Presentation:

Caregiver Differentiation Within a Neurodiverse Family System

Conference: 

Thinking Big About Family Challenges

Details

Day: 

1

Start TIme: 

10:45 AM

End Time: 

11:35

This presentation will explore a father’s efforts toward greater differentiation within his family system as he navigates his role as the primary caregiver and the expectations of his wife and parents. Particular attention will be given to his efforts to define and maintain his position while identifying the reality needs of one of his children, and responding thoughtfully.

Rebecca Vanderhijde, BCBA, MFT
Rebecca, a woman with red and black hair, smiles gently against a plain grey background.

For more than 20 years, Rebecca has been working with neurodiverse children and their families. Both a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT), Rebecca specializes in helping caregivers navigate the real, everyday challenges of raising neurodiverse children. Rebecca is an Associate Clinical Counselor with Living Systems, and is excited and passionate about integrating Bowen Family Systems Theory and Behaviour Analysis in her presentations and in her work with families.

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