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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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Misleading Packages – Dating, Presentation, and Neurodivergence
Ever bought a box of whole-grain cereal and found candy inside? At first glance, it looks like you’re getting something wholesome,...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jan 64 min read
When Friends and Family Don’t Welcome Your Authenticity
Navigating Rejection, Setting Boundaries, and Reclaiming Your Right to Be Fully You For many queer, neurodivergent, or otherwise...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Nov 13, 20254 min read
Understanding Complex Trauma: How It Impacts the Nervous System and How Therapy Can Help
Complex trauma is a term that’s gaining more recognition in both clinical settings and everyday conversations about mental health. For...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LCSW
Jul 25, 20254 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Not Again! What to do with repetition frustration.
You know the feeling: when you've done the thing, and it hasn't worked, before. You might hear yourself having the same argument, or...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 12, 20233 min read
The Wisdom of Your Inner Rebel
Hey Hey Hey, First of all, I want to extend to you - through the magic of the internet - a big virtual hug. It can feel helpless when...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read
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