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The Missing Map: Understanding and Building Cognitive Empathy
Many neurodivergent individuals possess profound empathy, yet struggle with cognitive empathy, the mental map for reading social cues.
Parental Rupture and Repair: An Object Relations Guide to Somatic Attunement with Children
Attunement is less about perfect connection and more about the courageous practice of returning to it after a rupture.
Synesthesia as Neurodivergent Perception
Synesthesia is not merely a curiosity but a fundamental aspect of sensory processing for many neurodivergent individuals.
How Fawning Can Erode the Neurodivergent Self
When neurodivergent individuals are consistently labeled as "too sensitive" or "overreactive," they often learn to cope by fawning, a self-abandoning strategy that trades authenticity for perceived safety.
Addiction, Regulation, and a Somatic Path to Harm Reduction
Addiction is not a moral failure but the body's ingenious, if ultimately costly, attempt to find regulation and survive overwhelming circumstances.
Creative Rebellion: Reimagining Survival Strategies as Wholeness
What if your so-called disordered thinking is not a sign of being broken, but a profound somatic signal from a body that has creatively adapted to survive?
Neurotype, Truth, and Conflict in Relationships
When conflict arises, neurodivergent individuals often prioritize objective truth seeking, while neurotypical individuals tend to focus on emotional considerations.
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.