Events

Dec
3
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: Cycles of Abuse and Getting Help

Cycles of Abuse, Tuesday December 3 4-5:30pm: Recognizing unsafe behavior in any relationship, understanding how abuse happens, creating a safety plan for leaving an abusive relationship, identifying community resources for supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups meet virtually via Google Meet, and are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Dec
9
4:00 PM16:00

Teen Talks: Cycles of Abuse

Each Teen Talk Session will cover a different topic around healthy and safe relationships and sexuality. They can be funded by Dane County CLTS or private pay. All teen talks are virtual via Google Meet. Teen talks are for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17.

Cycles of Abuse, Monday Dec 9: Recognizing unsafe behavior in any relationship, understanding how abuse happens, creating a safety plan for leaving an abusive relationship, identifying community resources for supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

To register, complete this form

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Nov
18
4:00 PM16:00

Teen Talks: Break Ups and Mental Health

Each Teen Talk Session will cover a different topic around healthy and safe relationships and sexuality. They can be funded by Dane County CLTS or private pay. All teen talks are virtual via Google Meet. Teen talks are for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17.

Break Ups and Mental Health, Monday Nov 18th: revisiting your relationship goals and values to identify whether or not a relationship is working for you, identifying barriers and struggles with ending relationships and how to overcome them, handling rejection and break ups

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Nov
11
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: Break Ups

Break Ups, Monday November 11 4-5:30pm: revisiting your relationship goals and values to identify whether or not a relationship is working for you, identifying barriers and struggles with ending relationships and how to overcome them, handling rejection and break ups

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups meet virtually via Google Meet, and are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Oct
28
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: Let's Talk About Sex

Let's Talk About Sex, Monday October 28 4-5:30pm: Identifying male and female sexual anatomy, understanding pregnancy and STI risks, using safe sex protections, and discussing sexual boundaries with my partner

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups meet virtually via Google Meet, and are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Oct
21
4:00 PM16:00

Teen Talks: Social Media Safety

Each Teen Talk Session will cover a different topic around healthy and safe relationships and sexuality. They can be funded by Dane County CLTS or private pay. All teen talks are virtual via Google Meet. Teen talks are for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17.

Social Media Safety, Monday Oct 21st: identifying pros and cons of using social media, recognizing red flags and scams online, understanding and dealing with cyberbullying and online sexual harassment

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Oct
15
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: Social Media Safety

Social Media Safety, Tuesday October 15 4-5:30pm : identifying pros and cons of using social media, recognizing red flags and scams online, understanding and dealing with cyberbullying and online sexual harassment

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups meet virtually via Google Meet, and are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Sep
30
4:00 PM16:00

Teen Talks: Let's Talk About Sex

Each Teen Talk Session will cover a different topic around healthy and safe relationships and sexuality. They can be funded by Dane County CLTS or private pay. All teen talks are virtual via Google Meet. Teen talks are for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17.

Let's Talk About Sex, Monday Sept 30th: Identifying male and female sexual anatomy, understanding pregnancy and STI risks, using safe sex protections, and discussing sexual boundaries with my partner

To register, complete this form

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Sep
24
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: Consent

Consent, Tuesday September 24 4-5:30pm : Identify yours and others rights in relationships, understand what consent truly looks and sounds like and why it's important, how to respond to and cope with rejection

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups meet virtually via Google Meet, and are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Sep
10
4:00 PM16:00

Teen Talks: Consent

Each Teen Talk Session will cover a different topic around healthy and safe relationships and sexuality. They can be funded by Dane County CLTS or private pay. All teen talks are virtual via Google Meet. Teen talks are for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17.

Consent, Tuesday September 10th: Identify yours and others rights in relationships, understand what consent truly looks and sounds like and why it's important, how to respond to and cope with rejection

To register, complete this form

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Sep
9
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: Online Dating 101

Online Dating 101, Monday Sept 9 4-5:30pm: How to identify online dating sites that coudl be useful, crafting the best profile, sending and receiving respectful messages, how to meet someone safely, and recognizing red flags online

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups meet virtually via Google Meet, and are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Aug
19
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Adult Virtual Group: Communication in Relationships

Communication in Relationships, Monday August 19 4-5:30pm: Understanding neurodivergence and how it impacts my ability to communicate with and understand others, and identifying strategies that are going to work for me to communicate my feelings and needs

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

You can sign up for as many as you would like, based on whatever you are most interested in.  Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register complete this form

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Aug
13
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Adult Virtual Group: Workplace Relationships and Sexual Harassment

Workplace Relationships and Sexual Harassment, Tuesday August 13 4-5:30pm: understanding professional vs. personal relationships, identifying sexual harassment and how to report it, respecting boundaries in the workplace

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

You can sign up for as many as you would like, based on whatever you are most interested in.  Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register complete this form

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Aug
12
4:00 PM16:00

Teen Talks: The Power of Healthy Boundaries

Each Teen Talk Session will cover a different topic around healthy and safe relationships and sexuality. They can be funded by Dane County CLTS or private pay. All teen talks are virtual via Google Meet. Teen talks are for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17.

