Spoon Theory
Have you ever wondered why some days you feel like you can conquer the world, while on others, even the simplest tasks seem like monumental challenges? I was introduced to the Spoon Theory years ago by a friend, and I believe it offers a fascinating framework for understanding and assessing our daily energy levels. During…
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Prediction and Expectation
In my sessions lately, I’ve noticed these two words popping up a lot: “prediction” and “expectation.” It started when we introduced a matching game, and it’s been a real eye-opener. One of my clients wants it to be easy. He’s all about having the same number of items, same categories, and the cards with matching…
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Navigating Liminal Space: Embracing Transitions with Grace
Transitions can be challenging for many of us, and during a recent session with a client, the topic of “transitions” came up. We noticed that his body seems to resist transitions, simply leaving his house is hard for his body to do and it takes bravery and effort. During a parent meeting, I was introduced…
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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…
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With 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…
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I 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…
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Apple 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…
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Breaking 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…
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If 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…
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