Divergent Discussion: Navigating Family Relationships

Hosted by: Michelle Ridsdale, Founder and CEO at Kaboose

📍 Online (virtual event)

🎥 Replay available

Navigating Family Relationships

A Divergent Discussion with Phoebe Rogers

Family relationships can be some of the most important relationships in our lives and sometimes some of the most complicated.

For neurodivergent people, differences in communication, emotional needs, boundaries and expectations can add another layer to family dynamics. You may care deeply about the people in your family and still find it difficult to feel understood by them.

Sometimes the challenge is communicating what you need. Sometimes it’s navigating expectations that don’t quite fit. And sometimes, it’s working out how to protect your own wellbeing while still maintaining relationships that matter to you.

In this Divergent Discussion, Phoebe Rogers joins us to explore how neurodivergence can shape the way we experience and navigate family relationships. We’ll look at how differences in communication, needs and expectations can affect family dynamics, why misunderstandings can happen even when people care deeply about each other, and how families can find ways to better understand, communicate with and support one another.

Together we’ll explore:

• How neurodivergence can shape family relationships and communication

• Why neurodivergent people may sometimes feel misunderstood within their own families

• Navigating different expectations, needs and communication styles

• Setting and communicating boundaries with family members

• Masking and the pressure to meet family expectations

• Managing conflict, misunderstandings and difficult conversations

• Finding ways to stay connected while still respecting your own needs

• What healthier and more supportive family relationships can look like

Who is this event for?

This conversation is designed for:

• Neurodivergent adults

• Parents, carers and family members of neurodivergent people

• Partners and loved ones

• Psychologists, counsellors and allied health professionals

• People working in wellbeing, inclusion and community support

• Anyone wanting to better understand and navigate family relationships

What you’ll take away

You’ll leave with a better understanding of how neurodivergence can influence family relationships, communication and expectations.

You’ll also gain practical ideas for communicating your needs, navigating boundaries and misunderstandings, and building family relationships that allow for greater understanding and authenticity.

Join us for an open and thoughtful Divergent Discussion about navigating the relationships with the people who know us or are still learning how to know us best.

🎟️ Register now to join the discussion live or watch the replay via the Kaboose App.