The Conative Group

Celebrating The Conative Group's 10 Year Anniversary this weekend! GO TEAM! Here's to the next 10 years and beyond! Thank you family and friends for celebrating with us!

When a child is anxious, overwhelmed, angry, embarrassed, or afraid, most parents want to help. But sometimes, support can become complicated when protecting a child from discomfort starts to unintentionally keep them stuck.

Check out Dr. Taylar Gutierrez's latest blog post, which explores the difference between validation, accommodation, and avoidance—and why children often need both compassion and the opportunity to build confidence through hard moments.

Read More: 👉
https://www.theconativegroup.com/post/when-support-becomes-avoidance-helping-children-through-difficult-emotions-without-keeping-them-stu

The Conative Blog | When Support Becomes Avoidance: Helping Children Through Difficult Emotions Without Keeping Them Stuck By Dr. Taylar Gutierrez, LPC - When a child is anxious, overwhelmed, angry, embarrassed, or afraid, most parents want to help. We want children to know that their feelings are important and that they do not have to navigate difficult experiences alone.

NEW GROUP THERAPY: THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT

College. Careers. Relationships. Independence. Adulthood can come with a lot of pressure to have everything figured out.

Led by Marc Gutierrez, LPC-A, this process-oriented therapy group is for adults who want to build genuine confidence while navigating the challenges of young adulthood.

Together, participants will explore:
• Self-esteem and self-compassion
• Perfectionism
• Fear of failure
• Imposter syndrome
• Independence and life skills
• Relationships and adulthood

📅🕔 Mondays @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM until December 14, 2026
👥 Adults Ages 18–30

Learn more and register:
https://www.theconativegroup.com/services/group-therapy/the-confidence-project

The Conative Group | The Confidence Project A process-oriented therapy group for young adults navigating college, careers, independence, relationships, and the transition into adulthood while building confidence and life skills. Here participants will explore self-esteem, self-compassion, perfectionism, fear of failure, or imposter syndrome.....

NEW GROUP THERAPY: BEYOND THE MASK

What happens when you finally have a space where you don’t have to mask?

Led by Taylar Gutierrez, PsyD, LPC, this is a process group for neurodivergent women seeking a supportive place to explore identity, authenticity, relationships, burnout, boundaries, and self-compassion.

Through guided conversation and connection with women who understand similar experiences, participants can explore what it means to live more authentically and build a life that better reflects their values.

📅🕡 Mondays @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM until December 7, 2026
👥 Neurodivergent Women Ages 18+

Learn more and register: https://www.theconativegroup.com/services/group-therapy/beyond-the-mask

The Conative Group | Beyond The Mask (A Process Group for Neurodivergent Women) “Beyond The Mask” A Process Group for Neurodivergent Women. Description: Many neurodivergent women spend years adapting to fit expectations, often at the expense of their own well-being. Beyond the Mask is a therapist-facilitated process group that offers a supportive space to explore identity, ...

🚀 NEW VIRTUAL GROUP THERAPY: LAUNCH POINT

Starting college—or preparing to leave home—can bring excitement, uncertainty, and a whole new level of independence.

Led by Taylar Gutierrez, PsyD, LPC, this virtual therapy group is for young adults navigating the transition from high school to college and early college life.

Through conversation, skill-building, and peer support, participants will explore:

• Independence and adjusting to new expectations
• Friendships and finding your place socially
• Anxiety and managing change
• Self-advocacy and confidence
• Time management and practical life skills
• Identity and navigating this next chapter

📅🕔 Mondays @ 5:15 PM – 6:15PM until December 7, 2026
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎓 Young Adults Ages 18+

A 15-minute Zoom pre-admission interview is required for new clients.

Learn more and register today:
https://www.theconativegroup.com/services/group-therapy/launch-point

The Conative Group | Launch Point (Virtual Group Therapy) Parenting a neurodivergent child can be deeply rewarding, but it can also feel isolating and overwhelming at times. The Parent Circle is a therapist-facilitated support group where parents and caregivers can connect with others who understand the unique joys and challenges of raising neurodivergent....

Burned out—or just overstimulated?

Constant notifications, multitasking, screens, and information overload can leave our brains exhausted—even when we’re not physically tired.

Our latest blog by Dr. Katherine Latimer explores the difference between burnout and overstimulation, and simple ways to give your brain the recovery it needs.

Read more on The Conative Blog → https://www.theconativegroup.com/post/are-we-burned-out-or-just-overstimulated

The Conative Blog | Are We Burned Out, or Just Overstimulated? By Dr. Katherine Latimer, Ph.D. - You’re exhausted, but not necessarily sleepy. You have trouble concentrating, even when you have time to focus. You reach for your phone whenever there’s a quiet moment. Your brain feels “busy,” even when you aren’t doing anything particularly demanding. A...

Join Dr. Kimberly Harrison and the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at The Briarwood School from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Get your tickets today to reserve your seat: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bfxyegy?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDOG1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR78in0G5gCwpoy4rwOBfzzQnGtVEngqcDXo_3kpPI42GNUiicfzldGADyHrLg_aem_Y2vkcEO0ZWKaaqNKU7RiHA

🎤 Meet Your HBIDA Annual Fall Conference Speakers!

We’re excited to welcome three outstanding speakers to the HBIDA Annual Fall Conference 2026, each bringing valuable expertise and insight to this year’s program. 💙

⭐ Kimberly B. Harrison, Ph.D.
The Emotional Landscape of Dyslexia

⭐ Jessica Toste, Ph.D.
Word Connections: Intervention to Support Word-Level Reading Skills for Students in the Intermediate Grades

⭐ Tiffany P. Hogan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FASHA, BCS-CL
Dyslexia’s Quiet Companion: Developmental Language Disorder

Join us for a day of learning, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations focused on supporting individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 The Briarwood School, Houston

🎟️ Registration is open — secure your place and join us this fall!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bfxyegy

Stop by The Conative Group office this Sunday, August 23rd!

🎉 You're Invited! 🎊

Join me this coming Sunday, August 23 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at The Conative Group office for my Book Signing Celebration!

My 3 new books will be available to purchase at 30% off retail price:

📘 ADHD: The Comprehensive Parent's Guide
📙 Control Tower Kids: The Case of the Missing Cargo
📕My Incredible ADHD Brain: Big Ideas, Big Energy

Also available to purchase in person at the 30% off discounted rate:

📗 Screentime as Dessert: A Parent's Guide to Reclaiming Children from Device Overuse

Family & Friends are welcome!

Kindly RSVP to us at [email protected]

Thank you and hope to see you there!

Save the date for September 29, 2026! Join us!

Another great date to save on your calendar. Join us Tuesday, 9/29 for an impactful morning of learning with some of the best minds in the field. Fun fact: Understanding Neurodiversity is quickly becoming one of our most requested outreach talks! Registering online helps us ensure we have enough chairs for everyone - visit our Linktree or website to register now. This event is free and open to the public, but know that your donation helps further NFCC's mission to provide affordable and accessible counseling to all who seek it!

🎉 The Conative Group is celebrating 10 years! 🎉

We’re looking back at a decade of growth, community, meaningful work, and the people who made it all possible.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. Here’s to what grows next!

Read the full blog: https://www.theconativegroup.com/post/thinking-feeling-growing-the-conative-group-turns-10

The Conative Blog | Thinking. Feeling. Growing.: The Conative Group Turns 10 By Dr. Kimberly Harrison, Ph.D. - This month, The Conative Group turns 10. Ten years. Even now, it is a little amazing to write those words. A lot has happened since we opened our doors in August 2016. We have grown our team, expanded our services, created programs we never could have imagined at th...