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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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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, LCSW
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, LCSW
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, LCSW
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, LCSW
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, LCSW
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, LCSW
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
Another shooting... thoughts from an angry therapist
My heart breaks for Maine. Deep deep sadness is present and while I am looking forward to doing my work, being as present as I can be...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Oct 26, 20232 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
When life does not go as planned: 3 self-care tips for life's disruptions
Sometimes things happen that we were not prepared for. When your world gets rocked, when the structure that you trusted as "how things...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Celebrating Authenticity when you struggle to fit in
In a world that often feels intent on fitting square pegs into round holes, embracing what sets you apart can feel not only daunting but...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 2, 20232 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
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