Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Neurodivergence
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is an intense, often overwhelming emotional response to perceived rejection or criticism that disproportionately affects neurodivergent individuals.
Thin-Slicing and the Neurodivergent Experience: Navigating Social Rejection
Even the most meticulously crafted mask cannot always conceal the innate differences in neurodivergent communication and presence.
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.
Theory of Mind in Neurodiverse Communication
Effective communication requires us to infer the complex internal states of others, a cognitive process known as theory of mind.
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.
Neuroqueer: The Journey to Embodied Authenticity
The neurodivergent and queer communities share a profound experience of navigating a world not designed for them, leading to shared challenges like masking and a journey toward embodied self acceptance.
Participant Observers in Life: How Neurodivergent People Study Social Interactions
Neurodivergent individuals often become keen anthropologists of social behavior, meticulously studying human interaction to create a mask for survival.
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.
The Impact of Internalized Behavioral Criticism on Neurodivergent Children
Persistent behavioral criticism of neurodivergent children can lead to lasting self-esteem challenges and emotional distress, with deeper impacts than those experienced by neurotypical peers. Affirming their unique needs fosters resilience and self-acceptance.
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.
The Grooming Dynamic in Sexual Assault: How Harmless Appearances Can Mask Harmful Intent
Grooming in sexual assault often begins with seemingly harmless actions, masking its true intent. Recognizing these subtle manipulations is key to prevention and protection.
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.
"Am I Really Neurodivergent?" When Imposter Syndrome Makes You Doubt Your Diagnosis
Many neurodivergent people with a formal diagnosis still fear they’re 'faking it'.
Grieving the Self Who Didn’t Know
Grieving the self who "didn’t know" is an act of reclaiming clarity and compassion.
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.
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.
Joint Attention Exercises for Neurodivergent Relationships and Families
Neurodivergent individuals may experience joint attention differently, which can affect relationships.