A Compassionate Look at Neurodivergent Meltdowns and Support Strategies
A neurodivergent meltdown is an overwhelming physiological response to being overloaded, not a behavioral choice.
When Realities Collide: Understanding Unintentional Gaslighting
In neurodivergent-neurotypical relationships, a fundamental difference in information processing can create a dynamic where one partner feels their reality is being denied, even without any malicious intent.
Why Neurodivergent People May Thrive in Somatic Therapy
Traditional talk therapies like CBT often operate from the top down, focusing on changing thoughts to influence emotions and body states. In contrast, somatic psychotherapy works from the bottom up, helping clients regulate their nervous system to create new cognitive and emotional experiences.
Navigating Neurodivergent Energy Systems and Burnout
We are not powered by a single battery but by an array of them.
Understanding Sensory Issues in Neurodivergent Individuals and Pathways to Accommodation
Neurodivergent individuals often face sensory processing challenges that impact daily life. Therapists can help identify these needs and advocate for accommodations to foster inclusivity and well-being.
Navigating Conversational Pauses: Challenges and Strategies for Hyperverbal Neurodivergent Individuals
Hyperverbal neurodivergent individuals often struggle with conversational pacing, leading to unintentional interruptions.
Neurodivergence and Difficulties with Small Talk
Neurodivergent individuals often connect through cognitive depth rather than intuitive small talk, leading to misunderstandings in social and romantic relationships.
Emotional Rigidity in Neurodivergent Individuals and Its Impact on Relationships
Neurodivergent individuals often process emotions through a lens of logic and facts, which can leave neurotypical partners feeling unheard.
Time Blindness and Neurodivergence
Time blindness in neurodivergent individuals can strain relationships but is manageable with strategies, understanding and collaboration.
Joint Attention Exercises for Neurodivergent Relationships and Families
Neurodivergent individuals may experience joint attention differently, which can affect relationships.
Trauma Integration and the Ripple Effect
Trauma integration brings clarity and revelation, yet its ripple effect means unresolved layers may surface later, often catching us off guard.
The Impact of Memory Holes on Neurodivergent Individuals and Their Relationships
Memory lapses in neurodivergent individuals can strain relationships, often misinterpreted as gaslighting. Understanding spiky abilities and fostering empathy can help bridge these gaps.
Understanding Fragmented Memory Encoding in Trauma Survivors
Trauma reshapes how memories are stored, often leaving survivors with fragments instead of a full story.
The Fawn Response in Survivors
The fawn response in sexual assault survivors is a survival strategy, not a choice. Understanding it helps remove shame and opens the door to healing.
Emotional Back-draft: Navigating Self-Compassion and Healing
Emotional backdraft is the surge of old pain that arises when we first practice self-compassion, signaling not danger but deep healing.
Understanding Autistic Shutdowns
Autistic shutdowns are a protective neurological response to overwhelm and are often misunderstood as disengagement.
The Impact of Ultimatums on Relationships and the Body
Ultimatums in relationships often create emotional and somatic distress, functioning as a form of covert control.
Communication Trauma, CPTSD and the Neurodivergent Nervous System
Communication trauma leaves deep scars in neurodivergent individuals, shaping both mind and body. This article explores how repeated misunderstandings fuel CPTSD and somatic distress through a nervous system lens.
The Cycle of Violence and Its Impact on The Body
A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding
What is “trauma bonding” in relationships and how does it affect the body?