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
Most people have heard of the fight-or-flight responses regarding how your mind comprehends fear. When you’re in a dangerous situation — even a perceived one — your mind tells the rest of your body that it needs to defend itself somehow. Fight means standing up to the threat, while flight means running away from it or avoiding it.
Brainspotting therapy is nothing new. In fact, it was discovered over 20 years ago. But, more people are just starting to discover it and the benefits it can provide when healing from trauma and unresolved issues. Brainspotting can also regulate the nervous system, release hurts, and help you let go of unwanted patterns. But what
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
Social anxiety casts a wide net. It’s a type of anxiety that can practically paralyze you in social situations or even make you fearful when you think about social settings. But, for people living with autism, ADHD, and/or another form of neurodivergence, social anxiety can feel even more overwhelming. Unfortunately, anxiety is fairly common in