PLANTING SEEDS OF COURAGE, CREATIVITY & CONNECTION

Mindfulness, yoga, and social-excursions for neurodiverse tweens & teens
ages 9-18

RHYTHMIC CONNECTIONS

community & connection •  mindfulness • yoga & movement •  music thera-play • social-emotional-Learning  •  rest & regulation • social excursions

This program is safe and suitable for neurodivergent teens (ASD, OCD, ADHD , GDD, CP. ) with low to moderate support needs
including non-speaking teens.

Upcoming terms:

Term 3: Aug 23 - Oct 11
Term 4: Oct 18 - Nov 29

AGES

9-12 and 13-19

“She found a forum where she could express herself freely without being judged”

-Narasimha (Parent)

Over 6-7 sessions:
- 4- 5 indoor sessions (90 mins)
- 2 half-day social excursions (3-4 hours).
- Min. 4 Max 8
- 2 facilitators present in all sessions.
Before committing to a full term, we encourage your teen to join the first session as a trial ($86).
After the session, we'll share our observations and feedback to help determine if the program is a good fit. We also encourage your tween/teen to decide for themselves whether they'd like to continue, as their comfort and interest are important to us.

Rhythmic Connections (RC) is a 7 week group journey nurturing and empowering tweens & teens in Singapore age 9-12 and 13-19 to grow with courage, creativity and connection through yoga, mindfulness, music thera-play, creative expression and half-day social excursions.
𖦹 Tweens and teens ages 9-12 and 13-18
𖦹 RC is safe for all neurotypes. Our facilitators are neuro-affirming and experienced with supporting teens with ASD, ADHD, OCD, GDD, CP and other neurological conditions.
WE INVITE ALL TEENS WHO WISH TO:
𖦹 Cultivate friendships outside of school environment and be a part of community with empathetic and like-hearted peers.
𖦹 Navigate real life hardships like friendship fallouts, bullying, hard conversations, transitioning to new schools and new environments.
𖦹 Explore authentic creative expression through music, movement, and art.
𖦹 Practice social communication and relationship skills
𖦹 Develop skills to build awareness of body and mind (emotional landscape and thoughts).
𖦹 Explore ways to nurture emotional, mental and physical well-being.
The intention is to give your child real, repeated experiences for safe social connection and be equipped with life skills that nurtures their overall mental, physical and social well-being.
It is an opportunity to build friendships and practice social connection outside school and home settings in a safe environment that is modelled and facilitated by experienced practitioners.

"A valuable opportunity to bond with other similar teens, something she rarely experiences in her school environment"
-Maryam (Parent)

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WHAT PARENT’S ARE SAYING

"She found a forum where she could express herself freely without being judged"

“For our 15 year old daughter who has a very limited social circle of her age, the interactions at Rhythmic Connections with a peer group she could relate to was a welcome change! She found a forum where she could express herself freely without being judged and enjoyed actively participating in the various activities. Lauren and Estelle have designed a program that accommodates the different levels of capabilities of each individual participant and keep them engaged. Most importantly they have adopted a communication style that provides a safe and happy environment for girls like my daughter who look at the world differently from the rest! These type of programs are hard to come by in Singapore so please keep it going!”
-Narasimha (Parent)
"For years, I have been searching for classes that provide emotional and support for my teenage daughter, who easily becomes anxious"

“For years, I have been searching for classes that provide emotional and support for my teenage daughter, who easily becomes anxious. I am so glad I found Planting Seeds with Kids. Lauren and Estelle are understanding and open, their after-class feedback reports always give me clues about how my daughter is doing in the classroom.”
-Irene Ho (Parent)
"They demonstrated a capacity to concentrate unlike anything we’ve seen from them at home"

We were sceptical about the concept of kids yoga at fIrst, as we were not aware how kids could benifIt from yoga or any kind of mindful practice, or that they would pay enough attention to listen and attempt what they were taught. Still, we signed up for a class.
The results were incredible. Our kids were 5 and 7 years old when they fIrst joined, but they demonstrated a capacity to concentrate unlike anything we’ve seen from them at home. Lauren is very talented and has honed her abilities to interact and connect with young children, and she has quickly become a very popular fIgure in our household. The kids ask for teacher Lauren’s yoga class every other day, which says a lot about how much they enjoy her sessions and how much fun they have in class. Thank you for helping our children learn how important it is to slow down and express gratitude, Lauren!
-Michelle (Parent)
"A valuable opportunity to bond with other similar teens, something she rarely experiences in her school environment"

“My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed the classes offered by Planting Seeds with Kids. Her favorite parts of the sessions are singing and lying down in Savasana near the end, which brings her a sense of peace and relaxation. These classes have given her a valuable opportunity to bond with other similar teens, something she rarely experiences in her school environment. It’s been wonderful to see her so excited to wake up on Sunday mornings, eager to attend the classes. This level of enthusiasm has been a rare and delightful change for her.”
- Maryam T. (Parent)
"The teens always ended sessions with big smiles"

“Rhythmic Connections has been a great experience for my teen! It was wonderful to have Lauren and Estelle at Neural Connections leading the programme for neurodiverse tweens and teens. It was a joy to witness my daughter and the other teenagers share and connect with one organically. Oftentimes group classes are super structured and instruction- heavy, but Lauren & Estelle are wonderful at gently guiding, facilitating, and fostering authentic connecting. I can see how the teens always ended sessions with big smiles.”
- Hsiao Bond (Parent)
“we have seen an increase in his self awareness and personal growth.”

I find Lauren’s approach, structured yet light-hearted, and holistic, as it incorporates breathing exercises, yoga poses and journaling. The teens are invited to introspect, interact and communicate socially with their peers - all crucial to their development as grounded, well-rounded individuals.
Lauren holds a safe space in so far as is possible for the children to explore their thoughts, thought processes and feelings. They are encouraged to express themselves through various expressions and to practice showing up as their authentic selves.
Creating a conducive environment of this nature for a group of diverse youngsters is no mean feat. In this regard, Lauren has shown herself to be a wonderful facilitator.
My son looks forward to attending weekly sessions since he joined the group in March this year. Under Lauren’s guidance, we have seen an increase in his self awareness and personal growth.
-Sheela (Parent)

1:1 JOURNEY WITH LAUREN

A personalised 1:1 or parent–child program created to empower their natural strengths, support their needs, and way of experiencing the world.

We begin with a complimentary introductory call to learn more about your child’s curiosities, challenges and what helps them feel safe. From there, we’ll design a tailored program that nurtures their growth, and overall wellbeing.

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