Considerations When Seeking a Neurodiversity Affirming and Inclusive Therapist
Neurodiversity is an important concept in understanding human brain function and behavior and – understanding of its importance is growing! Neurodiversity acknowledges that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, are natural variations of the human experience. This perspective is a shift from traditional views that often pathologize these differences. For people who are…
How Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Can Help
For many years the medical model has pathologized variations in the way the human brain works. The construct of neurodiversity, and the movement around it, attempt to correct that error. But what is it? Neurodiversity is a clinical term used to describe the different varieties of human neurology. Common diagnoses used to describe neurodiverse people…
Understanding Neurodiversity: Its Significance and Impact
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is a term that encapsulates the beautiful tapestry of human cognition and challenges society’s idea of what is a “neurotypical” or “normal” brain. The term was first coined in 1998 by Australian sociologist, Judy Singer, to acknowledge that our minds come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own unique…
Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues
You’re facing relationship issues – can individual therapy help? This question comes up a lot! Common impetuses to ask the question are consistent challenges in your relationships, dating problems, feeling broken in relationships, relationships in which one partner is more interested in therapy, and relationships in which one partner perceives the relationship problems to be…
Coping with Post-Pride Blues: Strategies for LGBTQIA+ People
Pride Month offers a profound sense of unity and visibility for many queer people, not to mention the fun of parades, festivals, and parties. For many, it’s a period of intense highs, where the joy of recognition, the resilience of shared experiences, and the fervor of advocacy come to the forefront. Being surrounded by people who…