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Award-winning counsellor, keynote speaker, and consultant providing neurodiversity-focused pro-d workshops, presentations, and guidance to help professionals and organizations support neurodivergent children, teens, and adults.

02/15/2026

TEDx Victoria is accepting applications… and I think this might be my year. 🔥🎤

It’s been on my bucket list for YEARS to give a TED Talk — and thank you to Blanche for letting me know applications are open 🙌

Here’s where I need your help…

I have SO many ideas.
Neurodiversity affirming support.
ADHD women.
ADHD women and high functioning codependency.
Parenting ADH(D) teens.
Neuro affirming School systems.

But how do you know what’s TED-worthy?

What idea is powerful enough… universal enough… clear enough… bold enough?

If you’ve given a TEDx Talk — or know someone who has — can you connect me?
And if you’ve watched my work over the years… what topic do you think I was born to stand on that red dot and speak about?

Let’s make this the year I cross “Give a TED Talk” off my list. 🔥

Drop your thoughts below or DM me.
Big dream energy activated. ✨

PublicSpeaker VictoriaBC BigDreamEnergy

02/05/2026

✨The importance of self compassion ✨

If you’re struggling to start, focus, or “perform” today —
that doesn’t mean you’re lazy, broken, or failing.

It means your nervous system might be asking for support.

Instead of beating yourself up, try this:
🤍 Place a hand on your chest
🤍 Take a breath
🤍 Ask yourself: “What do I need to get started right now?”

Maybe it’s rest.
Maybe it’s clarity.
Maybe it’s movement, reassurance, or fewer expectations.

Self-compassion isn’t giving up —
it’s meeting yourself where you are without judgement
and giving your brain what it actually needs to move forward.

Your worth is not measured by productivity.
You are allowed to pause, check in, and care for yourself 💫

02/02/2026

💛 Feeling so grateful and excited to be connecting with community over the next few months 💛

One of my favourite parts of this work is getting to show up with parents, caregivers, educators, and service providers — learning together, sharing real conversations, and building more neurodiversity-affirming spaces for kids, youth, and families.

I’m really looking forward to these upcoming parenting support sessions and professional development workshops, and I’d love to see familiar faces (and new ones!) along the way.

✨ What’s coming up:
FREE - Register through Family Smart
📅 Feb 18 – FamilySmart (Online)
Parenting ADHD(D) Children: A Neuro-Affirming Approach

Professional Development Workshops:
📅 Mar 10 – CFIA Women’s Circle (Online)
ADH(D) in Mid-Life: Understanding Ourselves & Supporting How We Work

📅 Apr 7 – School District 72 (Campbell River)
Full-Day PD: Working One-to-One with Neurodivergent Children & Youth

📅 June 18 – Saanich Rec Summer Camp Staff (In-Person)
Supporting Neurodivergent Campers

These sessions are all about connection over compliance, understanding nervous systems and how the neurodivergent brain thrives and offers practical, compassionate strategies that actually support real humans in real life.

Thank you to the organizations partnering with me — and to the families and professionals who keep showing up, asking thoughtful questions, and doing this work with so much care. 💛

I am so grateful to be doing this work!

01/27/2026

FREE
✨ Upcoming Parent Workshop – Parenting ADHD Children: A Neuro-Affirming Approach ✨

I’m really excited to be offering this upcoming workshop in partnership with FamilySmart for parents and caregivers of children with ADH(D).

This session is designed for parents of school-aged children (ages 5–18) and focuses on building a deeper understanding of how the ADH(D) brain works. We’ll explore how ADH(D) can show up as both a strength and a challenge, and how understanding your child’s nervous system can reduce power struggles and increase connection at home.

We’ll cover:
• What’s actually happening in the ADH(D) brain
• Neurodiversity-affirming communication (including declarative and low-demand language)
• Supporting task initiation and follow-through without relying on rewards or consequences
• Practical strategies to help your child hone their gift and thrive

Parents will leave with specific tools they can use immediately, greater compassion for their child (and themselves), and a clearer roadmap for supporting ADH(D) in a way that builds confidence, autonomy, and success.

📅 February 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PST
ONLINE
👉 Register here: https://familysmart.ca/event/parenting-adhd-children-a-neuro-affirming-approach/

I’d love to see you there — and feel free to share this with any parents who might find it helpful 💛

01/17/2026

✨ Let’s reframe “over-sharing.” ✨

What if what we call over-sharing—especially in ADHD folks—is actually vulnerability?

We’re taught to keep things surface-level.
To stay palatable.
To avoid making others uncomfortable.

But real connection doesn’t happen through small talk.
It happens when someone is brave enough to go first.

Vulnerability is how we recognize ourselves in others.
It’s how trust forms.
It’s how deep, authentic relationships are built.

