Upcoming Live & Interactive Virtual
Free Workshop - November 11, 2026
3 Keys to Manage Stress, Strengthen Your Well-Being, and Support Your Child’s Self-Regulation
A 60-minute free transformational workshop to give you practical tools and techniques to mindfully navigate the complexities of parenting.
Designed for parents raising children who are autistic, highly sensitive, or have ADD/ADHD, but open to all parents who want to join.
We believe inclusivity and diversity make a good program great.
"Dr. Shaffer is not only knowledgeable but also extremely empathetic and relatable.
She shares and opens up fearlessly about her own parenting experiences to invite a safe space for parents and caregivers to get support, be heard, and get inspired!"
- Audry, mother of a 6-year-old girl with autism
What Will I Take Away From This Workshop?
🎯 Practical Tools
To help you move from reactivity and regret to responding with patience and presence (while modeling for your child how to mindfully tackle life's challenging moments).
🎯 Quick Stress Reset Techniques
Learn simple and strategic practices designed for busy parents.
🎯 Mindful Self-Regulation
Discover three easily-integrable strategies to stay grounded in high-pressure moments.
🎯 Resilience
Build new habits to support and nurture your nervous system.
🎯 S.E.T. Framework
Introduction to the 3 key elements of a strong foundation in physical, emotional, and mental well-being as it relates to the neurodivergent parent journey (but can be applied and is transformative for all parents).
🎯 Connection
Feel a sense of belonging as you learn and grow with other parents who "get it" and are ready for a new story that better resonates with the parent they wish to be (before life's challenges took them off track).
This Workshop is for You if:
You are ready for a new chapter in your parenting journey, one with more joy, connection, and less stress.
*
You want to create new habits and routines that make it easier to co-regulate with your child from a calm, centered space.
*
You want to model and support your child to stress less by first mastering (and using) self-regulation tools and techniques yourself.
Join us for 60 minute transformational experience
Participating Parents' Perspectives
“My relationship with my son has completely changed. I have replaced feelings of guilt and resentment with love and acceptance. Thank you!”
Ida, a single mother of
9 y/o child with developmental delays
"An excellent resource for parents looking to make that leap from frustration to problem-solving mode. Parents will gain the confidence that working to regulate their own emotions and stress will help them carve out a safer space and a calmer environment for both parents and children to thrive."
Darcy, grandmother of two highly spirited boys
“This is extremely helpful. Clearly, we need to reduce our own stress and stress in the household to help the kids reduce theirs.”
Tracy, mother of two teens with special needs
As both a therapist and a parent, I’ve witnessed the powerful transformation that happens when parents grow together in a safe space led by someone who understands their struggles. This is an experience you can't put into words, so we invite you to join us and experience it for yourself.
A parent-centered approach may be new to you. This free workshop shows what's possible when parents get the support they need—and introduces you to our approaches so you can see whether they're the right fit for you.
Meet Your Facilitator
Dr. Elizabeth Joy Shaffer is an internationally recognized, board-certified American occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting thousands of children, families, and educators worldwide. She is driven by a deep passion for empowering individuals and creating meaningful change in how we support children’s development, well-being, and learning.
Contributing Author of the Following Books
Her published research on mindfulness-based, parent-centered approaches to reducing stress underpins The Empowered Parent Pathway™. Conducted six years ago, this research has since been downloaded in over 110 countries, including by leading institutions such as Stanford University, King's College, and the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education. This international interest highlights the importance of parent-centered support and continues to drive the program's development.
Through her companies Therapeutic Innovations International LLC and Empowered Person OÜ, she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, research, and lived experience. She shares insights from her professional and personal journey in a relatable, heart-focused way, integrating both Western and Eastern health-promoting practices to help parents reconnect with themselves and their children with greater awareness, regulation, and joy.
FAQs
Q: What can I expect when joining?
A: This is NOT a lecture, but a live and interactive online group workshop experience done in a safe, nurturing (and fun) way that integrates information and exercises and allows you to learn and grow in a safe environment. It's designed in a similar format to an in-person workshop, so expect to be an active participant (with the option to join in as you see fit).
Q: Will there be a chance for me to ask questions?
A: Yes, there will be a dedicated Q&A session at the end
Q: Does this event take place online?
A: Yes, please sign in to the event using the Zoom link sent to you before the event.
Q: What are your privacy policies?
A: As a board-certified therapist, privacy and parents feeling safe to learn in this group workshop are important. You are encouraged to join the level you feel comfortable with, and we'll provide instructions at the start of the workshop on how to participate in a way that fits your comfort level. You can review additional privacy practices and policies at the bottom of this page.
Q: What time is this event in my city?
A: The exact event time according to your time zone will be shown in the next step when registering by clicking one of the buttons above.
Q: What if I cannot attend the live event?
A: An edited and shorter version of the recording will be shared for a short period after the workshop. You will get key insights and information, but you won't get the live, interactive element of the workshop.
Join the Movement for Living with Less Stress & More Joy!
Because
Our children learn from what we do, not what we say.
When we do better, our kids do better!
When parents are supported, they have a stronger foundation to support their child.
© Copyright 2026 Empowered Person OÜ