I’ve never had an impulse towards interior design. That is until I got the fated call from my sister one cold January night. “I got Mom’s results. The lesions on her brain... Read more »
Key Takeaways Attachment issues are difficulties in forming secure, healthy emotional bonds with others, often rooted in early childhood experiences. They can show up as fear of abandonment, trouble trusting people, or... Read more »
Recent advances in brain research have confirmed for us that there are qualitative differences between the brain of an adolescent and that of an adult, impacting the way adolescents remember, think, reason,... Read more »
Overthinking happens when your mind gets caught in loops of worry, replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or imagining every possible outcome. While everyone overthinks from time to time, for some people it becomes... Read more »
Most all of us engage in small acts of magical thinking without a second thought. Perhaps you make a wish before blowing out birthday candles, knock on wood after tempting fate or... Read more »
The phrase “person with autism” uses person-first language, emphasizing the individual before the condition, while “autistic person” uses identity-first language, highlighting autism as a core part of identity. Which term is preferred... Read more »
Have you ever gone completely quiet in the middle of an argument—your mind blank, your mouth frozen? Or felt so overwhelmed after a fight that you left—not just the room, but the... Read more »
When talking about autism, some prefer to say “person with autism,” while others say “autistic person.” The difference may seem subtle, but for many in the autism community, these choices carry weight.... Read more »
We initially attempt to live life on our ego’s terms. We get to exercise our wills in order to manifest our preferences and meet our needs. We are able to employ boundaries,... Read more »
ADHD and relationship anxiety often overlap, as symptoms like distractibility, rejection sensitivity, and emotional regulation struggles can fuel worries about being a good partner, feeling secure, or being understood. Many people with... Read more »