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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…
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…
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…
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…
Not Today
So many of my clients want to fix everything in the world before they can show up in it. One day my client stumbled upon a peter rabbit toy in the street and we stopped to look at it. He said “that baby is probably so sad” and he immediately, with panic in his voice,…
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…
Time is passing
On our vacation to Canyonlands UT I found myself in a difficult, uncomfortable experience and it gave me pause and a learning opportunity because I found myself doing the exact same thing one of my clients does. The wind was blowing, gusts up to 60 mph, and the camper was rocking back and forth…
Confusion 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,…
The Power of Regret
How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward I just read this wonderful book about Regret and how to see the feeling as something to help you think rather than something to fear. I also had the opportunity to deal with regret while reading when I spilled my coffee all over the book. In the book, Daniel…
Go FlyEase shoes from Nike
Nike made some hands free shoes with accessibility in mind. I can’t wait to take a closer look at them! No more laces, zippers or Velcro! https://news.nike.com/news/nike-go-flyease-hands-free-shoe?cid=4942550&cp=usns_aff_nike_content_PID_100089915_Skimlinks&cjevent=3e3e89eb681911eb80f102e40a1c0e0e