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Fueling the Neurodivergent Brain: Eating Protein and Fiber for Neurodivergent Wellbeing
We know it may seem exhaustive how often you hear “eat more protein and fiber” on the internet! But did you know about how both can play a role specifically for neurodivergent people? Check out our recent article as part of our “Fueling the Neurodivergent Brain” series to learn more and get some ideas about how to incorporate more of these nutrients into your life!
Fueling the Neurodivergent Brain: Gentle Nutritional Self-Care for Fluctuating Energy Levels
Fueling our brains can be complicated… especially with fluctuating energy, regulation, and executive functioning levels. In this post, we explore self-care methods for adequately fueling your unique brain in a way that works with your fluctuations not against it!
Reclaiming Your Energy: Navigating the Neurodivergent “Spring Slide”
The sun is staying out longer. The birds are louder. The world is "waking up," but you feel like you are sinking. You might feel a heavy, buzzing irritability in your limbs. Perhaps your brain fog has thickened just as the flowers have started to bloom. For many...
The 5 Questions: How to Find a Neuroaffirming Therapist
Finding a therapist is a lot like dating, but with higher stakes and more paperwork. For most people, the search is already a hurdle. But for neurodivergent individuals, the search for a neuroaffirming therapist can feel like navigating a minefield of outdated...
Mental Health Cooperative: How to Build Solidarity with Collective Care
I. Introduction: The Vulnerability of the "Lone" Clinician Therapists and counselors are faced with a diabolical choice about how they will practice after grad school: enter a pipeline to burnout in community mental health, give a group practice owner over half of...
Break the Ice for Therapists and Clients: How to Beat the “Seattle Freeze”
Seattle is a city of stunning natural beauty, from the misty mountains to the shimmering Puget Sound. It's also a city with a unique social phenomenon: the "Seattle Freeze." For those new to the area or who have only heard whispers of it, the Seattle Freeze is the...
Beyond the Couch: Combatting Loneliness in Private Practice
Private practice can be incredibly rewarding. You set your own hours, build your ideal caseload, and have the autonomy to shape your professional life. Yet, for all its benefits, it can also be isolating. The very nature of our workâconfidential, often intense, and...