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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 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 13, 20255 min read
Will I Ever Stop Feeling Anxious?
When you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, slowing down and changing your relationship to thoughts and feelings can help.
Sarah Lawson MSW
Jun 6, 20255 min read
Why Inclusive Therapy Matters: A Queer, Neurodivergent Reflection for Mental Health Awareness Month
By Helen Dempsey-Henofer, LCSW ADHD-CCSP Growing Up Queer and Neurodivergent in Rural Virginia I was a confused, socially awkward kid who...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20255 min read
When You’re Trying Not to Feel
When things get overwhelming and you're looking for ways to feel nothing, practicing experiential acceptance can help.
Sarah Lawson MSW
May 23, 20254 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 19, 20255 min read
Like a Song Stuck in Your Head: Make Peace with Intrusive Thoughts
We’ve all experienced it—going about our day when suddenly, a song hijacks our brain. It might be an upbeat jingle or a barely noticed...
Mathew Christensen MSW
May 17, 20255 min read
WALL-E and Lessons on Mindfulness
Every single one of us exists with an autopilot—an subconscious, evolutionary form of thinking or decision making that exists to preserve...
Ames Gersten MSW
May 13, 20254 min read
Floating in the Void: Queer, Neurodivergent & Facing Existential Dread
If you’re queer, neurodivergent, and alive right now, chances are you’ve felt it — the hollow ache in your chest when the world feels...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LCSW
May 2, 20253 min read
Navigating Holiday Grief After Leaving High-Demand Religion
Holidays, whether those that get a lot of mainstream fanfare or those that are more a part of lesser-know cultural tradition, can be a...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Apr 25, 20256 min read
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 21, 20254 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 11, 20255 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 MSW
Apr 7, 20255 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 27, 20256 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, LCSW
Mar 21, 20254 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 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, LCSW
Feb 7, 20253 min read
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