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Paths Uncharted.
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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Is it Trauma, Neurodivergence, or Both?
Is it trauma, neurodivergence, or both? Learn how hypervigilance, sensitivity, and social discomfort overlap—and why a neurodivergent-affirming approach to trauma recovery leads to more effective healing.

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 283 min read


Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery: Top 3 Therapist Recommendations
Burnout hits differently when you’re neurodivergent. It’s not just about being tired from work or needing a vacation—it’s often a deep,...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Feb 43 min read


The Poor Kid Game: On Vulnerability and Unidentified Autism
A childhood board game revealed hidden struggles with autism. Lara shares her story of growing up undiagnosed and finding meaning in late discovery.

Lara Schaeffer
Aug 29, 20258 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


Humanity in Context
the neurodivergent mind and a world on fire CW: If reading a blog post by a psychotherapist that speaks to the link between wellbeing and...

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