The Power of Healthy Boundaries, Monday Aug 12: Understanding what can be hard about setting boundaries in relationships, identifying my own boundaries and how to communicate them, and recognizing when my boundaries are being crossed

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Aug
6
9:00 AM09:00

Experiencing Trauma as a Caregiver: Coping with Empathy Fatigue and “Secondary” Trauma – In Person Training

Many caregivers exhibit symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from working with people who have experienced trauma themselves or witnessing that trauma as a caregiver.  In addition, it can be very difficult to manage these symptoms while also providing care for others and helping them to cope with their trauma symptoms.  We will take a deeper look at how trauma of someone we care about impacts our own nervous systems, how empathy fatigue (often referred to as compassion fatigue) can make it difficult to feel regulated and provide care and create useful plans and tools to address these symptoms so we can fully engage with the people we are caring for.  This class is ideal for anyone who provides care, whether it’s a family member or a social worker/direct care worker.

Cost: $30

This training is done in partnership with Waisman Community Outreach Wisconsin. Please direct any questions to mltruman@wisc.edu

Register at the COW website

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Jul
30
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: The Power of Healthy Boundaries

The Power of Healthy Boundaries, Tuesday July 30 4-5:30pm : Understanding what can be hard about setting boundaries in relationships, identifying my own boundaries and how to communicate them, and recognizing when my boundaries are being crossed

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

You can sign up for as many as you would like, based on whatever you are most interested in.  Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Jul
15
4:00 PM16:00

Teen Talks: Neurodivergence and Relationships

Each Teen Talk Session will cover a different topic around healthy and safe relationships and sexuality. They can be funded by Dane County CLTS or private pay. All teen talks are virtual via Google Meet. Teen talks are for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17.

Neurodivergence and Relationships, Monday July 15th: Identifying my strengths and barriers when it comes to dating and friendships, understanding different types of relationships, what are my relationship goals, and what am I truly looking for in a relationship that will meet my needs?

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Jul
9
9:00 AM09:00

The Self-Compassionate Caregiver

Caregivers, whether paid or unpaid, have incredibly important roles in the lives of people with disabilities.  But it can be hard for many caregivers to show the same compassion to themselves as they do to the people they care for, and this is leading to more and more burnout.  This class will help caregivers identify their own needs and create plans for managing REAL, meaningful self-compassion and self-care that will enhance your relationships not just with yourself, but also with those you are caring for.  The class is ideal for anyone who provides care, whether it’s for a family member or as a professional or direct care worker, who wants to learn how to cope with the very valid struggles of being a caregiver.

This training is done in partnership with Waisman Community Outreach Wisconsin and all questions can be directed to mltruman@wisc.edu

Cost: $30

To register, please go to the COW website

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Jun
24
4:00 PM16:00

Heart to Heart Virtual Adult Group: Neurodivergence and Relationships

Neurodivergence and Relationships, Monday June 24th 4-5:30pm : Identifying my strengths and barriers when it comes to dating and friendships, what are my relationship goals, and what am I truly looking for in a relationship that will meet my needs?

Each of these sessions focuses on different topics relating to neurodivergence, relationships, sexuality, and safety.  The goal is to develop self-advocacy skills, support self-determination, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over services and supports through educational conversations with a professional and peers. 

Funding must be approved before the group starts, and unfortunately we are not able to wait for a budget amendment if it is not approved in time, so please be sure to communicate with Heart and your IRIS consultant quickly to get budget amendment requests in on time.

These groups meet virtually via Google Meet, and are for neurodivergent adults, ages 18 and older, only.  If you do not have IRIS funding and would like to privately pay, please email ellenm@heartconsulting.org to discuss private pay rates (or any other questions)

To register, complete this form

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Jun
3
4:30 PM16:30

Consent 4 Kids

Kids with disabilities are at higher risk of being victims of sexual abuse. One way to reduce this risk is by starting education about consent, body autonomy, and safe touch early.

This new class will work on these skills with neurodivergent kids, ages about 3-7, and their caregivers. It is open to any children with Dane County CLTS waiver funding, and will take place on May 20th, 4:30-5:30 at Monona Public Library.

To register, go to https://forms.gle/rq6rr44iUgWC8Ykm6

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Apr
22
4:30 PM16:30

Teen Online Safety Class

This group is for neurodivergent teens, ages 12-17, with Dane County CLTS funding.  It will be led by Heart's intern, Melody Hsu, and address the following topics:

-Watching for red flags online

-Dealing with cyberbullying

-Identifying and reporting harassment and abuse online

-Sexting, safety, and the law

It will be a one-time class on April 22, 4:30-5:30 on Google Meet.  Participants must be able to access the internet and Google meet link to participate.

