Events

🌿 Co-Regulation for Neurodivergent Families

Calming Chaos, Building Connection
🗓 Date: November 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo BC

Join May, Psychiatric Nurse, author, and parent of a neurodivergent child, for a 90-minute, research-informed workshop that blends neuroscience, storytelling, and practical strategies to help you build emotional safety and connection at home, school, and public places. Educators and professionals will have a certificate emailed after the workshop.

  • Understand how your calm regulates your child’s emotions
  • Learn sensory-friendly strategies for daily life
  • Practice simple calming scripts & co-regulation routines
  • Leave with a printable Family Co-Regulation Plan

🎟️ Ticket Options

General Admission – $45

Includes printed resources and refreshments.

Couples / Co-Parents – $80

Two attendees, two workbooks, shared strategies for co-regulation.

Educator / Professional – $55

Includes PD certificate and professional reflection worksheet.

Tip: Use this if you’re buying a mix (e.g., 2 General + 1 Educator).

💚 Sliding scale available — email info@storieswithoutlabels.com

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Book Signing – Stories Without Labels ✍️📚

Date: Saturday, August 23
Location: Chapters Nanaimo

Join May Sosa, psychiatric nurse, children’s book author, and founder of Stories Without Labels, for a special book signing event.

📖 What to expect:

  • Meet the author in person
  • Get your books personally signed
  • Learn more about inclusive children’s stories celebrating neurodiversity
  • Perfect chance to pick up gifts for families, educators, and classrooms

✨ Featured Titles:

  1. The Bear Who Didn’t Fit
  2. The Monster and the Cub
  3. The Dragon Without Fire
  4. A Smile That Lost Its Shape
  5. A Squirrel Finds Its Own Way to Glide

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Book Launch Event: A Squirrel Finds Its Own Way to Glide 🎉🐿️

This event was a great success and our book is now available in our website as well as on Amazon. 

A big heartfelt Thank You to those who attended and made this first book launch very special. 

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📅.       Date: April 12, 2025
📍 Location: Beban Park Social Center (Room 1) (2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC)
⏰        Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Join us for a fun and inclusive celebration of the launch of A Squirrel Finds Its Own Way to Glide! Written by May Sosa, this heartwarming children’s book explores perseverance, self-discovery, and embracing differences—all through the journey of a determined little squirrel.

What to Expect:

📖 Live Story Reading – Enjoy a special reading of A Squirrel Finds Its Own Way to Glide by the author
🎨 Fun Activities for Kids – Sensory-friendly crafts, movement games, and interactive storytelling
🐿️ Meet the Author – Learn about the inspiration behind the book and the message of neurodiversity
🎁 Exciting Giveaways – Win a signed copy of the book and themed goodies
📚 Book Signing & Q&A – Get your copy signed and chat with the author

Who Should Attend?

🌿 Families looking for engaging and inclusive children’s books
🏫 Educators & Librarians seeking stories that celebrate neurodiversity
💙 Advocates & Supporters of acceptance and individuality

💡 RSVP Now! Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

 

Register Here  https://forms.gle/9PBsgcRxHN1wpvHW7

Let’s celebrate every child’s unique way of thinking, learning, and growing—together! 🌟🐾