You are mother of a child with autism, ADHD or any other developmental difference and:
You are constantly worrying about the future and the past... thinking about what you could have done differently.
You feel that you have no personal power... that you are lost or limited by circumstances
You have difficulty managing intense emotions such as anger, sadness, guilt, shame, etc.
You see your life as a never-ending to-do list that gets longer and longer and you live permanently stressed.
You feel alone, unsupported or simply misunderstood by those around you, even your nearest and dearest.
My name is Magüi Moreno and I have felt this way on many occasions.
With my son's diagnosis of autism in 2014, I knew something inside me had to change. For most of my life, I had operated with high levels of anxiety. Despite leading a life of accomplishment, I felt lost and unfulfilled.
It took us 4 years to have our son Adrian. During that time, my perspective began to change. I realized that emotions were "giving me a hard time" because I was not acknowledging and accepting them. I also became more and more aware of an overactive mind, which did not let me live in peace. And above all I became aware of my inner critical voice, and the effect it was having on my self-esteem and well-being.
When my son's autism was confirmed, I finally understood that I needed to practice mindfulness on a daily basis and to live with greater awareness on all levels. Because what is at stake (his happiness and mine) is the most important thing.
By integrating mindfulness practice, self-knowledge and better emotional management I take control of my life and enjoy my motherhood. I still have difficulties and uncertainties regarding her autism. But I don't let them dictate how I live my life. Because I don't want to waste more energy on what I can't change. And I do want to enjoy a fuller life on all levels.
How can I help you
I accompany and support you with individualized sessions + personalized plans according to your needs and those of your family. Everything you need to know about how to continue being a mother of a neurodivergent child (autism, ADHD, high abilities, Down Syndrome and other profiles) without leaving your life behind, with greater well-being for you and for everyone at home. Less screaming, less crying, less fights with your partner and, above all, less guilt as a mother.
For mothers who:
They want to understand their child's profile and needs based on acceptance, whether or not there is a diagnosis.
They want to better manage their emotions and obtain techniques to manage their children's crises and help them.
They need to reduce their stress on a daily basis
They want to be better organized at all levels without blame or self-demands.
They want to communicate more assertively with their children, partner, other family members, educators, therapists, etc.
They understand that their own well-being is key to their child's development and they are willing to do something to improve it.
I help you to:
Identify and prioritize the main challenges at home, both for your child and for you (and recommendations from other professionals, if necessary).
Emotional crisis management method, for you and your child, based on mindfulness and the "Zones of Regulation".
Personalized plan of techniques and practices to reduce stress and manage your time and energy according to your needs and current context.
Personalized assertive communication plan based on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) that fits you and your family's needs at this time.
Some situations we can work on:
Couple problems: difficulties in communication, distribution of roles and responsibilities, different level of involvement.
Guidance on therapeutic services for your child's specific challenges
Difficulties in family organization: routines, limits, conscious discipline, etc.
Extreme exhaustion of mothers
Difficulties with siblings: changes in their behavior, school performance, suspicion of rejection, etc.
Training in specific mindfulness practices for you and your child(ren)
Improved communication with schools
Conflicts with family, self and/or politics
In short, I train you and give you the practical and effective tools to enjoy your motherhood differently, have greater clarity about your goals for you and your child, and lead a full and empowered life, despite the challenges.
I am also the mother of an autistic son myself. In this service I offer you everything I know, both personally and professionally, that works for me and the families I work with.
How does it work?
We will talk for an hour to understand your situation and identify your main challenges and needs at this time (1 h per zoom).
You will receive by email a report with a personalized plan and recommendations tailored to you and your child's situation.
After booking the consultation you will receive an email to arrange an appointment in the calendar and start working on your case. If you have problems with the available schedules, write me at maguimoreno@icloud.com and we will arrange a day/time that suits you.
TOTAL INVESTMENT: $96 (about 89€ approx.)
Aquí tienes toda la información legal sobre este servicio, para que no te quede ninguna duda.
What is my background?
Beneficios
Reduced anxiety and stress through the use of simple mindfulness techniques.
More effective management of emotional crises, both yours and your child's.
You feel good in your skin and with your life, regardless of the difficulties.
Don't criticize yourself so much.
You understand the reasons for your patterns and habits to change those that no longer serve you.
Confidence in yourself as a mother and in your decisions.
Self-acceptance and self-love (which leads to greater acceptance of your child).
Increased well-being for EVERYONE at home.
Clearer and more assertive communication.
Improved relationships with your loved ones.
But not only do you benefit, so will your loved ones, especially your children! Remember that you are part of the equation and, with neurodiverse children, the quality and effectiveness of the interaction depends VERY much on your own ability to connect.
A more present and emotionally available mom
Less reactive, less irritable
More fun and willing to "play" (to take life differently).
More patient
Testimonials
"The counseling with Magüi meant for us the fact of constituting a new perspective when connecting with our daughter, from the observation without judgments and not from preconceived ideas. It helped us to understand her better and to form a stable and healthy attitude to relate to her. We are very happy with the help we received."
"For me Magüi represents that lighthouse that you should not forget when you are navigating these seas of special needs, which seem (or are) immense and in which it is easy to get lost or exhausted rowing in all directions. Magüi brings together vocation, experience, and the desire to continue learning and helping. If only doctors were all like that..."
"Working with Magüi is for me like working with my ideal friend. We connect, we understand each other, we laugh...at the same time you realize that she is always with her little pilot on to be an excellent mirror, asking the questions I need at the moment I need them, letting me speak when I need to, pointing out/commenting where and when I need it. I take notes on his comments and some have become mantras. As well as the tools he puts at our disposal, according to our personality. She exudes through her pores that what she does, she does it mainly out of love, out of the desire to help and accompany us to become the best version of ourselves."
"The accompaniment that Magüi gave me was wonderful, she helped me to get to know myself better and to see several patterns that I had and that I was limiting myself. I feel that it helped me a lot that Magüi knows and has gone through the same experiences that parents of different children go through, so I felt understood and understood, in my opinion not any coach has this degree of empathy not having the experience and practice of life. Without a doubt I highly recommend Magüi, I would have liked to have started with her from the beginning of my son's diagnosis."
"The sessions with Magüi were a real gift, as they helped me to see things from another perspective and I feel that I now have more clarity. I also felt very accompanied and understood as the mother of a special child."