Has your child recently received a diagnosis that turned your world upside down? If so, you may be feeling overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of what to do next… or worse, worried about getting it wrong! This talk is designed to meet you right there. In this compassionate and practical session, you’ll learn how to move out of fear and confusion and into clarity, confidence, and grounded action. You’ll begin to understand what your child truly needs (beyond labels and worst-case scenarios) and how to support them in a way that actually works. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone or stay stuck in overwhelm. No matter what you’ve been feeling so far, you can become the calm, confident guide your child needs and deserves.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

• A simple, proven technique to calm overwhelm in under 2 minutes so you can think clearly, even on the hardest, most chaotic days
• The #1 Secret to Advocating with Impact (Hint: It Starts with YOU!)
• Tools to reduce fear, filter out noise, and make more confident decisions quickly
• A clear, reassuring roadmap for what to focus on next, without spiraling into worst-case scenario thinking

Walk away feeling calmer, clearer, and more equipped to support your child (and yourself) through what comes next.

Presenter: Denise Carbon is a Special Needs Expert, Therapist, and Parent Coach with over 35 years of experience helping families navigate the special needs journey. She was selected to lead Stanford Children’s High-Risk Infant Development Clinic & has supported families in over 25 countries. Through her 4 Shields of the Empowered Parent™ framework, Denise offers practical tools to move parents towards confidence, clarity, & empowered action.

Please note: If you need Spanish interpretation to participate, we require you to indicate this on your registration at least 7 days prior to the training.

Please register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link. To help protect the privacy and safety of participating families, registrations may be reviewed and approved manually before access is provided.

Zoom may also require you to sign in with a Zoom account, and some sessions may include a visible watermark. These added safety features help us maintain a more secure and confidential space for everyone.

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For any questions, concerns, or accommodation requests, please contact us at info@smcfrc.org or 650-259-0189.