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

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.

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.

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Host or Publisher New Leaf Social Work