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Metaphorical Cards: A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Self-Discovery, Relationships, and the Power of Visual Thinking
Sometimes, the best way to understand ourselves isn’t through direct answers—it’s through symbols, metaphors, and imagery. Metaphorical cards are a powerful therapeutic tool that helps unlock emotions, navigate relationships, and explore the subconscious. This guide dives into how therapists, coaches, and individuals can use these cards for self-discovery, personal growth, and deep emotional insight.
A Day in the Life: When the NeuroDivergent Therapist Struggles with EVERYTHING
Being a therapist doesn’t mean having it all figured out—especially when you’re neurodivergent. Some days, executive dysfunction, sensory overwhelm, and an overactive brain make even the simplest tasks feel impossible. This raw, humorous, and painfully relatable glimpse into a day in the life of a neurodivergent therapist proves that even the helpers need help sometimes.
Why So Many Gen X Women Are Only Now Realising They’re Neurodivergent
Why are so many Gen X women only now realizing they’re neurodivergent? For decades, they masked, adapted, and internalized struggles that were never recognized as ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence. This piece explores the cultural, medical, and social reasons behind the late-diagnosis wave—and what it means to finally understand yourself in midlife.
Here’s to More Brat Energy in 2025: A Love Letter to Neurodivergent Women Who Take Up Space (and Refuse to Apologize for It)
2024 was the year of brat energy—unapologetic, bold, and fully embracing the right to take up space. This love letter to neurodivergent women is a rallying cry for those who’ve spent years shrinking themselves to fit expectations. It’s time to unmask, own your quirks, and demand joy without guilt. Here’s to more rebellion, rest, and radical self-acceptance in the year ahead.
The Shady Corner Chronicles, or ‘How A Neurodivergent Used To Navigate Party Season’
Ever found yourself clinging to the edges of a party, secretly planning your escape? Welcome to the Shady Corner Chronicles, where the neurodivergent navigate social gatherings with a mix of wit, exhaustion, and strategic retreat. This personal reflection dives into the realities of masking, social burnout, and the quiet victories of simply surviving party season.
10 ADHD-Approved Ways to (Barely) Survive Christmas Chaos
Christmas chaos and ADHD—what could possibly go wrong? From overwhelming social events to last-minute gift shopping, the holidays can feel like an Olympic sport for the neurodivergent brain. This guide shares 10 ADHD-friendly survival tips to help you navigate festive madness with humor, creativity, and (hopefully) your sanity intact.
Finding Calm Amid the Festive Frenzy: A Mindful Guide to Holiday Happiness
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but let’s be honest—they can also be overwhelming. Between social obligations, sensory overload, and the pressure to be festive, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. This mindful guide offers practical strategies to help you stay grounded, set boundaries, and actually enjoy the season—without the burnout.
How to Begin Inner Child Healing — 10 Signs Your Inner Child is Calling Out To You
Ever feel like there's a younger version of you still carrying old wounds? That’s your inner child, whispering for attention. This guide explores 10 key signs your inner child needs healing, from emotional triggers to patterns of self-sabotage. Learn how to reconnect with your past self, foster deep self-compassion, and begin the journey toward emotional healing.
Exploring Color Therapy – A Psychotherapist’s Perspective
Exploring Color Therapy – A Psychotherapist’s Perspective
Ever noticed how certain colors instantly shift your mood? The warmth of golden yellows, the calming embrace of soft blues—color is more than just aesthetics; it’s a powerful psychological tool.
As a psychotherapist, I’ve seen firsthand how color therapy can reduce stress, enhance emotional well-being, and even support healing. Whether it’s using red to boost motivation or green to create balance, color speaks to our subconscious in ways words often can’t.
🔹 Try This: Pay attention to the colors you surround yourself with. What emotions do they bring up? Could a simple color shift change your mood today?
Let’s dive into the science, symbolism, and psychology behind color therapy—and how you can use it to support your mental wellness. 🎨✨
Fifty & Unfiltered: Embracing My Neurodivergent Journey
Fifty & Unfiltered – Embracing My Neurodivergent Journey
Turning fifty as a neurodivergent woman feels like finally taking a deep breath after decades of holding it in. For years, I masked, molded, and tried to fit into a world that wasn’t built for my brain. But now? I’m done shrinking myself.
At fifty, I’ve learned that my intensity, my deep emotions, my scattered-yet-brilliant way of thinking—these aren’t flaws. They are part of who I am, and I refuse to apologize for them anymore.
🔹 What I wish I knew sooner: You are not “too much.” You are not broken. You are not here to meet the expectations of people who don’t understand you.
Here’s to living unfiltered, embracing every neurodivergent quirk, and taking up space unapologetically.
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