If you are looking for tools and strategies to learn how to manage the ups and downs of your neurodiverse relationship then you don't want to miss the 2nd Virtual Neurodiverse Love Conference. All the sessions are recorded and everyone who registers will receive lifetime access to all 31 sessions.Whether you are looking for ways to better manage change, improve emotional reciprocity or understand the sensory issues that may be impacting your relationship this conference is for you!!! Use the discount code Mona50 to get $50 off the registration price and your investment in yourself and your neurodiverse relationship is ONLY $47You can see the list of presenters, their session topics and register here.____________________________________________________________During this episode with Jana M. Smith, you will learn more about the importance of nervous system regulation and how to expand your window of tolerance. In addition, we also discuss the following:◦ Tools to manage undiagnosed ADHD;◦ Addressing dysregulation in your marriage and family;◦ Chronic pain and health issues and attempting to manage symptoms;◦ Fight or flight hyper-vigilance;◦ Sensory sensitivities;◦ Rewiring your brain to begin healing;◦ Getting out of survival mode;◦ How your brain is responding to stress and how it’s maladaptive;◦ Negativity bias keeps us in a dysregulated state;◦ How to function more effectively in a neurodiverse relationship when both partners are dysregulated;◦ Impact of challenges with interoception;◦ Moving quickly from being fine to dysregulated;◦ The importance of implementing somatic exercises;◦ You can build new communication highways in the brain;◦ Do your own work and then work together to understand what accommodations are needed;◦ Expanding the window of tolerance and creating safety for the nervous system;◦ The brain does not rewire from avoidance and the more we avoid the more sensitive we get;◦ Learning how to expand your window of tolerance and what you can do to regulate your nervous system;◦ How you support yourself when multiple family members are repeatedly dysregulated;◦ Understanding your sensory profile;◦ Challenges with physical intimacy when your nervous system is dysregulated;◦ Have compassion for yourself and others in your life because there is hope for change.You can learn more about Jana and the resources and services she offers here

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