher to know about me? How can my support people help? And much more… The group also includes 2 x 1hr parent sessions packed with helpful information about supporting your neurodivergent kiddo, while meeting other parents and caregivers too.

Does your child like creative expression through art, music, drama, movement or anything else? This group is a way for young people to practice emotional regulation skills, make friends and build confidence through creative mediums. Young people also don’t need to be creative to do the group, they just need to be willing to participate in some seriously fun creative activities. The 6-week group is also followed by a parent information session on continuing to support your child in this way.

This group is designed for adults who are Neurodivergent, and focuses on acceptance, understanding and management of living life with a different brain. The group is neurodiversity-affirming, and a place where ND is celebrated. It is also facilitated by an ND. Being part of this group will allow NDer adults to be peer supported, plan through organisational difficulties, learn to unpack some of the thoughts and beliefs they have picked up throughout life as an NDer, and look at themselves differently. The final week invites NDers to bring a loved one, if they wish, to get to know their support needs and awesome identity on a new level. The group goes for 8 weeks on an evening in person at The Psych Hive.

Children are supported to work together in a group of 4–5 to play a variety of board games and role playing games. Each session the group learns how to play a new game while working on turn-taking, emotional regulation, communication, and having fun! Later in the term, children are asked to bring a game from home to share with the group.

COSP is an 8-week in-person program for parents that allows for early intervention where attachment and bonds are the focus. It allows parents to reflect and learn about attachment and their child’s needs. It is grounded in research and allows for the building of your child’s self-esteem, and many other tools they need to move through the world. For more information on COSP, click here.

Strong emotional bonds lay the foundation for a resilient and thriving family. Tuning into Kids and Tuning into Teens 6-week parenting programs are designed to support parents in fostering emotional intelligence, emotion regulation and effective communication skills in their children and teens, aged 3-18. The groups, facilitated by experienced child and adolescent psychologists and social workers, provide a warm and inviting space for parents to learn Emotion Coaching Parenting skills for a more connected household.

While Tuning Into Kids groups take place at The Psych Hive, they are facilitated by the wonderful Connection In Mind team.

Children work in groups of 3–4 to build a LEGO® model. Children will gain experience communicating, turn-taking, and problem solving with each other, whilst regulating their emotions, making friends, and embracing their creativity. Find out more about the Brick-by-Brick™ programme, formerly known as LEGO®-based therapy, here.