In this episode of Neurodivergent Mom Life, we tackle one of the most challenging parts of advocacy: resistance. Pushback from schools, professionals, or even family members can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to derail your efforts. Learn how to regulate your emotions, prepare effectively, and take control of the conversation with confidence and composure.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Three practical strategies to handle resistance during advocacy efforts.
- The power of preparation and emotional regulation.
- How to shift the tone of a meeting using collaborative language and grounding techniques.
Timestamps
- [00:00:00] Introduction: Why resistance is a common part of advocacy.
- [00:01:00] Strategy 1: Prepare scripts for common resistance scenarios.
- [00:01:45] Strategy 2: Practice grounding techniques, like box breathing.
- [00:02:15] Strategy 3: Use collaborative language to reframe the conversation.
- [00:02:45] Real-life example: Turning pushback into progress with prepared questions.
- [00:03:15] Action steps and closing thoughts for confident advocacy.
Key Takeaways
- Resistance is inevitable, but preparation and emotional regulation help you stay in control.
- Scripts with open-ended questions keep conversations productive and solutions-focused.
- Grounding techniques like box breathing ensure composure during tough moments.
Action Steps
- Download the Advocacy Action Plan Checklist for ready-to-use scripts and strategies.
- Prepare at least three scripts for common pushback scenarios.
- Identify a grounding technique (e.g., visualization or box breathing) to use in your next meeting.
Resources Mentioned
- Advocacy Action Plan Checklist
- Follow me on Instagram: @empoweredneuromom
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