Supporting Neurodivergent Children - Free Parenting Seminar
Supporting Neurodivergent Children - Free Parenting Seminar takes place on Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at 7:00 pm (GMT+12) at Youth Alive Trust in Christchurch, New Zealand, and runs until 9:00 pm. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
Educational Psychologist Sharyn Gousmett leads a free parenting seminar exploring neurodiversity-affirming supports. The event features practical discussions on behavior, nervous system impacts, and collaborative problem-solving solutions. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and an informal Q&A session with the speaker.
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FREE Parenting Seminar in partnership with Youth Alive Trust and Mana Ake in New Brighton on Thursday 24th September 2026 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at 111 Seaview Road, New Brighton. Mighty Willows – Supporting Neurodivergent Children will explore: • Why common behaviour supports often are not effective. • How the nervous system impacts on behaviour responses. • Co-regulation before correction. • Problem solving with tamariki using collaborative and proactive solutions. Get your free ticket now! This practical and informative seminar for parents, caregivers, educators and professionals supporting neurodivergent children and rangatahi. Key Speaker, Sharyn Gousmett (Educational Psychologist). Sharyn enjoys presenting information on neurodiversity affirming supports to parents and educators through our Mighty Willows course and other workshops. She is also a certified provider of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) and can work alongside families and schools to implement CPS. Sharyn is neurotypical but an ally to the neurodivergent community. We look forward to sharing this information with you and supporting you on your parenting journey. Mighty Willows Mini was developed by Sharyn Gousmett. The information shared during Mighty Willows is aimed at spreading awareness of neurodiversity affirming supports - helping neurodivergent children and young people to thrive. Sharyn developed Mighty Willows to help parents and teachers to add to their kete of knowledge about how to support their small humans. There will be some light refreshments, time for informal Q & A, mingling, and hopefully equip you with some extra tools to navigate working alongside neurodiverse children. Limited capacity, so get your FREE ticket now. Ran in partnership with Youth Alive Trust and Mana Ake - Stronger for Tomorrow.
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Details
- When
- Thu, 24 Sept 2026 · 7:00 pm (GMT+12) · until 9:00 pm
- Where
- Youth Alive Trust
- Address
- 111 Seaview Road, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
- Price
- Free
- Weather
- 49°F · ClearForecast at 7:00 pm (GMT+12)
Questions
- When is Supporting Neurodivergent Children - Free Parenting Seminar?
- Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at 7:00 pm GMT+12.
- How much are tickets for Supporting Neurodivergent Children - Free Parenting Seminar?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Supporting Neurodivergent Children - Free Parenting Seminar?
- Youth Alive Trust, 111 Seaview Road, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Where can I buy tickets for Supporting Neurodivergent Children - Free Parenting Seminar?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Supporting Neurodivergent Children - Free Parenting Seminar end?
- It runs until 9:00 pm.
