Posts by zoeymaster
Tending to our disappointment is a skill
In my sessions I find conduits (things to do) that create situations to work on goals and skill development. In my last post I talked about “matching” and one of my favorite conduits is, you guessed it, playing a matching game. It is so amazing to slow the game down and actively prep our bodies…
Read MoreWith choices we build agency
Our brains are wired to notice when things do not match and it makes us uncomfortable. In my sessions with my clients I use this idea to talk about so many things. One example, “I am noticing that what your mouth said doesn’t match what your body did”. When we notice the incongruence (doesn’t…
Read MoreI love it when I can be available to answer these calls!
I helped a blind person see with Be My Eyes – it’s changing lives and bringing folks together in the best way possible So, picture this: you’re visually impaired, and you need a hand with everyday stuff like reading labels or finding your way around. With Be My Eyes, you can get instant help from…
Read MoreApple unveils some cool new features
Apple has just unveiled some mind-blowing accessibility features that are all about making tech a more inclusive space for everyone. First up, we’ve got Live Speech – it’s like having a personal interpreter on our devices! This feature transcribes conversations and sounds in real-time, making it a game-changer for those of us with hearing impairments…
Read MoreBreaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents
This book is geared towards neurotypical children with Anxiety and OCD but I found it incredibly helpful. In general parents shouldn’t accommodate their children’s anxiety responses. For instance, if they don’t want you to open the windows because of air pollution. That’s fine for them to do in their own room but for the rest…
Read MoreIf you want to do it – do it
During a recent hiking trip, we encountered a section where we had to scramble across big boulders. As someone who had a previous injury, I knew it would be a challenge. Despite the difficulty, I knew I had to push through and find a way to make it across. At first, I felt awkward and…
Read MoreConfusion is often a sign of learning
Today while I was in ”parent meeting” with the mom of one of my clients we stumbled upon this idea, “Confusion is often a sign of learning”. We decided to be curious, to go slow and to let confusion have some room. It can be uncomfortable to be confused but it means you are shifting,…
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