162 What to do when you are stuck or burnt out

11/21/24 • 9 min

Let's talk about the complexities of finding happiness as parents of children with disabilities. - Find roadmaps or embrace the present? - When are Roadmaps important? - What are the 6 important check points before delving into Radical Acceptance?

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161 Empowering Connections: Navigating Letter Boards, Presence, and Co-Regulation with Changemaker Dawnmarie Gaivin

In this episode, I talk to Dawnmarie Gaivin, a powerhouse in the world of spelled communication, about her journey raising two remarkable sons with autism and their path to becoming skilled communicators. Dawnmarie, or DM as many know her, opens up about her journey in parenting—and ultimately advocating for—her sons. DM talks about presuming competence, we dive into her work with Spellers, and she reflects on the importance of recalibrating ourselves in the face of setbacks, trusting your instincts, and keeping the bigger vision in mind. She reminds us that no matter how challenging the journey may feel, staying grounded can make all the difference.

Spelled Communication, she tells us, is much more than a method; it’s a path to connection for individuals who’ve faced incredible communication barriers. We talk about how co-regulation, staying attuned to our kids’ sensory needs, and creating an environment of trust can help unlock their potential.

Key Takeaways:

How to recalibrate your expectations as a parent
What mindfulness and being present brings us
The critical importance of patience in letterboarding techniques.
What it means to presume competence

Get In Touch:

👉Learn more about the Speller Center: https://spellers.com/

👉Watch the Spellers Documentary: www.spellersthemovie.com

👉Explore more ways for your child to thrive: https://www.drvaishsarathy.com/nonlineareducation

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163 Finding Flow: Emotional Regulation & Self-Awareness with Dr. Brent Hogarth

In this episode of Nonlinear Learning, I talk to Dr. Brent Hogarth, who shares his extraordinary journey from a tumultuous youth to discovering emotional regulation and self-awareness through his time living in a Buddhist monastery. Dr. Brent delves deep into the concept of the flow state—a state of consciousness where we are fully immersed, intrinsically motivated, and performing at our best.

We explore how flow is not just about peak performance but also about living in harmony, both for our children and ourselves as parents. Dr. Brent explains the neuroscience behind flow, the challenges of achieving it in today’s distraction-filled world, and the transformative role of autonomy, competence, and connection.

This conversation highlights how being in flow helps neurodivergent children thrive, empowers parents to step into radical acceptance, and fosters collaborative growth for the whole family.

Key Takeaways:

What the flow state is and how it enhances learning and living.
The neuroscience of flow: What happens in the brain and body.
The importance of autonomy, competence, and connection in achieving flow.
Common obstacles to flow, like distractions and self-consciousness, and how to overcome them.
The four-stage cycle of flow and why struggle is a necessary part of the process.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or learner, I am hoping this episode will inspire you to create conditions for flow in your own life and in the lives of those you support.

Get in Touch: 👉Find Dr. Brent Hogarth’s work here.

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