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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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“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 135 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 195 min read
From Isolation to Connection: A Compassionate Guide to Self-Care
Sometimes life throws us into situations that cause us to feel like a foreign object. You just don't fit in. In that environment, humans...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Two Flavors of Guilt: A Guide for Honoring Your Values and Boundaries
Guilt is often uncomfortable. We tend to think it means we've done something wrong. Could it help us connect with values & boundaries?
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Outsmarting the horsemen
navigating relationship frustration Hey Hey Hey Fellow Human, I talk about relationships a lot. I'm not a relationship or couples'...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read
The Amazing Reappearing Act!
One surprising way to strengthen relationships. I'd like to share with you some insider-info on my life. Are you ready for it? Here it is:...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read
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