The Rooted + Regulated Co. with Christy Garau, MSW
When life feels intense, nonstop, and hard to catch your breath — this is a place to pause
A gentle check-in for mamas raising neurodivergent kids who want more steadiness, clarity, and connection — without doing more or becoming someone else.
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The Mama Regulation Check-In
A simple, grounding assessment to help you understand where you are right now — and what support would help most in this season.
You are not imagining it
If you’re exhausted from always being “on”…
If your days feel loud, unpredictable, or relentless…
If it feels like you’re bracing yourself over and over again just to get through ordinary moments…
You are not imagining it.
This kind of intensity wears on a mama. It makes even strong, capable mothers feel scattered, reactive, or unsure of themselves.
And it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.
I’m Christy
A mama, parent coach, and mental health expert
With years of experience supporting children and families navigating stress, trauma, and neurodivergence.
I work with mamas who love their kids deeply and feel worn down by the constant demands of daily life of raising a neurodivergent kiddo.
My work is grounded in
real parenting experience
a strong foundation in mental and emotional health
and practical tools that meet you where you are
Nothing clinical. Nothing overwhelming. Just support that actually fits real life.
I’m Christy
A mama, parent coach, and former mental health clinician
With years of experience supporting children and families navigating stress, trauma, and neurodivergence.
I work with mothers who love their kids deeply and feel worn down by the constant demands of daily life.
My work is grounded in
real parenting experience
a strong foundation in mental and emotional health
and practical tools that meet you where you are
Nothing clinical. Nothing overwhelming. Just support that actually fits real life.
Can I Really Rediscover Myself With One Check-In
This short check-in helps you:
Notice what feels hardest or most draining right now
Understand where your energy is getting stretched thin
See where small shifts — not big overhauls — can bring relief
It’s based on the PEACE framework:
Persist • Empower • Act • Co-regulate • Environment
You don’t need to understand the framework yet.
You just need a place to start.
This isn’t a test
It won’t label you.
And it won’t give you another list of things to fix.
It’s simply a compassionate snapshot — offered with care.
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