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Autism Evaluations and the Need for Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
The autism diagnostic criteria often overlook the individual's experience, leading to misdiagnosis and exclusion. Shifting to a neurodiversity-affirming approach acknowledges diverse experiences, improving support. "A Clinician’s Guide to Supporting Autistic Clients" offers practical steps for clinicians to provide better care to neurodivergent clients.
The Rainbow of Grief and Healing: Leveraging the Brain’s Power for Post-Loss Growth
Dr. Kate Truitt provides a colorful therapeutic tool for clients grieving the loss of a loved one—using memories of the departed so they can carry the positive forward.
Free Grief Summit to Help Clients Make Meaning After Loss
Get the knowledge, skills and confidence to appropriately tailor clinical interventions from Dr. Kate Truitt to the unique needs of each client’s grief experience.
Navigating the Unresolved: Transforming Grief by Addressing Unfulfilled Hopes and Lingering Regrets
When someone we love dies, they take their expectations, wishes, and hopes with them, and this leaves a heavy weight on grieving clients. Learn to lighten their journey with this healing exercise from grief expert Dr. Kate Truitt.
How Can You Use the Principles of Therapy to Further Your Anti-Racism Journey?
Effective anti-racist allyship goes beyond a trendy label or vague aspiration. It requires that you embody one of the core principles from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): You must do what works, even when it is uncomfortable or unpleasant. In these difficult moments, the DEAR ALLY skill can help you embody the qualities of true allyship and encourage you to persevere along your anti-racism journey.
3 Tips for Introducing Kids to Therapy Using the A.C.E. Approach
Therapist and author, Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP shares her top 3 tips on how to introduce kids to therapy using the A.C.E. approach. Plus, a read-a-long of her new and highly acclaimed children's book, ‘Welcome to Therapy: A Mindful Introduction to Counseling for Kids.’
Yes, It’s Uncomfortable to Call Out Racism, and Yes, You Can Do It Anyway
Calling out racism in practice can feel overwhelming. You might feel afraid that you’ll say the wrong thing or damage your relationships. The CALL OUT skill takes the guess work out of the practice, allowing you to challenge racism in interpersonal contexts intentionally, clearly, and with an increased sense of self-efficacy. It also supports and validates BIPOC by letting them know you bear witness to the racism they experience.
How to Adapt CBT and Mindfulness Skills for Young Clients
Watch this video as Dr. Seth Gillihan, a psychologist and anxiety specialist, shares valuable insights on helping kids communicate their emotions, introducing them to CBT, and adapting CBT and mindfulness techniques for young clients.
Navigating the Path to Therapy: 5 Tips for Parents to Discuss Therapy with Their Child
For children, starting something new can be scary, and therapy is no exception. Mom and therapist Andrea Dorn has the tips for how to navigate this discussion with your children and teens!
Nurturing the Caregiver: A Guide to Parent Self-Care
Time for yourself, as a parent, should never be a luxury—it’s a necessity. Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP shows us how to best take care of ourselves, which, in turn, will help support our kids!