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SUMMARY:Student-Athlete Series: Parent Powwow
DESCRIPTION:We have partnered with Mental Health and Mental Performance Coach BJ Armstead of Apollo Sports Counseling for a series for parents of Student-Athletes. Join us on Saturday mornings every three weeks to discuss the unique challenges facing you and your student-athlete. Free event. Coffee & donuts provided. Space Limited\, sign up below.\nTopics covered:\n\n\n    1.    Parent-Athlete Relationship & Communication\n    •    How to foster open and supportive dialogue with your child about their sport.\n    •    Strategies for balancing encouragement with pressure.\n    •    The impact of parental expectations on an athlete’s mental health.\n\n\n    2.    Managing Performance Anxiety & Stress\n    •    Recognizing signs of anxiety in young athletes.\n    •    Techniques to help your child manage pre-game nerves and performance pressure.\n    •    The role of mindfulness\, breathing exercises\, and visualization.\n\n\n    3.    Navigating Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic\n    •    Understanding what drives your child—passion vs. external rewards.\n    •    Avoiding the ‘carrot and stick’ approach and fostering self-driven excellence.\n    •    The long-term effects of different motivational strategies.\n\n\n    4.    How to Talk to Your Child After Games & Practices\n    •    Effective ways to offer feedback without harming confidence.\n    •    The importance of listening and allowing space for emotional expression.\n    •    Recognizing the difference between constructive conversations and criticism.\n\n\n    5.    The Role of Mental Health in Athletic Success\n    •    Identifying signs of burnout\, depression\, or emotional struggles.\n    •    Encouraging a healthy balance between sports\, school\, and personal life.\n    •    Destigmatizing therapy and mental performance coaching in sports.\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/2025-student-athlete-series-parent-powwow-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAYA Mom's Group
DESCRIPTION:Come As You Are – CAYA Mom’s Group \nThis group will meet the 1st and 3rd TUESDAY of each month\, 11:00am – 1:00pm. \nA mom’s group for neurodivergent moms and moms of neurodivergent kids. \nBring your lunch\, build community\, connect with other local moms and reflect on your self-care. \n  \nModerated by: Lauren Shinn\, Psychotherapist\, APC from Cardinal Counseling Group. \nFor more information to answer any questions email Lauren – lauren@cardinal-cg.com
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/caya-moms-group-3/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAYA Mom's Group
DESCRIPTION:Come As You Are – CAYA Mom’s Group \nThis group will meet the 1st and 3rd TUESDAY of each month\, 11:00am – 1:00pm. \nA mom’s group for neurodivergent moms and moms of neurodivergent kids. \nBring your lunch\, build community\, connect with other local moms and reflect on your self-care. \n  \nModerated by: Lauren Shinn\, Psychotherapist\, APC from Cardinal Counseling Group. \nFor more information to answer any questions email Lauren – lauren@cardinal-cg.com
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/caya-moms-group-3/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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SUMMARY:Student-Athlete Series: Parent Powwow
DESCRIPTION:We have partnered with Mental Health and Mental Performance Coach BJ Armstead of Apollo Sports Counseling for a series for parents of Student-Athletes. Join us on Saturday mornings every three weeks to discuss the unique challenges facing you and your student-athlete. Free event. Coffee & donuts provided. Space Limited\, sign up below.\nTopics covered:\n\n\n    1.    Parent-Athlete Relationship & Communication\n    •    How to foster open and supportive dialogue with your child about their sport.\n    •    Strategies for balancing encouragement with pressure.\n    •    The impact of parental expectations on an athlete’s mental health.\n\n\n    2.    Managing Performance Anxiety & Stress\n    •    Recognizing signs of anxiety in young athletes.\n    •    Techniques to help your child manage pre-game nerves and performance pressure.\n    •    The role of mindfulness\, breathing exercises\, and visualization.\n\n\n    3.    Navigating Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic\n    •    Understanding what drives your child—passion vs. external rewards.\n    •    Avoiding the ‘carrot and stick’ approach and fostering self-driven excellence.\n    •    The long-term effects of different motivational strategies.\n\n\n    4.    How to Talk to Your Child After Games & Practices\n    •    Effective ways to offer feedback without harming confidence.\n    •    The importance of listening and allowing space for emotional expression.\n    •    Recognizing the difference between constructive conversations and criticism.\n\n\n    5.    The Role of Mental Health in Athletic Success\n    •    Identifying signs of burnout\, depression\, or emotional struggles.\n    •    Encouraging a healthy balance between sports\, school\, and personal life.\n    •    Destigmatizing therapy and mental performance coaching in sports.\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/2025-student-athlete-series-parent-powwow-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAYA Mom's Group
DESCRIPTION:Come As You Are – CAYA Mom’s Group \nThis group will meet the 1st and 3rd TUESDAY of each month\, 11:00am – 1:00pm. \nA mom’s group for neurodivergent moms and moms of neurodivergent kids. \nBring your lunch\, build community\, connect with other local moms and reflect on your self-care. \n  \nModerated by: Lauren Shinn\, Psychotherapist\, APC from Cardinal Counseling Group. \nFor more information to answer any questions email Lauren – lauren@cardinal-cg.com
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/caya-moms-group-3/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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