Day 3
September 3, 2026
Belonging
The Cycle Breaker’s Dilemma
Maryam Munir
Author, Trauma-informed Parent Coach
Learning anything new requires making mistakes, yet cycle breakers often carry a profound fear of repeating the wounds they inherited. In our pursuit of doing better, we can become trapped by perfectionism and self-doubt.
This talk explores why mistakes and repair are not signs of failure but essential threads in the fabric of healing, growth, and raising emotionally intelligent families.
✨ Respectful parenting 101
Code: GIFT
Are you confused about what exactly is gentle/respectful parenting?
Are you worried you might becoming a permissive parent?
All of these concern and more will be addressed in this workshop.
Meet Our Speaker
Maryam is a published author, trauma informed parent coach and the founder of The parent empowerment project (TPEP).
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Website: www.teepep.com
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) in Kids
Tarryn Poulton
Founder of Nurture ADHD and Occupational Therapist
RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) is an intense, painful reaction to real or perceived rejection, criticism, or failure - and it's very common in children with ADHD
It's not "being dramatic" or oversensitive; it's a nervous-system response that can hijack a child's emotions in seconds, often over something that seems small to everyone else
It can look like explosive meltdowns, shutting down, people-pleasing, or avoiding anything they might fail at - and it usually leaves the child feeling deep shame afterwards
✨ RSD Quiz
A quick quiz to spot whether your child's big reactions might be RSD.
Ten simple statements, based on Dr William Dodson's work, that reveal the patterns in minutes.
A no-shame guide to what your answers mean and what your child needs next.
Meet Our Speaker
Tarryn Poulton is a pediatric occupational therapist with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Nurture ADHD, where she creates OT-informed courses and resources for parents raising children with ADHD. Drawing on both her clinical background and her own experience parenting in an ADHD family, she helps parents move from overwhelm to confidence.
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Website: https://www.nurtureadhd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurtureadhd
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) in Adults
Jheri South
Coach
What Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria actually is, why it's so often mistaken for being "too sensitive," and what an episode feels like from the inside
Why an ADHD brain isn't broken but wired differently — and the specific things that get one engaged, moving, and regulated
The 90-second pause: how to decode the signal instead of trusting the story your brain writes when something stings
✨ The ADHD Signal Decoder
Stop overthinking conversations and learn to tell the difference between what's real and what your brain is predicting.
Calm emotional overwhelm with simple tools you can use in the moment.
Built for ADHD & AuDHD brains to help you navigate conflict with more confidence.
Meet Our Speaker
Jheri South is an ADHD Coach and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) specialist who helps adults — especially women — finally understand how their brains are wired. Diagnosed with ADHD at 30 after decades of being called "too sensitive" and "too much," she trained directly under Dr. William Dodson, the psychiatrist who first defined RSD.
A mother of seven neurodivergent children, Jheri pairs clinical training with real lived experience. She created the WIRED Framework and the 12-week ADHD Reset Program, helping over 500 adults stop fighting their brains and start working with them. Her approach is RSD-first, shame-free, and deeply human — no masking, no performing, just strategies that actually fit how ADHD brains work.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouth
Website: https://jherisouth.com/
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ADHD in Middle Schoolers
Sean Kane
Growth Mindset Parenting
The social demands of middle school development change the needs of ADHD Middle School kids
Parents and teachers have to rapidly adapt to middle schoolers with ADHD or risk losing a massive developmental window
✨ Middle Skills Field Guide
An overview of the 6 essential skills parents need to be building in middle school students
Meet Our Speaker
Sean is a veteran middle school educator with 14 years experience and a Master's Degree in Education from Northwestern University. As a teacher and administrator, Sean learned how systems and skills best support this age and stage while kids are seeking their independence. He now creates for middle school parents helping them better understand the developmental needs of the stage so kids can acquire the skills they needs to be the best version of themselves.
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The Invisible Struggle: ADHD in Girls
Kristina Manning, M.Ed
Founder of Calm Minds
Why girls with ADHD are so often missed and misunderstood
How masking affects girls mentally and emotionally over time
What parents and teachers can do to help girls get the support they deserve
✨ Understanding ADHD in Girls: A Parent's Guide
What ADHD looks like it girls
How parents can support their ADHD girls
Tips for partnering with teachers
Meet Our Speaker
Kristina is a seasoned ADHD Parenting Coach with a wealth of experience in fostering harmonious family dynamics. With a background spanning 15 years in the education sector as both a classroom teacher and school counselor, Kristina founded Calm Minds Parent Coaching to address the critical need for parental support. She helps parents create peaceful and thriving home environments. Her passion lies in empowering parents of kids with ADHD to embody the principles of peaceful parenting and nurturing healthier relationships within the family unit.
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Destigmatizing the Diagnosis
Danielle Sullivan
Author, Founder
It's normal for adults to worry about their child's neurodivergence diagnosis
There are a lot of stereotypes and outdated info about neurodivergence, and adults may need to re-educate themselves around what to expect for their child
Neurodivergence is a neutral way of being, rather than a collection of difficult-to-manage traits or behaviors
✨ Think Like A Scientist
A Simple Process to Build Clarity, Confidence, and Momentum.
Video Tutorial and Workbook
Get unstuck and kick hesitation to the curb.
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Danielle Sullivan is a neurodivergent coach, educator, and author who supports ADHD and autistic individuals in creating more sustainable, compassionate, and connected lives.
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This doesn't need to be the end -
in fact, it might just be the beginning.
You love your children and are deeply committed to them...yet you know you can better help them when you get the support you need, too.
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