Sinneave + Carya: Relationships with Your Autistic Adult Children
Wednesday, December 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We are pleased to offer Carya’s Relationships With Your Adult Children group with a focus on supporting parents and caregivers of Autistic adults as they grow in independence.
This group is designed to support parents as they reflect on and adapt to changing relationships with their adult children. In this group, parents and caregivers will:
- Build understanding around family dynamics and how they change as children develop into adults,
- Learn how to maintain personal boundaries and communication skills to improve or support relationships with their adult children
- Learn how to maintain personal wellness when encountering challenging family relationships.
Participants will examine and explore their values when it comes to relationships with their children who are now adults. You will receive information from our experienced facilitators and be introduced to tools and information while having the chance to have group conversations with others who have similar experiences.
We are inviting interested parents, caregivers, and guardians to express interest in participating. As a first step, please book a 30-minute conversation with one of our facilitators. This is an opportunity to learn more about the group, ask questions, and explore whether the group is a good fit for you right now.
By participating in this group, we hope participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Understand how family relationships change as their Autistic children become adults
- Improve communication and reduce misunderstandings
- Recognize their own values and identify how their values impact their boundaries
- Understand the importance of wellness and fostering a support circle
- Learn strategies that can be used to navigate conflicts with their adult Autistic child.
Please note: Because community and connection play a huge role in making this group a success, it is offered in-person only.
Wednesdays, October 21 through December 2 (no session Wednesday, November 11)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In-person at Carya’s Village Commons (210, 610 8th Avenue SE)
About Carya
Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910.
With more than a century of expertise, they are deeply rooted in being a place of connection and support for Calgarians when and where they it most.
Carya impacts the lives of thousands of Calgarians each year, through a range of comprehensive, low to no-cost programs and services that enhance mental well-being, strengthen families, improve living conditions, and create meaningful social connections.
Visit their website to learn more about Carya Calgary.
