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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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The Fishbowl Game for Executive Function
This is one of my favorite ideas from The Willpower Instinct , which is a treasure trove of executive function strategies. I’ve played it...
Thomas Harper LMSW
Apr 214 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
When Your Relationship Isn’t Safe: Intimate Partner Violence in the Queer Community
Resources to help identify when a relationship is unsafe and how to seek support
Sarah Lawson, Clinical MSW Intern
Apr 75 min read
Uncomfortable With Money? Let's Talk About It.
As Instagram influencers and financial experts flood our feeds, calling for us to freeze our credit scores, download our student loan...
Ames Gersten MSW
Mar 276 min read
Healing from Trauma: A Neurodivergent-Affirming Approach to Recovery
A common misconception about healing from trauma is that you are broken and that healing is how you get fixed. Healing from trauma is not...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Mar 214 min read
Am I Autistic? Resources for Self-Exploration
If you've found yourself at this particular blog post, Am I Autistic? may be a question you've been wrestling with. This article is...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Mar 144 min read
Religious Trauma and Executive Function: putting the pieces (and the people) back together
Religious trauma and executive dysfunction go hand in hand more often than you might think. Executive dysfunction is commonly associated...
Thomas Harper LMSW
Mar 76 min read
H5N1 & Anxiety: When You Need More Than Cute Animal Videos
Learn a new mindfulness technique to help you navigate anxiety and other difficult feelings amidst concerns about H5N1 & public health
Sarah Lawson, Clinical MSW Intern
Feb 284 min read
Human Being LARPing as a Therapist
Last fall, I met a man in a tiny vegan restaurant in New York City. As we were chatting about our lives, he told me that he loves human...
Ames Gersten MSW
Feb 205 min read
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 205 min read
Queer Religious-Trauma Healing: A Compassionate Path Forward
So glad you found your way to this little corner of the internet. My queerly beloved person, friend, family member—dear fellow community...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Feb 73 min read
Understanding Religious Trauma
Introduction to Religious Trauma Religious trauma can include widely varied experiences. To illustrate these we're going to use two...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jan 285 min read
Accessible Activism: Staying Engaged While Honoring Your Limits
In troubled times, values-based action can be a lifeline we follow back towards clarity and purpose. It can lend meaning to life’s most...
Thomas Harper LMSW
Dec 2, 20244 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, LMSW
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Done is better than perfect: The messy reality of showing up with RSD
Time to get real and vulnerable. My mind goes: Ugh! Why?!? It's hard. Writing blog posts, being visible in social media content,...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Sep 27, 20242 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
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
Permission to explore your identity: granted!
Chances are, if you’ve found yourself in this weird corner of the internet, you might be struggling with being kind to yourself. You’re...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Sep 11, 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
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