Rethinking ODD:

What if…

• ...there was a NEW way to view ODD, that led to a more effective way to respond?
• ...ODD is not really a “disorder”?*
• ...there is cause for hope and compassion for these  disrespectful, stressful, overwhelming, exhausting  :) I mean, challenging children of ours?
• ...and what if that changes everything?

Join me for this live workshop on Zoom meeting to discover a new and emerging view of ODD, drawing upon the latest research of neuroscience, to better understand what is going on with your child.

Almost 90% of effective problem-solving is due to understanding the problem. Once we understand it more clearly and thoroughly, the way forward becomes clearer as well.

^{_{*Um, the behaviors are REAL. So very real. We are not questioning that. I have actually hidden all the possible weapons in our house, so I know it's real. We are talking about how we view ODD, and whether calling it a "disorder" and a "diagnosis" is ultimately helpful....and that is what we'll get curious about!}} 

FYI

• This will be offered live, two different dates and times. It is free and you must register to attend (in order to receive the emailed Zoom link and directions to join).
• It will be 45 minutes long; you are welcome to stay an additional 15 minutes for any Q and A.
• This will be a Zoom meeting, meaning – you will share your video and microphone (muted), and be seen and heard. And know that you are welcome to change your name on your Zoom profile, when you join, if you would prefer to maintain more anonymity. And while I encourage everyone to keep their camera on, it is your choice and your choice will be respected.
• It will not be recorded.
• I will be offering the same content, after the live workshops are held, as an online, totally accessible video. But attending live will mean that you actual see it 😊 and also, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, either via the Chat function or live, with the microphone. 
• When you register, your first name and email address will be captured; it will not used for anything except for this workshop.

About me:

Hi, I'm Melissa!

I’m a mom in Boulder, CO to an amazing eight-year-old boy.  When he was four years old, his behavior really went off the rails in a rather spectacular and upsetting way, with very intense ODD and ADHD behaviors. We had no idea what was going on at the time, were overwhelmed and stressed beyond belief and terrified this would be our new reality. (Just FYI, he was adopted at birth, and had been exposed to drugs and alcohol in utero...just one of the many factors involved in this journey!)

If I had known then, what I know now....we would have had a very different journey, and one filled with more hope, resilience and less stress!  But we did muddle through and we "course corrected", learned along the way, and I’m grateful to share that today, we are in a completely different place. (And it did not take four years!)

As a response to that overwhelming (and humbling) experience, I started studying and training in self-regulation for the past five years, becoming certified in emotional and self-regulation.  

I am in the process of developing online courses, workshops, coaching - to support parents who are struggling and depleted by their child's challenging behaviors.

I am eager to start getting some of this information out there, and am delighted to be able to offer this, to this supportive Facebook group, to express my gratitude for this meaningful community, as well as support my own learning as I develop this practice. One thing remains clear - we need to support each other!

I’m excited to share what I’ve learned along the way, because it was completely life-changing for us.  And I hope that it will make your path smoother, with less stress and overwhelm, so you can feel more hopeful and optimistic, and ultimately, get to a happier place as a parent, a little faster than we did. 😊

If anyone has any questions, feel free to email me: [email protected]