top of page
Paths Uncharted.
A collaborative blog by Divergent Path Wellness
exploring mental health in context, centering neurodivergent and queer experiences, and undermining prescriptive paths
Search
The Pressure To Be Jolly: Coping With Holiday Stress
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy — twinkling lights, cozy traditions, picture-perfect family gatherings. But for many...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Dec 23, 20252 min read
Grief during the holidays: Creative strategies to support you
The holiday season can be full of grief triggers, especially if you’re Covid-conscious, queer, trans, neurodivergent, or living with chronic illness or chronic pain. Discover creative strategies and tools to support you in making space for grief during the holidays...
Sarah Lawson MSW
Dec 4, 20254 min read
Queering the Holidays: Create Traditions You Actually Want to Celebrate
A guide for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks to plan ahead, set boundaries, and reclaim the season with intention—not obligation The...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Oct 17, 20254 min read
Rest Is Resistance: Reclaiming Summer and Navigating Burnout as a Neurodivergent Queer Person
Feeling burned out by summer's heat, noise, and social expectations? This post explores sensory overload, internalized productivity shame, and how rest can be a radical act—especially for neurodivergent queer folks.
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jul 25, 20256 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
Know your mental traps
Admiral Ackbar's holiday survival guide. Bells, singing, lights, revelry. The winter season is filled with holiday traditions. You and I...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read
bottom of page