Empowering Neurodivergence: Harnessing Strengths for Success - with Jeff Warren

Date

Tuesday March 4, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Virtual or DMH Mezzanine Classroom
Event Category

Jeff Warren is a Canadian meditation instructor and writer, known for his dynamic and accessible style of teaching. He is the co-author of The New York Times best-selling Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, founder of the nonprofit Consciousness Explorers Club, and co-host of the Mind Bod Adventure Pod. Jeff's Do Nothing Project streams for free every Sunday night on YouTube; his guided meditations reach millions of people through the Ten Percent Happier and Calm apps, as well as through his Substack, Home Base.

Jeff’s mission is to empower people to care for their mental health, through the realistic, intelligent and sometimes irreverent exploration of meditation and personal growth practices. As someone with both ADHD and bipolar, he is big on destigmatizing mental health issues, and champions a neurodiverse outlook on life and practice.

This neurodivergent-led speaker series 2024-2025 is designed to challenge stereotypes by featuring successful neurodivergent (ND) role models who will share their personal and professional experiences. Aims of the Speaker Series:

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1. Education -

  • Reframe our understanding of neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) through the lens of neurodiversity.
  • Build empathy for the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals.
  • Highlight the importance of creating ND-friendly spaces, focusing on psychological safety and sensory safety.

2. Community Building

  • Promote and foster a sense of community among in-person attendees.
  • We hope your participation will lead to expanded networks, including new friendships, connections, or opportunities for those attending in person.