After the meeting there was some discussion about changes that will be occurring this fall. As of September, 2011 I will be starting course work at the Institute of Natural Therapies. I've had such wonderful results with the massage therapy and cranio sacral manipulation that my son has received, I feel that I need to give some back. It is still in the discussion phase, but I have asked a family to step in my place while I attend the Institute and the family is considering my request.
The current plan for now is for me to step behind the curtain and offer support when needed. The goal for the group is for parents to begin taking ownership of the group by running the group meetings and coordinating together to pull in speakers and host workshops. I have always said this is a group run by parents, for parents, and now it is time for that to happen. The ultimate goal has always been for the group to not always fall on the shoulders of one individual, but rather for several families to work together and step in for each other when needed. This idea wont always work, and at times responsibility will fall on one family/person. However, it has always been my desire to have other parents acting as group leaders and ready to step in when they are comfortable/able.
I will still be available, and participating in the group. My roll for the most part, starting in September, will be more of a group liaison. I'm very excited about this step forward for the group and I hope that other parents will be stepping up to help this other family manage the group.
Below is the mission statement that I comprised last summer for review. This is also on the general group flier that is posted to this blog at all times. If you would ever like to print the flier, just click on it and it will pop up as a PDF. If you have difficulties printing it or viewing it, just let me know.
Mission Statement
The mission is to provide information to parents and family members about community resources, school services, therapies, and much more.
The group is comprised of parents of neurodiverse children. The parents offer other parents a safe place to share information, give and receive emotional support, and work together to address common concerns. Parents also help empower each other through knowledge and experiences.
We came together to provide much needed emotional support, knowledge, and a sense of community. To create a place where we can come together and feel no judgment. We can talk, laugh, and cry about the same problems and draw strength from one another.
Together we are a unified voice taking our message to special interest groups, schools, professionals and the community.
*Monthly meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month, from 6-8 at the BHK Houghton Center.*
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