Trauma-Informed
&
Neurodiversity Affirming

Trauma-Informed

We have all had moments that overwhelmed our ability to cope - that is trauma.  Trauma-informed means being aware of how these experiences impact us holistically and responding in a way that prevents further harm.

It’s about creating a space that is safe, transparent and collaborative. Trauma-informed care is paced. Meaning I take great care in making sure the right tools and resources are in place before you decide to go deeper.

What we typically think trauma is:

Sexual or Physical Assault

Domestic Violence

Natural Disasters

Car Accidents

Human Trafficking

Elder or Child Abuse

War

What is also trauma:

Bullying

Divorce

Managing a chronic illness

When parents weren't emotionally available

Spiritual abuse

Having a differently wired brain and no one understanding

When everything looks "fine" from the outside, but you experience pain and felt harmed

Neurodiversity Affirming

Neurodiversity may be a new concept for you, or maybe you’re exploring whether or not you have a neurodivergent brain. My therapeutic approach views neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, Autism and others as normal variations in the human condition.  The goal of therapy is not to be cured or changed, but rather empower you to recognize and leverage your strengths, navigate challenges and make adjustments tailored to your needs and situation.

Could this be ADHD?

Neurodivergent brains are very often misunderstood.  Especially for adults, many of us have not had the opportunity to understand our brains because there was little awareness when we were growing up.  I most commonly see adults who are just hearing about neurodivergence, maybe have had a child recently diagnosed or have the less typical presentation of neurodivergence and have never considered it as a possibility. 

I myself have gone through the journey of late diagnosed ADHD and grappled with questions such as “how come nobody noticed?” or “am I just making this up?”.  As a practitioner, I do take the impact, both difficult and beautiful, of neurodivergence seriously and make every effort to create a welcoming space for our differently wired brains.

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