Finding My Steady
with glad we talked®
For Practitioners .
A Polyvagal-Informed, Neuro-Affirming SEL Programme for Practitioners
Online self-paced 5 module guided learning journey with Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN with this program
- More steadiness in the room - even when sessions feel intense.
- An accessible understanding of Polyvagal Principles and neurodivergent systems
- Psychoeducation which you can share with your clients and apply in your everyday life.
- Less practitioner fatigue, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion.
- More time and energy for your life outside the work.
- More confidence when conversations get stuck or dysregulation rises.
- Protocols and Tool To Repair Connection
- More support and understanding for neurodivergent clients and mixed-needs families.
- More trust, safety, and real connection in the therapeutic relationship.
- More communication breakthroughs - fewer shutdowns, escalations, and ruptures.
- More joy in your work - remembering why you became a practitioner in the first place.
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Because when communication feels safer, everything shifts.
Key Points
- 5 Modules - Self Paced
- 7 Lessons Per Module
- Bite-sized Lessons 10 - 15 minutes each
- Gentle Multiple Choice Quiz After Each Lesson
- Creative Drop In For Q&A - Tuesdays
- New Modules Drip Fed Every Two Weeks from Purchase
- Integrating Mind-Body Connection - Nervous System First
- Polyvagal Principles and Trauma Informed and Beyond
- Movement Friendly Audio Format With Captions
- Created Through Lived and Professional Neurodivergent Experience.
- 1 Year Access
WHAT YOU GET - THE PROGRAM
Introduction
Introduction
THE DETAILS
Module 1
Laying the Foundations for Steadier Communication
the details
Module 2
Your Nervous System Is Always Listening
Module 3
Co-Regulation - The Science of Feeling Safe Together
The Details
Module 4
Is Your Rupture a Repair - or Is It Time for a Release?
Module 5
Translating Insight Into Practice
Hello there ....
I Am Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar
I’m Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar (she/her) – a neurodivergent BACP-accredited Trauma & Relationship Counsellor specialising in neurodivergence, multi-faith dynamics, and mixed-heritage relationships. I’m the founder of Watoto Play, where I create therapy resources for the neurodivergent community, and my work also spans training, consulting, spoken verse, podcasting, and public speaking. At heart, I describe myself as a creative and social entrepreneur – building tools, connections and conversations that help people feel safer, steadier, and more understood.
Nervous-system first, not behaviour-first
My programmes focus on regulation, capacity, and safety rather than compliance or “fixing” behaviour - recognising that neurodivergent responses are often adaptive, not problematic.
Language that reduces shame increases clarity
Everything is designed to move away from “calm down,” control, or deficit-based models, offering affirming language that helps neurodivergent folk understand why they respond the way they do.
Paced to reduce overwhelm and burnout
With short lessons, gentle drip timing, and long access windows, the structure supports neurodivergent energy, attention, and capacity = allowing learning to happen without pressure.
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FAQ
Finding My Steady With Glad We Talked® is a polyvagal-informed, neuro-affirming social-emotional learning (SEL) programme designed to support practitioners to build nervous-system awareness, emotional regulation, and relational safety in both their professional work and personal lives.
The practitioners programme is designed for practitioners working with children, young people, families, or adults, including educators, therapists, counsellors, coaches, support workers, and wellbeing practitioners.
It is particularly supportive for those working with neurodivergent folk or in emotionally demanding environments. Their are also versions for Families and Parents, Adulting, Educators and In The Workplace
Finding My Steady With Glad We Talked® focuses on understanding nervous-system states rather than managing behaviour.
It is trauma-aware, polyvagal-informed, and neuro-affirming, supporting practitioners to work with what sits beneath behaviour rather than attempting to control or suppress it
Yes. The programme is explicitly neuro-affirming and recognises that regulation looks different for different nervous systems. It avoids one-size-fits-all strategies and supports practitioners to discover what steady means for them.
In this programme, steady refers to a supported, regulated nervous-system state, rather than the idea of being “calm.” Calm is not always accessible or appropriate, so the focus is on flexible, realistic regulation that meets people where they are.
Practitioners gain practical, body-based regulation tools, accessible polyvagal-informed psychoeducation, and relational strategies they can use for self-regulation, co-regulation, and burnout prevention, as well as in therapeutic, educational, and group settings.
Yes. The programme supports practitioners to recognise early signs of nervous-system overload, understand their own stress responses, and build sustainable regulation practices that reduce burnout and compassion fatigue.
No prior training is required. Concepts are introduced in clear, accessible language, making the programme suitable for both experienced practitioners and those new to nervous-system-informed approaches.
Yes. The programme is informed by polyvagal theory, trauma-aware practice, and social-emotional learning research, and is grounded in practitioner experience and real-world application.
Practitioners can integrate the programme into one-to-one sessions, group work, classrooms, therapeutic environments, and organisational wellbeing practices, adapting the tools to suit different contexts and nervous systems.
No. Glad We Talked® is human-led and not therapy. Some of the interactive tools use AI to support reflection (for example: helping you find words, offering prompts, summarising themes), but AI does not replace a counsellor, therapist, facilitator, or your own wisdom.
It means some features use an AI model to generate or adapt text – like reflective questions, rewording, examples, or gentle structure. The goal is to support your learning and self-expression, not to diagnose, treat, or direct your life.
Some parts of the suite are interactive and may include AI support. Others are fully non-AI (cards, frameworks, worksheets, guided prompts). They are clearly labelled as AI support
Human-led means:
The programme is designed and guided by humans (Yasmin), grounded in real relational work and lived experience.
The tools are meant to be used with human judgement, pacing, consent, and choice.
Safety guidance is built into the programme: how to use tools steadily, what to do if you feel activated, and when to seek human support.
Treat AI output as suggestions, not truth. AI can:
misunderstand context
oversimplify
get things wrong confidently
reflect cultural or systemic bias
Best practice: Use AI like a mirror for reflection, not an authority.
No. Glad We Talked® tools should not be used for diagnosis, risk assessment, or crisis decision-making. They’re for reflection, skills, insight, and communication support – with humans staying in the lead.
AI can help you:
find words when you feel stuck
explore different ways to communicate needs and boundaries
generate journaling prompts or conversation starters
summarise themes from what you’ve shared (so you can spot patterns)
translate “big feelings” into clearer, steadier language
Possible risks include:
feeling misunderstood by generic responses
feeling “pushed” into insight too quickly
taking suggestions as instructions
unhelpful reassurance, minimising, or moralising
privacy concerns if sensitive details are entered
That’s why we build in consent, pacing, grounding, and choice – and encourage human support when needed.
A steady approach:
Pause first: “Am I resourced enough for this right now?”
Go gently: Use small prompts, not deep dives when you’re activated.
Check your body: If your system ramps up, stop and regulate (breath, movement, drink water, sensory support).
Stay in choice: Keep what fits, discard what doesn’t.
Reality-check with a human: especially for relationships, conflict, trauma, or big decisions.
We recommend not entering:
full names, addresses, phone numbers
details that identify third parties
anything you wouldn’t want stored in a system log
If you’re a practitioner using this with clients: consider using de-identified or minimal data, and obtain informed consent.