Building Conversations
Giving families a place to learn, connect, and try new tools together.
Connection for You
Parents and caregivers connect with psychologists, therapists, and guest experts to explore self-care, co-regulation, communication, and practical parenting support. Each conversation offers strategies families can use at home, at school or work, and in the community.
Curious what we talk about? Past conversations have included healthy screen habits, co-regulation and self-care, navigating holiday stress, and neurodivergent transitions to adulthood.
Connection for Your Child
Students spend time with coaches practicing friendship, social skills, and executive function tools through activities that make connection feel more natural. Each session is designed to build confidence and give students room to connect, participate, and try new things in ways that feel comfortable and authentic to them.
Curious what students get up to? Past activities have included kitten and bunny visits, board games, video games, craft projects, and community outings.
Pricing & Details
$60 per session
Registration includes up to two caregivers and two children.
Additional spots are available for $20 per family member.
Light snacks and drinks are provided.
Upcoming Conversations
Picky Eating, ARFID & Neurodivergent Nutrition
Join registered dietitian Brenna Thompson for a practical conversation about food challenges, sensory needs, nutrition, and positive relationships with eating. Meanwhile, tweens and teens will visit Lakewinds Food Co-op for a food-themed scavenger hunt and snacks.
RegisterFinding Effective Ways to Navigate the Holidays
Explore expectations, routines, boundaries, and flexibility during holidays and family gatherings, with room to consider what works best for your family.
RegisterUnderstanding Burnout in the Family
Learn to recognize changes in capacity and signs of burnout, then consider ways to reduce pressure and support recovery throughout the family.
RegisterNeurodivergence and Puberty: Supporting Growth and Change
Talk through the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty and explore practical, affirming ways to support growing independence.
RegisterSync Up Your Summer: A Neurodivergent Playbook
Plan for summer transitions with a balance of structure and flexibility, while making room for rest, interests, connection, and changing capacity.
RegisterIs Building Conversations a Good Fit for Your Family?
Building Conversations is for kids who want to…
- Feel less overwhelmed or anxious in certain social situations.
- Build confidence participating in conversations and group activities.
- Better understand social cues and body language.
- Practice setting and maintaining healthy boundaries.
- Connect with peers who accept them as they are, without pressure to perform.
Building Conversations is for parents who want to…
- Learn new tools to better care for themselves so they can show up more fully for their loved ones.
- Gain strategies to better communicate and connect with their child.
- Meet other parents and guardians who are navigating similar challenges.
- Build a stronger relationship with their child and provide the support they need.