Coaching with Jenny

05/31/2026

“I don’t know what to say.”

For many neurodivergent teens, it’s not that they don’t want friends or connections. It’s that social situations can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, or hard to navigate.

Real Talk helps teens move from “I don’t know what to say” to feeling more comfortable connecting with others through discussion, practice, and real-life strategies they can actually use.

Small steps. Less guesswork. More confidence.

Registration is now open. Send me a message to learn more and reserve a spot.

05/31/2026

Plot twist…
Coaching with Jenny has some exciting things in the works.

I’ve been busy behind the scenes making big plans, creating new opportunities, and getting ready for what’s next.

Stay tuned…..

05/28/2026

Not all fidget use is the same.

The goal of a fidget is to help someone stay regulated, focused, and engaged in what they’re doing.

A good fidget should work in the background. It gives the body something to do so the brain can focus on the task at hand.

There isn’t one “right” fidget for everyone. The best fidget is the one that helps the person participate more successfully in school, work, conversations, or daily life.

The question isn’t, “Are they using a fidget?”

The question is, “Is the fidget helping them do what they need to do?”

05/27/2026

Many neurodivergent teens want friendship and connection, but social situations can feel confusing, exhausting, or hard to navigate.

Real Talk is a supportive small group where teens can practice conversation skills, build confidence, and connect with peers in a way that feels safe, structured, and neurodivergent-friendly.

No pressure to “fit in.” Just real support, real practice, and real connection 💙

Message me for more information or to see if it’s a good fit for your teen.

05/25/2026

Children's Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health and all the other OPSEU Local 441 workers, I see you, hear you and stand with you. I can only imagine how hard this must be to be on a picket line and instead of with your clients today.

The issues being raised—high caseloads, staff shortages, recruitment and retention challenges, wage competitiveness, and service sustainability—are being felt across Ontario’s mental health, developmental services, and child-serving sectors.

The people supporting our communities deserve to be supported too.

Strong services require a strong workforce. ✊❤️

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

What a pleasure it was to share my passion for relational care and The In-Between Between Us today at DiversX Beyond the label Conference today.

There is something powerful about exploring what happens in the space between people. The moments of connection, attunement, curiosity, and presence are often where growth and change begin.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their reflections, and engaged in the conversation. I always leave these discussions feeling hopeful about the work we do and the communities we are building together.

If you’d like to learn more about relational care or The In-Between Between Us, feel free to reach out. I’d love to continue the conversation. 💙

05/23/2026

Hey community!! Have you seen the new service option?!? I’m collaborating with Wellington Kids Speech & Occupational Therapy to bring a new group service to Kemptville!! And it’s OAP eligible!! Check out the poster for more details!

05/20/2026

On Wednesdays we do ❤️

05/20/2026

We’re proud to share that Jenny Smith, CYCP, will be a featured speaker at DiversX's Beyond the Label Conference on Sunday, May 24.

Jenny will be speaking on relational Child and Youth Care practice for neurodivergent children and adolescents.

A free neurodiversity-affirming conference on equity, accessibility, and universal design.

Register free today:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the-label-conference-expanding-the-neurodiversity-umbrella-tickets-1988102435904