Neurodivergent and Chronic Conditions Student Support Group
This is a support group for neurodivergent students and students living with chronic conditions who are seeking support to navigate alternative learning methods and develop confidence and communication skills to help navigate interpersonal relationships, including interactions with professors & teaching/academic aides.听 Neurodivergent students include, for instance those who believe they have attention deficits, hyperactivity, hyperfocus, learning disabilities, or feel they are on the autism spectrum. This group is also open to neurodivergent students who experience associated physical symptoms and/or have chronic conditions (for instance gastrointestinal conditions, seizures). Participants of this group will have the opportunity to share mutual experiences, challenges, and tips on navigating academic and personal wellness at 绿帽社.
*Please note that we will NOT be offering assessments or diagnoses for ADHD/ADD/ASD/LDs or any other condition.
GROUP FORMAT:
Participants will meet weekly for 10 weeks.听 Group size is limited to 8 participants. If the group is full, additional students will be placed on a waitlist in case space opens prior to the group starting.
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Each 60-minute session (11:00AM to 12:00PM) will begin with a check-in, then move on to a discussion around the theme of the day and will finish with time for questions and identifying key takeaways from the session which will eventually be used to create a wellness plan at the end of the semester.听 Breaks can be taken as needed.
Schedule:
September 17th: Introductions, norms, expectations, goals, the meaning of neurodivergence to each, and sharing stories about neurodivergence and chronic conditions
September 24th: Navigating academic life, the educational system, residence, and Montreal
October 1st: Navigating academic life, the educational system, residence, and Montreal continued
October 8th: "Adulting" and transitions
October 15th: Reading Week Break
October 22nd: Friendships, connection, relationships, sexuality
October 29th: Friendships, connection, relationships, sexuality continued
November 5th: Mental health, stress and lifestyle management, resources
November 12th: Chronic conditions, physical symptoms, diagnoses, medication, energy conservation, and sensory overload
November 19th: Glimmers versus Triggers; strengths and creativity
November 26th: Wrap up and feedback; individualized wellness plan
Sessions will take place in the Flex Space (Room 3101) of the Healthy Living Annex, which is located on the 3rd听floor of the Brown Student Services Building, Suite #3100