To register, please complete the registration form

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Mar
20
3:45 PM15:45

Youth Mental Health & Social Success Series: Digital Consent Rights for Youth with Disabilities (Part 2)

Digital Consent Rights for Youth with Disabilities (Part 2)

Online Dating, Sexting, and Porn, Oh My! Helping Neurodivergent Teens Connect Safely Online

Objectives:

1. Learn how to identify the needs behind the behavior, to increase understanding and empathy and respond effectively

2. Learn how to build trust with teens to increase safety

3. Identify risk factors and “red flags” of online behavior, to better be able to support and educate neurodivergent teens on these topics

4. Develop alternative strategies to behavioral modification in addressing risky online behavior

Free virtual event! To register, go to Great Lakes ROTA-RC website or directly to the Zoom registration link.

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Mar
11
4:30 PM16:30

Building Connections Together: Healthy Relationship Group for Neurodivergent Adults and Their Caregivers

Using grant funding, we have created a group for neurodivergent adults and their caregivers to learn more about what a truly healthy, safe relationship looks and feels like.  We will be running a six week educational workshop for neurodivergent adults to learn about healthy relationships, while simultaneously running a group for paid and unpaid caregivers to learn how to better support these relationships.

Why not just focus on educating neurodivergent adults?  Education doesn't happen in a bubble, and we can't expect people to make changes and practice what they learn if their environments and supports are not reinforcing this information.  Each adult will be required to have at least one caregiver (parent, guardian, family member, respite provider, home staff, or other support person) attend a separate weekly training to learn what they can do to support healthy relationships and sexuality.

Neurodivergent group meets Mondays 4:30-5:30 on Google Meet starting March 11th, for six weeks.
Caregiver group meets Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 on Google Meet starting March 13, for six weeks.

Requirements:

  • Neurodivergent adult, 18 and older, living in Wisconsin

  • ND adult has Medicaid (this will not be billed, but is a requirement of our grant)

  • 1-2 caregivers, paid or unpaid, who can attend all six caregiver trainings

  • Access to Google Meet and internet connection

  • Caregivers and ND adults will need to complete pre and post group questionaires, as a requirement of our grant funding


To register, please complete our registration form and we will reach out to you within 2 business days to confirm.  

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Feb
21
3:45 PM15:45

Youth Mental Health & Social Skills Series (Digital Rights for Youth with Disabilities)

Digital Consent Rights for Youth with Disabilities (Part 1)

Foundations of Healthy Relationships: Helping Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults Connect Safely

Objectives

1. Better understand your own values and how people find meaningful connections

2. Identify strategies to help neurodivergent teens to develop their own relationship and sexuality goals

3. Develop alternative strategies to behavioral support plans, to better address underlying mental health needs around risky dating and sexual behavior, by better understanding what drives the decision making

Free virtual event! To register, go to the Great Lakes ROTA-RC website or directly to the Zoom registration page

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The Double Rainbow: The Intersections of Gender Identity and Neurodiversity
Feb
13
9:00 AM09:00

The Double Rainbow: The Intersections of Gender Identity and Neurodiversity

  • UW South Madison Partnership (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

February 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713

Research has shown that rates of LGBTQIA+ identification in the neurodivergent community are higher than in the general population, but little is done to provide increased and inclusive supports to them or to better understand their unique needs.  And given trans and gender non-conforming youth are at a much higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide, it is important for caregivers to have tools to assess and accommodate different needs and create inclusive environments at home, in the community, at work, and in school.  We will discuss current research on intersections of neurodivergence and gender identity, the impact on mental health and safety, understanding different terminology, and identifying concrete strategies to build more inclusive, safe, and empathic supports.

Objectives:

  1. Identify terms related to sexual orientation and gender identity

  2. Understand the research and faults of the research regarding neurodivergence and gender identity

  3. Identify the increased risk factors for overlapping intersections, including mental health needs and safety

  4. Identify strategies for supporting LGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent youth and adults

  5. Explore your own values and reflect on how they may impact your support of neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ communities.

Cost: $30

Register Here through Community Outreach Wisconsin

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Trauma, Brains, and BIG Emotions: Providing Trauma-Informed Support to Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training
Dec
6
9:00 AM09:00

Trauma, Brains, and BIG Emotions: Providing Trauma-Informed Support to Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training

  • UW South Madison Partnership (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Many approaches to “behavioral challenges” focus heavily on “eliminating a behavior” rather than understanding the purpose of an action.  Trauma can impact our brains and nervous system’s ability to differentiate between safe and unsafe situations, which can result in some emotions and actions that may seem baffling, but are often the body trying to keep someone safe.  When caregivers are able to respond in regulated, empathic ways we are more likely to see trauma victims heal, connect, and regulate.  In this training, caregivers will learn about the neuroscience of the impact of trauma, concrete strategies for connection and co-regulation, and how to move away from “behavioral support plans” toward a more trauma-informed model of support.

