We all feel emotions deeply at times, but for many neurodivergent people, those emotions can arrive like a tidal wave – fast, powerful, and overwhelming. Learning ways of managing intense emotions doesn’t mean shutting them down or pretending they don’t exist. Instead, it’s about finding ways to ride the wave safely and come back toContinueContinue reading “Managing intense emotions: Practical ways to regain balance”
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Autistic shutdowns, meltdowns, and social conditioning: what’s going on there?
When we speak of autistic shutdowns and meltdowns, we’re referring to two very different responses to overwhelming stress—and yet they’re often misunderstood or conflated. In this post, we’ll clarify the difference as described in Dr Devon Price’s Unmasking Autism, explore how social conditioning shapes who “gets away” with emotional expression and who doesn’t, how thatContinueContinue reading “Autistic shutdowns, meltdowns, and social conditioning: what’s going on there?”
Managing anger: 10 techniques that actually work for neurodivergent minds
Anger isn’t a bad emotion. It’s your system letting you know something doesn’t feel right. But when you’re neurodivergent, managing anger can feel especially difficult—especially when you’re already dealing with sensory overload, unexpected changes, miscommunication, or other people not understanding how you experience the world. Maybe you feel like you go from calm to rageContinueContinue reading “Managing anger: 10 techniques that actually work for neurodivergent minds”
HALT triggers (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) survival kit: Neurodivergent edition
If you’ve ever felt like your emotions go from 0 to 100 without warning, or that small things tip you over the edge when you’re already holding so much, it might be time to get curious about HALT triggers. HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired – four states that can seriously impact your emotionalContinueContinue reading “HALT triggers (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) survival kit: Neurodivergent edition”
Benefits of a parts work approach for neurodivergent people
Parts work, a transformative therapeutic approach, has been gaining traction as an effective way to support neurodivergent individuals. Parts work, associated with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, helps individuals explore and integrate different aspects of themselves. When applied to neurodivergent people, such as those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions, parts work can offerContinueContinue reading “Benefits of a parts work approach for neurodivergent people”
Neurodivergence and the menopause: what you need to know
Neurodivergence and the menopause intersect in ways that can create unique challenges and experiences. Menopause is a significant life stage that brings hormonal, physical, and psychological changes. While mainstream research often focuses on the general population, emerging studies suggest that neurodivergent individuals – those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other cognitive differences – mayContinueContinue reading “Neurodivergence and the menopause: what you need to know”