Parenting Neurodiverse Children

A Somatic Approach to Parenting

Parenting a neurodiverse child can be both beautiful and overwhelming. Somatic work helps parents understand their own nervous systems so they can co-regulate and connect with their children more effectively. This approach centers on safety, compassion, and realistic strategies for family balance.

Sessions are supportive, paced, and centered on the unique rhythms of each family.

Gina's Approach to Supporting Parents

As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Gina helps parents build their own capacity for nervous system regulation, allowing them to find more balance and connection amid the pressures of daily life.

Her counselling practice is built on a strong academic and practical foundation in family dynamics. She holds an M.A. in Counselling Psychology and a B.A. in Psychology with concentrations in Development and Relationships. Her work experience is rich with roles supporting children, youth, and families, including:

Designing and implementing parenting workshops
Creating resources for parents on child development
Working as a Band Social Worker supporting child welfare and custody matters
Providing home-based intervention as an Aide Worker for the Centre for Autism Services

This combined experience allows Gina to offer realistic, compassionate, and trauma-sensitive strategies that support the unique rhythms of your entire family.