CAYA Mom's Group
2026-05-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Community Center, 554 W. Main Street, Suite 1100, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Come As You Are – CAYA Mom’s Group
This group will meet the 1st and 3rd TUESDAY of each month, 11:00am – 1:00pm.
A mom’s group for neurodivergent moms and moms of neurodivergent kids.
Bring your lunch, build community, connect with other local moms and reflect on your self-care.

Moderated by: Lauren Shinn, Psychotherapist, APC from Cardinal Counseling Group.
For more information to answer any questions email Lauren – lauren@cardinal-cg.com

Student-Athlete Series: Parent Powwow
2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:30
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.
Topics covered:

1. Parent-Athlete Relationship & Communication
• How to foster open and supportive dialogue with your child about their sport.
• Strategies for balancing encouragement with pressure.
• The impact of parental expectations on an athlete’s mental health.

2. Managing Performance Anxiety & Stress
• Recognizing signs of anxiety in young athletes.
• Techniques to help your child manage pre-game nerves and performance pressure.
• The role of mindfulness, breathing exercises, and visualization.

3. Navigating Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic
• Understanding what drives your child—passion vs. external rewards.
• Avoiding the ‘carrot and stick’ approach and fostering self-driven excellence.
• The long-term effects of different motivational strategies.

4. How to Talk to Your Child After Games & Practices
• Effective ways to offer feedback without harming confidence.
• The importance of listening and allowing space for emotional expression.
• Recognizing the difference between constructive conversations and criticism.

5. The Role of Mental Health in Athletic Success
• Identifying signs of burnout, depression, or emotional struggles.
• Encouraging a healthy balance between sports, school, and personal life.
• Destigmatizing therapy and mental performance coaching in sports.

RSVP HERE
