If you’ve ever tried to have a serious heart-to-heart with a partner, only to have them shut down, walk away, or suddenly act like they’re “too busy,” you aren’t alone. For people... Read more »
For many autistic individuals, injustice is not merely an intellectual disagreement. It is a visceral, physiological threat response. Current neurodivergent research identifies “justice sensitivity” as a core component of the autistic experience.... Read more »
At 33, I lost my husband to advanced adrenal cancer. Despite my master’s in social work, the resulting immense sadness, anxiety, and fear were overwhelming. His funeral, just before Thanksgiving, made the... Read more »
The sudden, intense rush of anger. The immediate, regrettable reaction. If you have ADHD, you know this feeling—a volatile emotional spark that ignites before you can even think to put it out.... 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 »
Lately, I’ve noticed a theme among my clients and, similarly, in myself. Many of us are in seasons that demand sustained focus and mindful energy. We are pushing toward something important while... Read more »
Council on Substance Abuse. The loneliness epidemic persists: A post-pandemic look at the state of loneliness among U.S. adults. cosancadd.org/the-loneliness-epidemic-persists-a-post-pandemic-look-at-the-state-of-loneliness-among-u-s-adults/ Cox, D. (2021). The state of American friendship: Change, challenges, and loss.... Read more »
Hyperactivating strategies are intense, high-energy behaviors and thoughts that people with anxious attachment use when they fear a loved one is unavailable. They involve clinginess, emotional outbursts, and constant reassurance seeking to... Read more »
Feeling anxious has become almost commonplace, especially during stressful periods such as pandemics. Yet, the effectiveness of coping with anxiety may rely not on one preferred strategy, but rather on how flexibly... Read more »
Masking autism involves hiding traits to blend into social environments—like forcing eye contact, mimicking others’ speech, or suppressing stimming. But it’s more than just “pretending to fit in.” Research shows autistic people... Read more »