A Compassionate Look at Neurodivergent Meltdowns and Support Strategies
A neurodivergent meltdown is an overwhelming physiological response to being overloaded, not a behavioral choice.
Using Bilateral Stimulation to Build Resilience
This blog post explores a powerful somatic technique combining bilateral stimulation, positive messaging, and mental rehearsal to proactively prepare for stressful events. Learn how to build resilience and anchor a state of calm confidence before you need it most.
Tummy Talk: Conversing With The Enteric Nervous System
Our gut feelings are not problems to be solved but messages to be understood. Learning the language of the enteric nervous system allows us to heal trauma by listening to the wisdom of the body.
The Double Wound: Family Harm and the Somatic Impact of Disbelief
When a child is harmed by a family member, the injury is profound. This injury is compounded when other family members respond with disbelief or blame.
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.
When Asking Feels Dangerous: A Somatic Approach to Neurodivergent Risk Assessment
For many neurodivergent individuals, asking for help is subconsciously categorized as a dangerous threat rather than mere discomfort.
Navigating Neurodivergent Energy Systems and Burnout
We are not powered by a single battery but by an array of them.
Regulation Mismatch in ND/NT Relationships
When the neurotypical partner in a mixed neurotype relationship, often the designated "anchor," experiences their own dysregulation, the entire relational system can be thrown into a crisis of mutual need.
Intergenerational Inheritance and the Body
The body is a living archive of ancestral history, holding biological, emotional, and cultural imprints that shape our present experience.
Navigating Neurodivergent Challenges with Routine Disruptions: A Compassionate Approach
For neurodivergent individuals, routine disruptions can be deeply dysregulating.
Repetitive Behavior in Neurodivergent People
Repetitive behaviors in neurodivergent individuals serve as vital tools for anxiety management but can also create challenges when rigidity limits adaptability.
Grieving the Self Who Didn’t Know
Grieving the self who "didn’t know" is an act of reclaiming clarity and compassion.
Erotic Confusion and Body Memory in Sexual Assault Survivors
Erotic confusion and body memory in sexual assault survivors are reflexive responses, not signs of consent.
The Power of Safety in Feeling Sexy
True sexiness flourishes in the presence of safety.
Autistic Burnout and Co-dependence in Relationships
Autistic burnout and co-dependence often intertwine, creating a cycle of exhaustion and relational strain.
Autistic Burnout and Relationships: Some Helpful Exercises
Autistic burnout can strain relationships, but somatic and mindful exercises like synchronized breathing or vocal toning can foster connection and co-regulation between partners.
Resist and Retreat Behaviors in Neurodivergent Individuals
Resist and retreat behaviors in neurodivergent individuals are adaptive strategies, not defiance or disengagement. Understanding these responses fosters self-compassion and relational healing.
Loosely and Tightly Coupled Systems in Relationship Dynamics
Exploring loosely and tightly coupled systems can reveal how relationship dynamics live in the body.
Avoidance: From Adaptive Disengagement to Maladaptive Withdrawal
Avoidance can be a temporary refuge or a prolonged prison. Understanding its impact on the body is the first step toward transforming it into a tool for healing rather than a barrier to growth.
Uneven Capabilities in the Neurodivergent Population
Neurodivergent individuals often exhibit remarkable strengths alongside unique challenges, reflecting the variability of their neurology