Therapists Transform Your Life with The Homestead Model™: A 6-Month Practical Journey to Nervous System Regulation

Ready to Transform Your Life with The Homestead Model™?

Embark on a transformative 6-month group program designed to help you achieve balance and a regulated steady nervous system. The Homestead Model™ is filled with practical, actionable strategies tailored to support neurodivergent individuals in both their personal and professional lives.

If you’re thinking, “Not another program!” – I hear you. This is different. As a once very shouty mum navigating neurodivergence, I created these strategies because I lived it.  And I still don’t always get it right – but I also now have strategies in place for rupture, repair and recovery.  They are rooted in neuroscience and my journey and the belief that real change happens when we apply what works – and these practices do.

I’m not going to go in depth with nervous system regulation theory – instead my laser focus is on hands on practical and accessible strategies to support you in making change.  

Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of yourself, improve emotional regulation, or share these strategies with loved ones or in your practice, this program will give you the tools and support to thrive authentically.

You may already have all the books, cards, online courses and tools sitting gathering dust. Now is time to implement real life strategies that work. Are you ready to join me?

Discover the R.U.D. Process for Nervous System Regulation

The R.U.D. Process® – Recognise, Understand, and Diffuse – is a transformative method developed by Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar to help neurodivergent individuals regulate their nervous systems through creative tracking and self-exploration.

Using reflective scribbles, doodles, colours, shimmies, and shimmers, this process turns self-monitoring into an accessible and enjoyable experience. Rather than focusing on traditional “feelings talk,” the R.U.D. Process emphasises identifying physical states, exploring thought patterns, and noticing body sensations. Suitable for those with R.S.D or Alexithymia. 

Participants use creative mediums to map their experiences, making it especially suited for those with alexithymia or who find emotional language challenging. Integrated tools like the What’s My State? Cards and Track and Scribbledeedo® – Scribbles, Doodles, Colors, Shimmies, and Shimmers – provide practical and engaging ways to apply this method in daily life.

Change happens through increased self-awareness. By engaging in the R.U.D. Process, you’ll begin to monitor your nervous system and behaviours in a way that gathers invaluable insights. This journey will guide you to better understand your unique patterns, enabling you to make meaningful changes in how you respond to life’s challenges.

Over six months, Yasmin will lead you through this journey with compassion and care. In her non-shaming approach, she’ll show you how self-monitoring can become a powerful tool for self-discovery, helping you achieve clarity, balance, and steadiness. The R.U.D. Process® empowers you to step into a deeper connection with yourself and create lasting, positive changes in your life.

Program Outline

Foundations of the R.U.D. Process®

  • Objective: Introduce the R.U.D. Process ® (Recognise, Understand, Diffuse) and its role in nervous system regulation. 
  • Activities:
    • Overview of nervous system states (relaxed, mobilised and immobilsed) and linked behaviours.
    • Introduction to What’s My State? Cards and creative tracking tools.
    • Guided creative exploration: Scribbles and doodles for recognising nervous system states.
    • Sensory Overwhelm Mapping

Recognising States and Patterns

  • Objective: Deepen awareness of physical sensations and behavioural patterns tied to nervous system states. Gain understanding of Alexithymia and explore  challenges specific to personal life. 
  • Activities:
    • Practice body mapping to identify common physical states.
    • Explore “story versus state” – how thoughts can reinforce physical states.
    • Cutting ties with shame. 
    • Group discussion on recognising triggers and patterns.
  • Creative Exercise: Use colour and shimmer techniques to visualise state changes.

Understanding the Story

  • Objective: Explore the connection between nervous system states and the stories/ narratives we tell ourselves.  Highlight challenges specific to profession. 
  • Activities:
    • Guided reflective writing or drawing exercises to uncover recurring “stories.”
    • Small group sharing: How stories impact emotions and behaviours.
    • Introduction to “tracking progress” with the Track and Scribbledeedo® framework.
    • Incorporating music for self expression.

Diffusing Overwhelm

  • Objective: Learn techniques to shift out of heightened or stuck nervous system states.
  • Activities:
    • Somatic movement exercises (e.g., gentle stretches or shimmies).
    • Creative diffusion: Use shimmer techniques to “soften” overwhelming sensations.
    • Exploring internalised & ableism & the weight of “expectations”. 
    • Practice combining tools: Scribbledeedo with breathing, EFT or grounding exercises.

Integrating Regulation Tools

  • Objective: Combine and personalise R.U.D® tools for everyday use.
  • Activities:
    • Create a personalised “The R.U.D. Process®Toolkit” using cards, creative exercises, and somatic techniques.
    • Role-playing common scenarios to practice using tools in real-time.
    • Reflective journaling or doodling: How has your understanding of regulation evolved?

Sustaining Clarity and Steadiness

  • Objective: Reflect on growth and create a long-term self-regulation plan.
  • Activities:
    • Group discussion: Key breakthroughs and challenges during the program.
    • Guided roadmap creation: Setting goals for continued growth using The R.U.D. Process®
    • Celebrate progress with a collaborative art exercise or reflective journaling.
  • Facebook Group: Post-program support—weekly “check-in” prompts and ongoing discussions for 3 months.

About the Program

This immersive experience is not just a program; it’s a journey towards discovering practical tools for nervous system regulation. With minimal theory and a focus on hands-on learning, you’ll gain the skills you need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. It will help with managing 

  • Meltdowns 
  • Shutdowns
  • Burnout 

 

Why Choose The Homestead Model™?

  • Self-Awareness The Key To Change: Develop a deeper understanding of your unique needs and how to meet them.
  • Emotional Regulation: Learn techniques to manage your emotions effectively, leading to a more balanced life.
  • Practical Tools: Equip yourself with actionable strategies that you can apply in your daily life.

The Details

  • Where: Online Zoom
  • When: Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.30pm GMT
    • January 15, 2025
    • February 12, 2025
    • March 12, 2025
    • April 9, 2025
    • May 7, 2025
    • June 4, 2025
    • + Facebook Group 
  • Who are these sessions for?
    • therapists
    • coaches
    • healing professionals 
  • How many participants in the group? 
    • Maximum 8 
  • Cost: £399 – Payment in full. Card/ Amex/ Bank Transfer
  • Type: Group Psychoeducation 

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About Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar

Yasmin is the creator of The Homestead Model™ and a BACP-accredited trauma therapist with a passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals. As someone who’s dyslexic and doesn’t read books, Yasmin set out to create practical, hands-on tools that turn complex theories into simple, everyday strategies. Her work is all about helping people build personalised toolkits that work for their unique needs and lives.

She’s the creator behind the What’s My State? Cards, Polyvagal Teen®, Neurosloth®, and Talky Talk Cards™, and the author of the Build Better Bonds Workbook Journal series. Her first workbook journal, Build Better Bonds with Emotional Regulation, is full of practical ideas for creating meaningful connections and improving emotional well-being. She is also the founder of World Lets Stop Shouting Day 

Yasmin combines creativity, personal experience, and her deep understanding of nervous system regulation to make tools that are accessible and empowering. Through *The Homestead Model™, she’s helping people discover steadiness, self-discovery, and ways to thrive – on their own terms, with personalised toolkits they create for themselves.

Yasmins proudest moment of 2024? When she hosted a talk with Dr Stephen Porges & Seth Porges – as much of her work is polyvagal informed and she was brave enough to ask Dr Porges directly about the criticisms of Polyvagal Theory.  You can watch the clip below and read more here.