The Proud Connections Project

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

Islington Mill | Salford

Mars
Publisher/HostMars
The Proud Connections Project
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An in person support group for Neurodivergent queer people, run by ADHDEMPOWER
About this Event

Join us for 6 sessions on neurodiversity, how it impacts us, and communal sharing on techniques and advice to deal with some of the most challenging parts of navigating todays society as a neurodiverse person.

The session is lead by ADHDEMPOWER as a mother-child duo combining Allison's (She/her) Life coaching skills with Mars' (they/them) lived experience as a neurodivergent queer person.

Allison is a qualified Headteacher and teacher. Accredited coach. ADHD cert specialist. Level 4 Safeguarding. Senior Mental Health certified and Trauma informed.

Mars works in schools with SEN and SEMH children, study a masters in Psychology: Mental Health and Wellbeing, and are Trauma Informed Qualified (TISUK).


Session 1: FREE Tester session (15th October) - Welcome and Understanding Neurodiversity

Session 2: (29th October) - Emotional Regulation and Stress Management

Session 3: (5th November) - Impulsivity and Financial Challenges

Session 4: (12th November - Communication and Social Navigation

Session 5: (19th November) - Mental Health and Self Care

Session 6: (26th November) - Executive Function and Life Skills


Islington Mill is a wheelchair accessible venue from James Street side. There is an accessible toilet. Static lighting will be used. There is no Hearing Aid loop. More access info can be provided upon request.

This is a space that centers Neurodivergent and Queer people. Any ableism, racism,hate or other "phobias" will not be tolerated.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Islington Mill, 1 James Street, Salford, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 8.30 to GBP 27.80

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