Attachment styles are patterns of relating to others developed during early life, influencing how individuals handle relationships and emotional experiences. These styles—secure, anxious, and avoidant—can significantly impact one’s ability to practice self-compassion,... Read more »
Individuals with ADHD typically experience significant difficulties delaying gratification due to deficits in executive functioning, which impair self-control and make resisting immediate rewards in favor of long-term benefits challenging. Einarsson, S. B.,... Read more »
Depression is a persistent mental health condition characterized by sadness, loss of interest, and a range of emotional and physical difficulties. Living situations can significantly influence depression risk, with factors like social... Read more »
The Double Empathy Problem suggests that autistic individuals may experience communication difficulties with non-autistic people due to differences in social interaction styles and communication preferences. When autistic people interact with each other,... Read more »
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage feelings like stress, anxiety, or frustration. Autistic individuals can find this more challenging and might be more emotionally sensitive. They often rely on unique self-soothing... Read more »
Many autistic adults experience heightened emotional sensitivity, feeling emotions intensely and reacting strongly to events. This can involve deep empathy and attunement to others’ feelings, alongside challenges with emotional regulation. While often... Read more »
Adult children cutting ties with parents is not a new phenomenon. A 2020 study found that 10% of Americans were estranged from a parent or child (Pillemar, 2020). This situation may be... Read more »
D. W. Winnocott (1896-1991), the pediatrician, psychoanalyst, and British Object Relations theorist, is often quoted as saying that “There is no such thing as a baby” (1960). This was his way of... Read more »
McHugh, R. K., McCarthy, M. D., Bichon, J. A., Nguyen, M. D., Kneeland, E. K., Ellis, R. A., Dillon, D. G., & Fitzmaurice, G. M. (2024). Effects of behavioral interventions on stress... Read more »
Autistic individuals often seek therapy for co-occurring mental health conditions (such as anxiety and depression) and life challenges. However, traditional therapy may not accommodate autistic traits like sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and... Read more »