From the outside, you seem to have it all together. But you have managed this long and been fine, why all of a sudden does it feel so hard and exhausting to keep it up? If you are connecting with this post, you are likely in the category of the high-achieving professionals who meet deadlines,
It’s estimated that up to 5% of the adult population has ADHD. If you’re in a relationship with someone living with and managing their ADHD, you’ve likely experienced some of the unique challenges that can come from trying to communicate with them. People with ADHD tend to have trouble concentrating and focusing. They might not
While PTSD and ADHD are two very different conditions, they’re often more closely linked than you might realize. Research has shown that if you have one of these conditions, you’re likely more susceptible to the other. That’s because they are conditions that can impact each other. The symptoms often look the same, and they can
People pleasing is a common trait among our autistic clients as they mask their needs to adjust to more neurotypical norms. If you consider yourself a people-pleaser and have a diagnosis of autism, you may put the needs and wants of others above your own more often than not. While there’s nothing wrong with doing
Autism is often used to describe a range of conditions that fall under the larger umbrella of a neurodevelopmental disorder called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A person with ASD may display symptoms like communication difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and delayed onset of skills like language, movement, and learning. There is no cure for ASD, and at
The Gottman method is highly trusted and effective in the world of couples therapy. It’s meant to break down communication barriers and improve intimacy and closeness between couples by helping to ensure there’s a high level of respect in the relationship. At Spectrum Connections Therapy, we find the Gottman Method to be particularly beneficial for those
Most people understand the basics of trauma. But, they view it as something extreme you have to witness or experience. It could be an event that impacts many people. Or, it could be something very personal, like child neglect or domestic abuse. But, there are different types of trauma to consider that aren’t always as
While most people recognize ADHD as a condition that impacts children, they can often forget that you can’t grow out of it and it doesn’t “go away” during the teenage or adult years. When you’re a high school or college student, you still have to be able to deal with the effects of ADHD and
In a perfect world, no one would have to experience traumatic situations. However, they’re more common than we’d like to admit. Traumatic experiences can include everything from child or domestic abuse, to emotional abuse, witnessing a tragic event, or anything that essentially is too much, too fast, or too soon for our nervous system to
Raising a child on the autism spectrum can be a wonderful, educational, and incredible journey for a parent. But, there’s no denying it also comes with challenges. No doubt, parenting in general, is difficult. When you’re raising a child with autism, there are even more potential obstacles to overcome. Some potential challenges may include managing