Everyone is talking about setting boundaries, but what are they? A therapist at the Capital Crescent Collective offers definitions and examples that help relationships thrive.
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“I’ve started hearing more about Autism and ADHD, and I connect with many of those stories, but it feels confusing. Some of the traits and examples I learn about sound similar to trauma, OCD, or anxiety. Is there even a way to tell those things from Autism?“ You aren’t alone in your confusion! Many stories
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I’m a teacher, and I’m really stuck on a decision about my job next year. Do I take on more work, but in the subject area I love…or do I reduce my course load and teach subjects I don’t like as much? Any strategies you can share with me about making that decision? Making a
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In meeting other people with my neurotype, I’ve heard really strong opinions about therapy when it comes to Autism and ADHD. How do I know whether to get therapy for my neurotype and what kind of therapy should I seek? It can absolutely be overwhelming for people new to the Autistic and ADHD communities to
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In the last few years, I’ve noticed more and more therapists offering virtual therapy and teleheath. But will virtual therapy be as helpful as in-person therapy? The therapists and coaches at Capital Crescent Collective hear this question often. This is a very common question! For years, tools did not exist to provide reliable telehealth services,
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“When I look up information about Autism and ADHD, I read about ‘social deficits’ and see providers offering social skills trainings. Do I have a social deficit? Do I need social skills training? Does my neurotype make me worse at relationships?” No one neurotype is the best at relationships, but it is okay to be
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“People keep saying Autism and ADHD aren’t bad, so why do I feel so stressed? What if it feels hard to have my neurotype?” A lot of hard work from our communities has been paying off. It’s easier than ever to find neurodiversity-affirming information and support for Autistic pride. Part of accepting ourselves means honoring
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“I see videos of people describing neurodivergent experiences, and some of them seem pretty normal to me. I also remember hearing that Autism and ADHD are spectrums. So does that mean everyone is a little ADHD?” Nope! But great question! The information all around us these days sure can be confusing to navigate. Some stories
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I keep hearing words like ‘neurotype’ and ‘neurodivergent’, and everyone seems to have an opinion on them. But what do these terms even mean?! We’re so glad you asked! To put it simply, there are many different experiences of having a nervous system (the part of your body that puts together information from your senses
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We can all use guidance to improve our listening skills! In this post, Dr. Emily Cook shares three helpful resources if you’re seeking to be a better listener.
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