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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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Mental Health & Self-Care Practices
Mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum. These posts explore emotional well-being, self-care, and therapy tools through a lens that honors the impact of systems, culture, and lived experience. Rooted in evidence-based mental health practice, these reflections offer support for executive function, navigating distress, building resilience, and living in alignment with your values - especially in uncertain and challenging times.


Beyond the To-Do List: How to get stuff done
Do you have trouble starting and finishing tasks? As a psychotherapist with ADHD, I can tell you you're not alone. Many people, including...

Mathew Christensen MSW
Feb 20, 20255 min read


When you want to Make the Feelings Stop...
Post-election strategies from a social-justice-oriented psychotherapist The morning after election night, I woke up and saw who won. I...

Mathew Christensen MSW
Nov 20, 20244 min read


What's going on in your therapist's head during session?
Ever wonder what your therapist is thinking while you're talking? Well, if you’re in session with me, it’s probably a lot of chaotic...

Hannah Dickey MSW, LCSW
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Self-Care through Seasonal Changes
Have you been thinking about how the changing season affects you? Entering into a new season brings many changes, internally and...

Elease Cook LCSW
Sep 17, 20242 min read


3 favorite digital tools of a neuroaffirming therapist
"Neuroaffirming" is a newer word to many people. You may see it trending on Instagram. (You are invited to follow us on IG. There's...

Hannah Dickey MSW, LCSW
Jul 25, 20243 min read


One Therapy Key-Ingredient To Alleviate Loneliness!
If you're part of the loneliness epidemic - there's one thing that is essential when you're looking for a therapist. I'm going to be...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Oct 16, 20234 min read


The Silver Lining of Social Anxiety: Contemplating the "Comfort Zone"
Social anxiety can often feel like a never-ending loop of self-conscious thoughts and physical discomfort. You feel like the physical...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 16, 20232 min read


Not Again! What to do with repetition frustration.
You know the feeling: when you've done the thing, and it hasn't worked, before. You might hear yourself having the same argument, or...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 12, 20233 min read


Where are you going?
If you're treading water in your career or your relationships, staying afloat without going anywhere in particular.... Sometimes staying...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jun 27, 20232 min read


When thoughts/feelings hurt
one consideration for relieving suffering As 2023 comes to a close, I find myself returning to the first post/letter I wrote this year...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read


Know your mental traps
Admiral Ackbar's holiday survival guide. Bells, singing, lights, revelry. The winter season is filled with holiday traditions. You and I...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read


The Acceptance Struggle
on wanting to feel different & not giving up One thing I've noticed in hearing people reflect on therapy experiences is frustration with...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read


Works in Process
about stuckness, shame, and self-compassion Hey Hey Hey Fellow Human, This is just going to be a vulnerable from me-to-you note about my...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read


How to break the cycle
and see yourself out (of the same old thing) Hey Hey Hey Wanderer, Do you ever find yourself stuck in a time loop? Like, crap, I'm...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20232 min read


From good ideas to real-world actions
The first simple step for bringing your deepest desires into the world we live in Sometimes I struggle to keep up with my thoughts. Can...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read


The Wisdom of Your Inner Rebel
Hey Hey Hey, First of all, I want to extend to you - through the magic of the internet - a big virtual hug. It can feel helpless when...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read


Calming the Analysis-Paralysis Beastie
Techniques for taking effective action in a world chock-full of too many choices Hey Hey Hey, Sometimes I'd like to just not have to make...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20236 min read


Why do we need a lil' self-lovin'?
This makes all the difference when facing some uncomfortable sh*t Hey Hey Hey, You know that expression... something about life not...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read


It's time to challenge these myths
4 Myths Impacting your mental health Hey Hey Hey, The therapy world is a world of gentleness. We've stopped calling out (unless we're...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read


Embracing uncertainty and doing what works
Hope you're hanging in there. It's the start of a new year and with that I'm picking back up the practice of sending a regular letter....

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read
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