Imagine a blueprint that dictates the shape of your adult world. For many, that blueprint is drawn during childhood by their primary caregivers. The way parents interact with their children, the subtle... Read more »
“There’s not enough time….” “We don’t have enough connection.…” “We don’t feel enough attraction anymore.…” These are the phrases I hear all the time and, truth be told, say from time to... Read more »
Imagine being in a social setting, and suddenly, a harsh inner camera flips on. For many with social anxiety, this “inner movie” is a negative self-image, seen through the critical eyes of... Read more »
I bet you remember when Nike first began using their catchphrase: “Just Do It!” It was 1988, and this tagline could be found everywhere. It was a challenge to act, to initiate,... Read more »
Imagine a simple, everyday sound—like the hum of a refrigerator—suddenly becoming a grating, overwhelming roar. For many autistic individuals, this extreme sensory experience is a fact of life, ranging from hypersensitivity to... Read more »
When we see others performing at a high level, it’s easy to think that they’re endlessly motivated, that success somehow comes effortlessly to them, or that they never struggle. But what we... Read more »
If the sudden, unpredictable bangs and blinding flashes of fireworks fill you or an autistic loved one with dread instead of excitement, you are absolutely not alone. For many autistic individuals, events... Read more »
This post is part one of a two-part series. At 86, Pali Summerlin is an author and wisdom teacher known for her deep insights into emotional wounding and the liberation of limiting... Read more »
Three years ago, as my marriage was dissolving, I was in crisis and desperately needed support. As a Black professional woman, I searched for a Black psychologist in my city of Ottawa,... Read more »
When we see a young adult unable to cross the threshold into the next chapter of their lives, many of us judge them for their lack of discipline. Some may even try... Read more »