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Paths Uncharted.
A collaborative blog by Divergent Path Wellness
exploring mental health in context, centering neurodivergent and queer experiences, and undermining prescriptive paths
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Affirming Relationships
For anyone rethinking how we love, connect, and protect our peace. Includes posts on intimacy, boundaries, communication, conflict and repair.
“Am I Allowed to Want This?”: Sex, Religious Trauma, and the Lingering Weight of Shame
Religious trauma doesn’t end when you leave the church. It lingers in the body—in the bedroom—in the questions you’re afraid to ask. But...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jun 135 min read
Should I Go No Contact?
How to Decide Whether to End Contact with a Friend or Family Member Deciding to go no contact with a friend or family member is a deeply...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 195 min read
Feeling Lonely? How ACT Can Help You Build a More Connected Life
Let’s Talk About Loneliness When someone asks if I'm an introvert or an extrovert, I say I'm an extrovert with social anxiety. I want...
Mathew Christensen MSW
Apr 115 min read
How Collectivism Shaped My Therapy Approach: Learning to Balance Connection and Individuality
When I learned the word “Collectivistic” in my social work graduate program’s Feminist Theory class I felt overjoyed. I had found this...
Elease Cook LCSW
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Why Avoiding Conflict Can Hurt Your Relationships More Than You Think
In every relationship, there are moments when we choose to stay silent rather than speak up, thinking it’s easier to avoid conflict....
Mathew Christensen MSW
Aug 26, 20244 min read
A note to parents of gender-exploring young people
Hey there, person on the internet (or cat that has successfully developed opposable thumbs, entered their owner’s computer, and found...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Jul 6, 20243 min read
Why being imperfectly affirming matters
If you're a trusted insider (friend, family member, or professional in the "helping" professions) to a neurodivergent or LGBTIA+ person...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jun 4, 20245 min read
Boundaries: Does that word mean what you think it means?
Therapy speak has gotten WAY more mainstream. Maybe the pandemic, or TikTok, or (this is a fun thought) the degradation of...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 31, 20235 min read
From Isolation to Connection: A Compassionate Guide to Self-Care
Sometimes life throws us into situations that cause us to feel like a foreign object. You just don't fit in. In that environment, humans...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Two Flavors of Guilt: A Guide for Honoring Your Values and Boundaries
Guilt is often uncomfortable. We tend to think it means we've done something wrong. Could it help us connect with values & boundaries?
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Outsmarting the horsemen
navigating relationship frustration Hey Hey Hey Fellow Human, I talk about relationships a lot. I'm not a relationship or couples'...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read
The Amazing Reappearing Act!
One surprising way to strengthen relationships. I'd like to share with you some insider-info on my life. Are you ready for it? Here it is:...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read
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