Mighty Willows (Christchurch, Term 4 2026)

About this event

Workshop Overview Mighty Willows aims to help parents / caregivers / teachers to develop an understanding of children's responses (also known as behaviour, but we don't focus on that!) from the inside out - we discuss the nervous system and how this plays a role in responses, and explore ways to better understand and respond to underlying needs. During the session we will explore the root causes of behaviours and get curious about what uses up the child (or the adult's!) energy (or spoons) during the day. We will discuss how to co-regulate with children. You will leave the workshop with two documents to begin making changes at home: - "Getting Curious" outlining what is using your child's energy each day - "Glimmer Hunting" document outlining ideas to help regulate your child Mighty Willows: Getting Curious is the first of two modules, the second module, Growing Together, introduces ways to problem solve with your child, using the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model. Participant Information This is an introductory level course aimed at anyone parenting, caring for, teaching or otherwise supporting a neurodivergent (or potentially neurodivergent) child. The information is suitable for all ages as the information discussed can be adapted for different age groups. Ticket Types Tickets can be booked for both modules: Module 1 - Getting Curious is on Wednesday 11th November 9.30am - 1pm Module 2 - Growing Together is on Wednesday 18th November 9.30am - 1pm Facilitator Sharyn Gousmett, Educational Psychologist and Director of Willow Corner