“Toys are children’s words and play is their language” – Dr. Garry L Landreth, the ‘father’ of play therapy. What is play therapy? Play therapy is a counseling approach that actively fosters a connection with children. Landreth says in his textbook Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship “As a dynamic interpersonal relationship between a …
Autism is a neurodivergent condition that heightens a person’s sensitivity to the world around them. Each autistic individual has a distinct brain, and their sensory processing experiences vary. However, a shared characteristic among autistic people is their distinctive sensory processing. Let’s discuss how sensory processing aligns with autism across the five sensory systems. The five …
Girls and women are underdiagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are a number of reasons for this. Most importantly, though, is that the vast majority of research into autism has been specific to boys. In some studies, boys are reported to be 15 times more likely to have autism than girls. Let’s talk about why …
Research indicates that autistic people are more likely to identify as belonging to the LGBTQ+ community. This means that autistic people can experience a wider range of gender expression. Furthermore, autistic people are more likely to not be straight. Basically, it’s not uncommon to be gay and autistic. Obviously this doesn’t mean that being autistic …
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a type of psychological intervention that is based in an concept that’s explained in this distressing 1965 Life Magazine article: “forcing a child’s outward behavior” would, “effect an inward psychological change”. Basically, if I can get my autistic child to act like they’re not autistic, they’ll start behaving more neurotypically. …
“It Causes More Harm Than Good” – The Dark Side of ABA Therapy Read More »
Therapy can be hard. It can be hard to navigate a lifetime of avoiding being brutally honest with the people around you and then suddenly be expected to open up, without reservation, with a therapist. Being honest with your therapist means you have to be honest with yourself, and that can be hard on a …
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Eating disorders affect millions of people worldwide and can be deadly if left untreated. If you’re suffering from one, it’s critical you take action. AshTree Counseling Center provides eating disorder therapy – let’s talk about it. Eating disorders can be deadly It’s obvious, but when the body is deprived of the nutrients it needs, it …
Bipolar disorder can be tough, whether you have Bipolar Disorder 1 or Bipolar Disorder 2 (more on the differences below). Fortunately, mental health therapy can be a valuable tool for those who are struggling. By receiving proper treatment, you can learn to manage your symptoms and lead a fulfilling life. Therapy is critical for developing …
DBT therapy is a type of therapy that falls under the umbrella of a another methodology called CBT therapy. No group of people are better at giving common sense therapeutic approaches complicated names and acronyms than psychologists! Let’s break down what these types of mental health therapies are and how they work. They can sound overly …
As I said in my previous post about dating someone with ADHD, I frequently find clients complaining about their partners, only to realize that the complaints are stemming from the fact that my client’s partners are neurodivergent. Dating someone with autism can have unique challenges – and unique joys. This post is going to break …
