Penning Wellbeing Circle
This group offers alternate emotional expression and mindful experiencing through journaling and scriptotherapy (e.g. writing to heal). Participants will engage in writing exercises to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, promoting emotional well-being. Sharing of your writing process as well as accessible experiential activities.
What to Bring:
Computer/Writing materials
Bring along a, ‘colour,’ related word such as something straight forward as fire engine red to a Dulux paint colour like Dandelion Yellow. This will be used as a way to introduce yourself- What colour are you? What colour do you identify with the most?
Jade Lee
She/they
Autistic & ADHD
Jade Lee is an Autistic and ADHD Developmental Educator who uses a person-centered, neuro-affirming approach tailored to individuals and families.
She specialises in supporting self-determination, identity, and neurodivergent awareness, particularly for teenagers and adults, including those who are late identified.
As a former teacher, Jade also works with schools to implement neuro-affirming practices for students and staff.
She offers sessions online and in-person.
She additionally works for the University of Woolongong as a tutor for the Graduate Certificate and Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies and as a research assistant.
Jade Lee DE
Shannon Hilscher
She/her
Autistic
Shannon Hilscher is an instructional designer, author, and self-proclaimed introvert who spent much of her life questioning why she felt out of place in a world perhaps not designed for her.
Shannon’s journey of self-discovery led to an Autism diagnosis later in life, a revelation that has profoundly changed her perspective and fueled her passion for advocacy and storytelling.
As an author, Shannon published her first book, The Unexpected Adventure That Changed My World, through Confetti Dream Publishing, LLC. This allegorical tale explores themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the concept of segregated colour worlds. The protagonist’s journey, inspired by discovering new colours and dreams, mirrors Shannon’s own path to understanding and embracing her true self.
Her book, Living Authentically Through Colour, shares her journey and ideas for embracing life authentically using a colour-infused version of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as the framework.
Shannon’s vision is to create a world where individuals, particularly women+, don’t feel the need to mask to fit in, but instead, embrace their unique identities. Through her work, she encourages others to join a tribe of confetti dreamers—those who choose to live authentically and vibrantly.