Seminar on parenting neurodivergent children and youth
This FREE evening event will offer practical support, real-world strategies, and a safe space for parents to learn alongside others in similar situations. Speakers will be educational psychologist Sharyn Gousmett and parent Sarah Columbus who founded The Place in Rangiora after recognising the need for support for families of neurodivergent children.
Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Time: 7pm.
Location: Amberley School (2 Lawcocks Road, Amberley).
Cost: FREE.
This workshop is brought to you by Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust, Together Hurunui and Mighty Willows.
Mighty Willows is a parenting course for whānau of neurodivergent children and young people that is run by Sharyn Gousmett.
Parents who attended similar courses delivered in Waimakariri last year reported leaving with immediate, tangible changes they planned to make in their daily lives. These included reshaping morning routines to help their child feel more in control, adopting more collaborative approaches with teens, and developing strategies to support themselves during challenging periods.
Contact Natalie Peterson at the Hurunui District Council to register (natalie.paterson[at]hurunui.govt.nz).