So maybe the issue isn’t that some people share too much…
Maybe it’s that society hasn’t made enough room for honesty.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “too open,”
I see you.
Your openness is not a flaw—it’s a bridge. 💛

12/23/2025

I’m so excited to finally share that I’m officially a published author in the first-ever Canadian textbook for school counsellors, created by City University 🇨🇦📚

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute a chapter focused on how school counsellors can advocate for gender-diverse, disabled and neurodivergent students within the school setting. This includes recognizing students’ unique support needs, responding in meaningful and practical ways, creating more inclusive school environments, and navigating advocacy within the school system—so every student feels seen, supported, and valued.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who poured their time, care, and passion into bringing this textbook to life. I truly hope it makes a difference in schools across Canada and has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of diverse students. 💛

✨ This is only the beginning — in 2026, I plan to focus on writing my first book. Stay tuned, folks! ✨

12/12/2025

⭐️Self- Compassion & Self Regulation Strategy⭐️

💛 Hand-on-Heart Practice 💛

When you notice you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or activated, pause for a moment.

Take 2–3 slow, satisfying breaths.

Gently place one hand over your heart, noticing the warmth and pressure of your hand.
If it feels supportive, try both hands and notice the difference.

Feel the touch.
You might even make small, slow circles on your chest.

Notice the natural rise and fall of your breath as you inhale… and exhale.
Stay here for as long as feels good.

✨ A gentle reminder: not everyone finds hand-on-heart soothing — and that’s okay.

If placing a hand on your chest feels uncomfortable, you might explore other forms of gentle, grounding touch:

• One hand on your cheek
• Cradling your face in your hands
• Gently stroking your arms
• Crossing your arms and giving yourself a soft squeeze
• Gentle circular movements on your chest
• Hand on your abdomen
• One hand on your heart and one on your belly
• Cupping one hand in the other in your lap

Over time, you may begin to build the habit of physically comforting yourself when things feel hard — using simple, accessible tools that remind your nervous system: you are safe, and you are supported.

💛 This is one small way to practice kindness toward yourself.

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11/25/2025

✨ New Article! ✨

I’ve written a new piece on shifting from compliance-based teaching to low-demand, connection-focused communication—an approach that reduces pressure, increases engagement, and supports neurodivergent learners in truly meaningful ways.

If you’re an educator looking for practical, compassionate strategies to help students thrive, you’ll find lots of tools inside. And if you’re a parent, this is a great article to share with your child’s teacher to help advocate for a more supportive approach.

👉 https://www.teachermag.ca/post/from-compliance-to-connection-shifting-how-we-support-neurodivergent-learners

11/10/2025

💡✨ ADHD Hack You Need to Know! ✨💡

If you struggle to stay on track when switching between tasks — this one’s for you 👇

Instead of constantly shifting gears (and losing focus in the process), try pairing like tasks together! 💪
➡️ Do your sitting tasks in one block (emails, planning, writing).
➡️ Then your movement tasks in another (laundry, errands, tidying).

This helps reduce distraction during transitions and keeps your brain in its optimal rhythm 🧠💫

Think of it as task batching for ADHD minds — more flow, less friction!

Have you tried this before? Drop your favorite focus hack below 👇

10/24/2025

✨ Stop trying to make people do things.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, partner, or leader — it’s not about forcing compliance, it’s about understanding needs.

When someone is struggling to follow through, pause and ask:
👉 What support do they need?
👉 What’s getting in the way?
👉 How can I help make it easier for them to succeed?

When we shift from control to collaboration, everything changes.
Because real growth happens when people feel seen, supported, and safe — not when they’re pushed. 💛

10/16/2025

Struggling to get tasks done with ADHD? Here’s a game-changing tip: Follow the dopamine! 🎯

Pick 3 tasks and rotate between them. Start with the one that excites you the most or feels easiest. When boredom hits, switch to another task. Keep rotating! Once you finish one, replace it with a new task so you’re always cycling through three.

This way, you’re not forcing yourself to stick to one task and getting stuck. Instead, you keep the momentum going and get more done without fighting your brain.

Try it out and watch your to-do list shrink! 🚀

10/08/2025

Traditional “social skills” programs often teach masking instead of authentic connection. My latest article in BC Counsellor magazine explores a neurodiversity-affirming approach to communication within the school counselling and classroom settings—one that celebrates individuality and healthy relationships.

Read: https://shorturl.at/G54vq

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Victoria, BC
V0S, V8N-V8Z, V9A-V9E

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	3pm - 5pm
Wednesday	3pm - 5pm
Thursday	4pm - 4:30pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm

Website

https://www.neurodiversityfamilycentre.com/maryklovance

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