 

Click Here to Register   $30

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Sexting, Porn, and Online Dating, Oh My! Empowering Neurodivergent Teens and Adults in Safe Online Experiences – In Person Training
Nov
6
9:00 AM09:00

Sexting, Porn, and Online Dating, Oh My! Empowering Neurodivergent Teens and Adults in Safe Online Experiences – In Person Training

The internet can feel scary, and a caregiver’s response can often be to limit access to technology in an attempt to keep someone safe.  However, to move away from a protective model and toward an empowered model, we need to talk about these topics and support neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults in making safe decisions online for themselves.  Caregivers will learn about safe ways to explore use of technology in seeking pleasure or finding dating partners, how to respond to use of technology in empathetic and positive ways that do not create shame, moving away from use of punishment, and what to know about laws regarding these topics.

Click Here to Register   $30

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Wait, You Want Me to Talk About SEX?  Getting Comfortable Having Uncomfortable Conversations About Sexuality with Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training
Oct
12
1:00 PM13:00

Wait, You Want Me to Talk About SEX? Getting Comfortable Having Uncomfortable Conversations About Sexuality with Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training

  • UW South Madison Partnership (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Very few neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults get comprehensive, evidence-based sex education that is responsive to their own learning style and needs.  This puts many at risk of sexual exploitation, unwanted pregnancies, and STD’s.  In this training, we will discuss ways to have conversations about sexual health; supporting someone’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity; and identifying, setting, and respecting sexual boundaries.

 

Click Here to Register   $30

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Neurodivergent Adult + Caregiver Relationship Workshop
Oct
9
4:30 PM16:30

Neurodivergent Adult + Caregiver Relationship Workshop

Using grant funding, we have created a group for neurodivergent adults and their caregivers to learn more about what a truly healthy, safe relationship looks and feels like.  We will be running a six week educational workshop for neurodivergent adults to learn about healthy relationships, while simultaneously running a group for paid and unpaid caregivers to learn how to better support these relationships.

Why not just focus on educating neurodivergent adults?  Education doesn't happen in a bubble, and we can't expect people to make changes and practice what they learn if their environments and supports are not reinforcing this information.  Each adult will be required to have at least one caregiver (parent, guardian, family member, respite provider, home staff, or other support person) attend a separate training (at the same time) to learn what they can do to support healthy relationships and sexuality.

If you're interested in signing up, the requirements are:
-Neurodivergent adult who is 18 years or older, and must have 1-2 caregivers (paid or unpaid) able to attend also
-Neurodivergent adult is a Medicaid recipient
-Ability to get transportation to/from all six trainings, located at Community Living Alliance (1414 MacArthur Rd in Madison)

The group will start on Monday, October 9th and run 4:30-6pm.  We will meet weekly for six weeks, and all participants will receive binders and materials to take home.

To register, please complete our
registration form and we will reach out to you within 2 business days to confirm.  Please note that space is limited, and if we have more participants sign up than we can accommodate they will be added to a wait list.

We do have funding budgeted for interpretations services as well.

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Respect Starts at Home: Teaching Neurodivergent Kids, Teens and Adults About Consent – In Person Training
Sep
27
9:00 AM09:00

Respect Starts at Home: Teaching Neurodivergent Kids, Teens and Adults About Consent – In Person Training

  • UW South Madison Partnership (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The first place we learn about relationships is in the home, but too often kids, teens and adults with disabilities are not given opportunities to say “no”, set boundaries, or practice healthy relationship skills.  By modeling consent and respecting boundaries at home, kids and teens will come to expect this in their other relationships too, increasing safety and assertiveness skills.  Caregivers will learn about what consent truly looks like, how to respond when someone sets a boundary, how to model asking for consent, and concrete strategies for teaching assertiveness skills and consent at home and in the community.

 

Click Here to Register   $30

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Foundations of Healthy Relationships Caregiver Training
Aug
2
9:00 AM09:00

Foundations of Healthy Relationships Caregiver Training

  • UW South Madison Partnership-VIllager Mall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dating is hard, but it can be easier when we have the education and resources we need to navigate these sometimes tricky relationships.  In this training, caregivers will learn about the importance of providing opportunities to learn about and experience dating relationships; move away from a protective model and toward an empowered model of support; how to help someone identify their relationships goals, boundaries, and what they are looking for; and learn how to support someone in finding safe ways to meet potential friends or partners.

This training is supported by Community Outreach Wisconsin and costs $30 to attend. Click here to register

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