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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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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 14, 20254 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 7, 20256 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 MSW
Feb 28, 20254 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 20, 20255 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 20, 20255 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 7, 20253 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 28, 20255 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
Entrepreneurial creativity and ADHD: A wild ride
Are you an endlessly creative human or entrepreneur who often feels discouraged by being "bad at adulting"? Same. I was diagnosed with...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 18, 20246 min read
Is therapy going to work for me?
If you're asking yourself whether therapy will work for you, Hannah Dickey MSW, an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist in Virginia, responds to:...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Aug 17, 20243 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, LMSW
Jul 25, 20243 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
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