How can deepening my emotional vulnerability transform my relationship? We have some dysfunctional dynamics, like power imbalance and judgement, I’d like to address. Can couples therapy help us? Maintaining a balance of power, open communication, and acceptance of emotional vulnerability is essential for building a healthy and fulfilling relationship. When one partner feels they have
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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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The Three R’s are three simple steps that help parents calm an upset child to reduce difficult behavior at home and school.
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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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Dr. Emily Cook is a featured contributor to this January 2019 article on Huff Post
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