Explore the unique perspectives on grief and loss within the neurodiversity movement, embracing diverse emotional experiences as valid and important. by Erica Ishmael, LPC, MS-ED – Open Access Therapist In the pursuit of understanding neurodiversity, we often encounter the principle of “differences, not deficits.” This concept invites us to reinterpret behaviors and emotions in the […]
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Neurodivergent Love Languages: Embracing Unique Ways of Connection
by Erica Ishmael, LPC, MS-ED—Open Access Therapist In the spirit of February’s themes of love, romance, and relationships, let’s delve into the concept of love languages through the lens of neurodivergence. The notion of “The 5 Languages of Love,” introduced by Gary Chapman in the 1990s, has been a popular framework for understanding how individuals […]
Differences not Deficits: The Double Empathy Problem
by Erica Ishmael, LPC, MS-ED—Open Access Therapist The Double Empathy Problem, put in simple terms, is that people of different experiences struggle to understand or even empathize with each other. This can occur when there are differences in socio-economic status, differences in cultural lifestyles, and even differences in neurotypes. This term was originally coined in […]
Heart and Mind Together: Strengthening Your Health in American Heart Month
by Cora Hart, Ph.D—Chief of Behavioral Medicine February is American Heart Month. You have probably been hearing about many things that affect your heart health, but one you may not have considered is the connection between heart health and mental health. Your mental well-being can have either a positive or negative impact on your heart […]
Differences Not Deficits: Models of Disability
by Erica Ishmael, LPC—Open Access Therapist Words Matter! There is a lot of verbiage in the Neurodiversity movement. Previous newsletter articles focused on some of these terms: Identity First vs. Person First language, masking, Alexithymia, and many others. Being able to coin terms helps promote understanding of the Neurodivergent Experience. This, in return, promotes compassion […]
Introducing “Provider Perspectives”: A New Article Series from Our Experts
by Grey Garris, M.S.—Communications Director At Adapt, we’re excited to announce the launch of “Provider Perspectives,” a new article series designed to enrich your understanding of various health and wellness topics! This series will feature insightful articles crafted by our esteemed providers and clinicians, offering their professional expertise on subjects that matter most to you. […]