Description:
As you may know, individuals with Tourette Syndrome are more likely to experience heightened feelings, ranging from emotional highs to lows. This can cause distress because of the emotion itself, the effect it has on one’s life, and the perception of the emotions as “a problem”. Join this workshop to discuss the benefits of learning to accept these emotions with self-compassion, so we don’t “get in our own way” and can keep moving ourselves forward toward what matters to us.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn how to be frustrated but not stuck with their emotions
- Participants will learn how to communicate with others during intense emotions
- Participants will learn how to practice kind, compassionate acceptance of their emotions
Families, Teens, and Young Adults
Charles Galyon
Charles Galyon is a practicing clinician who specializes in working with Tourette’s and related compulsive behavioral disorders, Autism, and Anxiety. He primarily works with children, teenagers, and their families. Dr. Galyon believes strongly in the value and importance of educating parents and professionals, so children and teens receive the support and guidance they need to be able to thrive. Dr. Galyon also has lived experience as an individual with Tourette’s and a parent of a child with Tourette.
Jocee Sevilla
Jocee Sevilla is 24 years old, has Tourette Syndrome, and is a TAA’s Rising Leader. She has a master’s degree in social work and has been working clinically in youth behavioral health for three years. She is currently working in a school setting. She graduated from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. Jocee’s favorite activities are improv, musical theatre, and volleyball. Her goals for the future are to get her LCSW and one day have her own practice. She is passionate about telling people her story. She has published one book and is in the process of writing a second book. Jocee is very grateful for the TAA and for Camp Twitch and Shout because without them, she does not think she would be nearly as proud to say that she has Tourette Syndrome. She thanks the ticcy community for the endless support. She hopes you enjoy this presentation.
*By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the Tourette Association of America’s Event Terms and Conditions.
