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Mockingbird Proudly Presents

Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty around Covid restrictions we have had to cancel this workshop.

Our next workshop will be held during the 2022 April school holidays.

Ross Barkers Workshop

Saturday 9th October 2021, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

A workshop for parents, extended family, caregivers and professionals

providing strategies on how to s

Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty around Covid restrictions we have had to cancel this workshop.

Our next workshop will be held during the 2022 April school holidays.

Ross Barkers Workshop

Saturday 9th October 2021, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

A workshop for parents, extended family, caregivers and professionals

providing strategies on how to support A-typical children in a Neuro-typical world.

Ross works with the nature of the child, not just the diagnosis.

Does your child seem emotionally distressed facing their day?

Are the usual encouragement and correction strategies ineffective?

Have you wondered about conditions such as - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Social Phobia, Sensory Processing/Integration Difficulties, Giftedness, Anxiety Disorders?

This workshop covers:

ü A-typical emotional and behavioural characteristics

ü Biosocial physiology of hyperarousal in A-typical children

ü Impact of chronic and acute hyperarousal on development

ü How to work with the child’s nature and not against it

ü Interrupting problem patterns and habituated dysfunctional ego defenses

ü Emotional and behavioural forecasting

ü Overarching strategies, strategic positioning and situational strategies

About Ross Barker

Ross has the experience of over 25 years working with families of A-typical children in a range of mainstream mental health, community and private practice settings. Over the last 15 years he has moved away from the mainstream service system and has provided consultation services to the education and community sectors regarding neuro-diversity. He also has a private practice working directly with Tauranga families. He has a proven record with families and brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge and a deep human understanding to his work.

Where:Mockingbird, T14 Toi Ohomai Windermere Campus, 70 Windermere Drive,

Poike, Tauranga

When:9-30am – 2pm, Saturday 9th October 2021

Registrations:Spaces are limited and registration is essential

To book and pay by bank transfer, or for enquiries please contact Natasha Biddle at: tash@mockingbird.org.nz or 021 2264018.

To pay now please select one of the below options.

Cost:$75 each or $130 per couple, includes morning tea, lunch and notes

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Reviews

Angela Campbell - July 2021

“I found the Mockingbird workshop with Ross Baker absolutely invaluable. I enjoyed Ross’ style of delivery and he kept me engaged the entire day. Ross’ expertise in working with children on the spectrum was evident but he was also very practical and realistic in his advice. It was reassuring to connect with other parents dealing with similar issues, and I felt the environment was extremely welcoming and non-judgemental. I would jump at the opportunity to attend another Mockingbird workshop, and would recommend Ross and the team unreservedly.”

Viv Atkins - July 2021

"Ross Barker's workshop was a fun and informative 'injection of hope'.

A lovely day in a welcoming relaxed atmosphere. It provided an inclusive and accepting place for the neurodiverse child. For me, such a relief and comfort to know there is a way ahead. And we are just one part of the normal spectrum!

Makes me sad for all the heart-rending cases that have never had this acceptance or support.

Ross is a great speaker, and you can take away as little, or as much complexity as you like!

Mockingbird philosophy should be available everywhere. Hope it becomes part of the norm.

Thank you so much, ... thank goodness we found you!"

Angela Keepa - July 2021

I first saw Ross Barker when my children were in Primary School and so I was pleased to once again attend his workshop.

I once again learnt so much and also got to thank Ross for the helpful information that helped me better to interact and understand my children now young adults.

"One of the key things taken from the workshop was the work around Trauma,understanding that all the little Traumas add up to big Traumas and what our children's survival styles are.

My family is doing well, they all have great self awareness and self acceptance. Free to be who they are and not what society was trying to make them be."

Nikki Guthardt - July 2021

"I dragged my husband along to Ross Barkers event kicking and screaming about going to another thing. Within 30 mins he had wrote on the back of his paper “ok… he’s really good”. Refreshing, relevant and reviving!"

Next workshop April 2022