WAAA’s Supporting Parents of Autism (SPA) Group is for parents who have children on the Autism Spectrum. Join us monthly in Redmond, First Monday of each month, at 5pm-6:30pm for support, resources, and community.
SPA is facilitated by Dr. Kaelyn Langer-Mendonca,Ph.D.. Kaelyn has over ten years involvement working in mental health, including residential treatment, psychiatric inpatient, community mental health, university counseling center, and private practice experience. She works primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, using supportive, client-centered therapy coupled with mindfulness and spiritual psychology.
“I am so excited and grateful to be joining you this year as one of the co-facilitators of the Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy’s Supporting Parents of Autism (SPA) group.
As in many of the previous groups that I have facilitated, my vision for this group is to be a place of trust, support, and empowerment. I hope this group will become a place where parents will come together to support each other in their parenting struggles, challenges, joys, and successes.
You are the expert in your children and you have so much knowledge and experience to share with others. My role is to facilitate and create a space where sharing is welcome and encouraged.
Our first few groups will primarily focus on getting to know one another and developing a space where people feel comfortable sharing their stories. Please feel free to come with suggestions and ideas for group topics and conversations that you would like to cover in our time together, as I want this process to be dynamic and inclusive for everyone.
SPA is Co-Facilitated by Rachelle Alston, a parent of a 5 year old on the Autism Spectrum and pursuing training towards certified peer counselor.
This group is for parents only, we do not offer childcare at this time. For more information email to: info@washingtonAutismAdvocacy.org
To register scroll below to “Register for Upcoming Events”. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you on the 1st Monday of the Month.
- See more at: http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/updates/get-help-now/supporting-parents-autism-spa/#sthash.w4tQtXU2.dpuf