As an autistic adult, I desire strong connections and a sense of belonging, as most people do. However, sometimes being autistic means I face some barriers to accessing my social needs, which... Read more »
For a long time, I navigated my career by comparing myself to everyone around me. I felt the pressure to climb corporate ladders, apply for high-paying roles, and keep up with standard... Read more »
Key Takeaways Childhood emotional abuse creates a lasting bridge to chronic shame in adulthood. This shame acts as a motor for repetitive negative thinking and emotional avoidance. High levels of past abuse... Read more »
Key Takeaways Childhood emotional abuse creates a lasting bridge to chronic shame in adulthood. This shame acts as a motor for repetitive negative thinking and emotional avoidance. High levels of past abuse... Read more »
Scientists recently conducted a large community survey to explore how the age of autism diagnosis impacts well-being. They looked at 769 autistic adults to see if getting a name for their experiences... Read more »
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often called CBT, is an effective tool for managing difficulties associated with ADHD. However, finding a trained clinician can be difficult and expensive. A new study explored whether a... Read more »
Exploring the hidden mental pathways that turn early family experiences into adult psychological challenges. Imagine a child growing up in a home where the rules change every hour or where a parent’s... Read more »
When parents of adult children contact me for coaching, one thing they often say is something like, “Dr. Jeff, I feel taken advantage of. But then I feel guilty for feeling that... Read more »
Imagine standing in front of a mountain of unopened mail, a gym bag that has been packed for three days, and a work project that was due yesterday. For many adults, this... Read more »
For adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the passage of time often presents a persistent, invisible barrier to daily functioning rather than just an occasional annoyance. These challenges reflect deep-seated difficulties with “organization... Read more »