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Understanding AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Intersect

Understanding AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Intersect

by | Oct 2, 2024 | , ,

What is AuDHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that frequently co-occur. Recent research suggests that 50-70% of autistic individuals also have ADHD, and two-thirds of those with ADHD may have co-existing conditions like autism. When someone has both autism and ADHD, it's often referred to as AuDHD. The Diagnostic Evolution of AuDHD Despite the high co-occurrence, it wasn't until relatively recently that AuDHD could...

A Timeline of The Development of Psychotherapy

A Timeline of The Development of Psychotherapy

by | Oct 1, 2024 | ,

How did Psychotherapy Change Over Time? Timeline of Psychotherapy Timeline 1890s: The birth of psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud 1900s-1910s: Emergence of competing schools (Adler's Individual Psychology, Jung's Analytical Psychology) Influence of Bleuler Structuralism vs functionalism debate 1920s: Expansion of psychoanalysis Rise of child analysis (Anna Freud, Melanie Klein) Development of sandplay therapy (Margaret Lowenfeld) 1930s-1940s: Impact of World War II Development of ego psychology and neo-Freudian...

Lessons on Acceptance from Irvin Yalom’s Existential Psychotherapy

Lessons on Acceptance from Irvin Yalom’s Existential Psychotherapy

by | Oct 1, 2024 | ,

The Stages of Grief as Defelection from Existential Dread We all go through the stages of grief all of the time:  The stages of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - represent common emotional reactions to loss and change (Kübler-Ross & Kessler, 2005). However, they can also be seen as ways we deflect away from reality to pretend our interior emotional spaces can control external circumstances. In the depths of grief, we rage against what is, bargain for a different outcome, and sink...

The Complete Dictionary of Psychotherapy 

The Complete Dictionary of Psychotherapy 

by | Sep 30, 2024 | , , , , , ,

What is Every Model of Therapy and Why Do They All Exist? Download This as a PDF Here Psychotherapy is a vast field with numerous approaches, techniques, and models developed over decades of research and practice. This comprehensive dictionary aims to demystify the various types of psychotherapy, providing insights into their founders, approaches, techniques, focus, historical context, and criticisms. Whether you're a mental health professional, student, or simply curious about the world of psychotherapy, this...

Coherence Therapy: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Emotional Brain

Coherence Therapy: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Emotional Brain

by | Sep 30, 2024 |

What is Coherence Therapy? Overview Coherence Therapy is a groundbreaking therapeutic approach that works with the brain's emotional learning and memory systems to swiftly resolve a wide range of psychological problems. Developed by psychotherapists Bruce Ecker and Laurel Hulley, Coherence Therapy is based on the latest neuroscience of how the brain changes, learns and forms lasting memories. The central insight of Coherence Therapy is that symptoms of depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and other...

The Neuroscience and Phenomenology of Brainspotting

The Neuroscience and Phenomenology of Brainspotting

by | Sep 30, 2024 | , , , ,

 An In-Depth Exploration of What Brainspotting Does in the Brain Brainspotting is a relatively new psychotherapy approach that combines elements of psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies to facilitate deep emotional healing and trauma resolution [1]. Developed by David Grand in 2003, brainspotting operates on the premise that "where you look affects how you feel" [2]. By guiding the client's visual focus to specific external positions (brainspots), the therapist can help access and process...

Scary Stories for Haloween 1/5: The Tree

Scary Stories for Haloween 1/5: The Tree

by | Sep 26, 2024 | ,

This was a flash fiction story that I wrote more than a decade a go when I was first getting into Jungian Psycholgy . This was part of a set of flash fiction that juxtaposed the way the psyche deals with conflicct between the inner and outer worlds with suppernatural metaphors aka ghost stories. This story, The Green was first published in Coffin Bell and later in an anthology edition that is no longer in print. The Tree   Set as a seal upon thy arm  Set as a seal upon thy heart For love is stronger than the...

The Wizard Archetype: Mastering the Mysteries

The Wizard Archetype: Mastering the Mysteries

by | Sep 25, 2024 | ,

What is the Wizard Archetype? The Wizard archetype represents the eternal human fascination with magic, mystery, and the power to shape reality. Transcending cultures and historical eras, the Wizard embodies our desire to understand and harness the hidden forces of the universe [1]. This article explores the origins, characteristics, and significance of the Wizard archetype, tracing its evolution from ancient mythologies to modern times. Explore all the Archetypes The 12 Archetypes The Sage The Innocent The...

The Explorer Archetype: Adventure and Innovation

The Explorer Archetype: Adventure and Innovation

by | Sep 25, 2024 |

What is the Explorer Archetype? Origins and Characteristics The Explorer archetype represents the universal human desire for adventure, discovery, and the pursuit of new frontiers. Present in various forms throughout history, the Explorer embodies the qualities of curiosity, independence, and the willingness to take risks in the search for new knowledge and experiences [1]. This article explores the origins, characteristics, and significance of the Explorer archetype, examining its role in shaping human culture...

The Innocent Archetype: Exploring Purity and Victimhood

The Innocent Archetype: Exploring Purity and Victimhood

by | Sep 25, 2024 |

What is The Innocent Archetype Origins and Characteristics The Innocent archetype represents the universal human desire for purity, goodness, and a return to the simplicity of childhood. Present in various forms throughout history, the Innocent embodies the qualities of trust, optimism, and the belief in the inherent goodness of the world [1]. This article explores the origins, characteristics, and significance of the Innocent archetype, examining its role in shaping human culture and consciousness. Explore all...