Is communication or dysregulation causing you challenges?
Are you living with neurodivergence and struggling with emotional regulation and communication challenges in your personal and professional relationships? Maybe you find communication with a family member challenging due to their neurodivergent challenges?
Do you feel like your communication skills could use some improvement, but you’re not sure where to start?
If so, the “Build Better Bonds with Emotional Regulation and Communication Skills ” program may be the solution you’re looking for. Suitable for individuals, couples or those in polyamorous relationships.
Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar
BACP Accredited Counsellor Creator Of The Communication and Emotional Regulation Build Better Bonds Programme
Communication and Emotional Regulation Build Better Bonds Programme
Growing emotional regulation and communication skills are essential skills that enable us to maintain healthy relationships with our partners, family, friends, and colleagues. Unfortunately, many people including those that are neurodivergent may struggle with these skills, leading to added stress, misunderstandings, conflicts, and damaged relationships.
Do you .....
have difficulty expressing your feelings?
Many people including those with with ADHD or Autism may struggle to express their emotions effectively, whether it's due to cultural conditioning, alexithymia, a lack of emotional awareness, executive functioning challenges or a fear of vulnerability. This can result in bottling up emotions, which can eventually lead to outbursts, passive-aggressive behavior, or physical health problems.
want to manage the stress in your life better?
Stress is a common trigger for emotional dysregulation, particularly in high-pressure situations such as work, relationships, or financial difficulties. It impacts people with ADHD even more as we try to navigate our way in a neuro-typical world.
It could be a difficult past still causing you pain. You may struggle with stress management techniques, leading to emotional outbursts, burnout, or anxiety - pushing those you love further away.
have difficulty with conflict resolution?
Conflict is a natural part of any relationship, but you may struggle to navigate disagreements in a healthy way. Maybe you have never had the opportunity to learn healthy communication patterns?
This may lead to escalating conflicts, a breakdown in communication, increased stress and ultimately, damaged relationships. You wish instead you could communicate with calmness and clarity.
are prone to meltdowns and emotional outbursts?
Our thoughts can have a profound impact on our behavior. You may struggle with communicating your needs with calmness and clarity leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, or anger. The outbursts and emotional dysregulation leave you drained - not only impacting your relationships but also your physical and mental wellbeing.
wish you could improve your communication skills?
Effective communication and self-regulation is the key to building and maintaining healthy relationships. However, clients with ADHD may struggle with assertiveness, active listening, self-advocacy or nonverbal communication, leading to misunderstandings, conflicts, and miscommunications. This can also contributes to not being able to communicate the needs you want met.
want to make change in your life?
Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your current circumstances? You want to communicate your needs but each time it ends up in arguments, emotional dysregulation and meltdowns? Perhaps you have reached that stage were avoiding the challenge feels like a better option? But then taking this approach - feelings of resentment begin to grow?
Have you been longing for a shift in your life, but don't quite know where to start? Making change in our lives can feel frightening, but also incredibly empowering and rewarding. With the right mindset and tools, anyone can make positive changes and navigate through life's challenges with greater ease. If you are looking to nurture and grow emotional regulation and communication skills please get in touch.
Why Work With Me?
As the creator of the R.U.D Process™ which has been downloaded by thousands of therapists worldwide, I have developed a unique process that combines polyvagal principles with practical techniques in three simple steps.
This 3 step approach is grounded in neuroscience with the understanding that our environment plays a significant role in our nervous system, and by learning how to learn to listen to our body and regulate our nervous system, we can improve our communication skills and our quality of life.
On a personal level I am Dyslexic, ADHD and have Dyspraxia – the resources and tools I have created reflects that and are suitable for the neurodivergent individual.
I am a qualified BACP Accredited counsellor, trauma trained with the Trauma Foundation and trained as a ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) : Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood
Don’t let emotional regulation and communication challenges continue to hold you back in your personal and professional relationships. Get In touch to learn more about the Build Better Bonds with Communication program today and start your journey to a better life.
- Emotional Barriers to Communication – Harappa Education
- Emotions and Communication – Exploring Relationship – Open Maricopa
Get In Touch:
If you are interested in working with me you can either book a single session appointment as a way of getting started by clicking on the link below, calling me or send me an email. I look forward to you making contact.
Please note all messages and calls are addressed in the strictest of confidence initially by my office V.A
Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 10.00am - 10.00pm. We aim to make contact within 24 hours. Busier times it may take a little longer and at weekends.
How does it work?
The Build Better Bonds with Communication and Emotional Regulation program is an 8-session program that focuses on helping clients apply the R.U.D process to their daily lives, incorporating polyvagal principles to improve their emotional regulation and communication skills. Each session lasts 60 minutes with tasks set during the week. The cost of the program and resources is £600.
To Begin
In the first session, we'll assess your current emotional regulation and communication skills, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and set goals for the program. Then, we'll dive into the R.U.D process, learning about the principles of regulating our nervous system, understanding the cues of the body, and developing a sense of safety and trust within ourselves
During
Throughout the following sessions, we'll work on applying the R.U.D process to specific challenges and areas in your life, such as relationships, work, and family. We'll explore techniques such as active listening, assertiveness, and nonviolent communication to improve your communication skills and build stronger relationships with the people in your life.
To End
By the end of the program, you'll have developed a deeper understanding of your emotional regulation and communication skills and have practical tools to apply to your daily life. You'll also have a clearer understanding of the role your environment plays in regulating your nervous system and be able to manage stress and anxiety more effectively.
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