Looking back, it’s clear that empathy has been defined as a deeply personal exchange—an emotional bridge built between individuals through shared experience, understanding, and compassion. But a glance forward reveals a more... Read more »
Duncan, C., Hayes, J., & Cooper, M. (2025). Young people’s experiences of setting and monitoring goals in school-based counselling: A thematic analysis. Psycholog y and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 00, 1–20.... Read more »
Ever had a day where you felt unstoppable-crossing tasks off your to-do list, crushing a workout, and tackling challenges head-on? And then the very next day, you can’t even bring yourself to... Read more »
Autism justice sensitivity refers to a heightened sense of fairness, equity, and inclusion, coupled with a strong need to address and correct injustices. In essence, it means being extremely attuned to when... Read more »
To quote Gregory Bateson: “It takes two to know one.” This compact formulation captures a fundamental truth about complex human psychology, and our inherent social nature, which can appear to contradict individual... Read more »
Overexplaining, the act of providing excessive detail or lengthy explanations, is a common experience among autistic individuals. This tendency often arises from a desire for clarity and a fear of being misunderstood.... Read more »
Depending on the study, up to one-third of women and half of men feel badly about their genitals. Dissatisfied men usually say their penises are too small. Dissatisfied women usually say their... Read more »
Black and white thinking, also known as all-or-nothing thinking or dichotomous thinking, is a common cognitive pattern in autistic individuals. It’s characterized by an inclination to perceive situations, ideas, or beliefs in... Read more »
Maya Angelou was an American poet who, over her lifetime, explored themes of oppression. She touched countless people, and by the end of her illustrious life, she had inspired generations with her... Read more »
Neurodivergent students (such as those who are autistic or have ADHD) may encounter difficulties in educational settings due to several factors. Sensory sensitivities can make classroom environments overwhelming, while social communication differences... Read more »