Know it, Name It: Responding When Things Don't Go As Planned

Know it, Name it is a 2-hour interactive workshop designed to help neurodivergent young people 12–15 (socially, developmentally, and/or intellectually) recognise healthy and unhealthy boundaries, understand the different types of abuse, and develop practical strategies to respond safely in friendships, dating, and online interactions.

Participants will explore:

• How to notice what it feels like when something isn’t right
• Different types of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, digital, coercive)
• Body language, non-verbal cues, and emotional responses
• Strategies for saying no, stopping, slowing down, and asking for clarification
• How to reach out to trusted adults and support networks

⚠️ Trigger Warning

This workshop covers heavy topics including boundaries being crossed, abuse, and uncomfortable social or dating situations. It may be triggering for young people with a history of trauma. While the content can be challenging, it is presented in a safe, supportive, and empowering way, giving participants the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and seek help.

💫 NDIS Information

This workshop can be claimed under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living or Increased Social & Community Participation, depending on your plan goals.

If you’re self-managed or plan-managed, please select the "free" NDIS option and I will invoice you through my system to reflect the cost which is divided amongst group participants.

This workshop supports NDIS goals related to:

• Building confidence in communication and decision-making
• Developing social and emotional regulation skills
• Learning consent, boundaries, and personal safety in real-world contexts
• Increasing community participation in safe, affirming spaces
• Practising verbal and non-verbal communication in real-life scenarios
• Developing skills to maintain autonomy and personal safety

If you’re unsure whether this program is a good fit for your young person, please feel free to get in touch — we’re happy to chat and make sure it’s the right environment for them.