Third Spaces · Community event
Room to Breathe: A Space for Caregivers of Children with Special Needs
Wednesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3Virtual Only
A virtual group where parents and caregivers can share experiences, feel supported, and make room for their own needs.
Time & Location
Jan 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3, 2027 · 5:00 PM–6:30 PM CDT
Four weekly virtual sessions
Virtual Only
Online sessions
About the Event
Parenting a minor or adult child with special needs can bring joy, connection, and challenges that others may not fully understand. Room to Breathe offers a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to share experiences, feel supported, and make room for their own needs. Through guided discussion, reflective activities, and practical tools, participants will explore caregiver stress, emotional regulation, mixed feelings, boundaries, asking for help, and connection with their children. This group encourages meaningful relationships and small, realistic steps toward caring for yourself while caring for your family. Sessions are held online to make participation more accessible for busy parents and caregivers. Sharing is invited, never required.
About the Provider
Shelly Tomlinson, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Elizabeth Pennington, LPC-S, RPT-S, APT Training Provider, EMDR Certified, EMDR Consultant, TBRI Educator, Certified Forest Therapy Guide
Shelly Tomlinson is a therapist at Happy Camper Therapy who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, and her focus areas include trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, attachment and relationships, and neurodivergence. Her person-centered, trauma-informed approach creates a space where people feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment, which makes her a good fit to guide caregivers as they explore stress, boundaries, and caring for themselves while caring for their families.