Check out my collab with Katie Binger, Communication Coach on fb live this week!

We are gonna chat about common challenges related to communication and neurodivergence, important things to consider when communicating with neurodivergent folks and AS neurodivergent folks!

And now a word from our sponsor….

Rise up coffee could not get on board fast enough with being the official coffee of our Unmasking Retreat.  We started to tell them about our plan, and how coffee making is a super common special interest for ND adults…and before we could finish, they said, “hold our box of whole beans that we are shipping to your retreat.”

We LOVE them, and LOVE that they are on board with all the great things we have planned!

and ALSO….

Okay, confession time: I've been totally obsessed with Rainy Day Renegade for months! An ND small business owner who champions neurodiversity and mental health awareness, AND has a killer sense of humor? I fan-girled immediately.  Turning your special interest into a badass business – that's what we're all about! Welcome to the team! 

 

Did I have to explain to my accountant that a very large order of stickers was a business expense?  Yes.  Is she now on board?  Also yes.  

 

Hold on to your swag bag, retreaters. Rainy Day Renegade has sponsored a gift that will make you clap like a seal. (This is not the sticker you'll be getting…it's a surprise.)

Choosing a therapist is a big deal. In therapy, you have to right to say what you like, what you don't like, and give feedback like a boss.  This starts from the very first inquiry email.  Do you want someone who is Neurodivergent, or has lived experience with something that you'd like to work on?  Do you want to know about their education, orientation, or common therapeutic techniques?  Do you want to know what those letters mean after their name? YES.  All of those questions are in play!

 

Once you are in therapy, this is all about you.  I am here for you to feel safe, comfortable, and this should ALWAYS be a judgement free zone.  I have no “agenda” for your session, and if you do, let me know!

 

Many Neurodivergent people struggle to advocate for themselves with helping professionals and doctors.  (Relatable.)  If there is something you need to share with me, I welcome feedback in real time.  This could be….

“Kory, that's not actually how I feel…it's more like this.” 

“I would like to switch to a different topic now.” 

“I tried that thing you suggested, and it didn't really work for me.” 

“Something you just said didn't sit well with me…”

ALL OF THIS IS GREAT!  Unmasking means showing up in therapy without worrying what I think about you.  Creating your own experience, and speaking up for your own boundaries is a huge sign that you feel safe…and hopefully that means I'm doing my job.

 

If you're having trouble with communication with another professional, I am happy to help with that.  Part of my job is communicating with other providers sometimes.  If that's not the best way, we can work together to create scripts for you to use outside of session.  

And if IRL communication is really hard (also relatable)…send me an email.  Written communication is easier for a lot of people.  You can also use the chat during session to type out things that may be hard to say out loud.  

 

 

I set myself up for executive functioning success this week by doing a little meal prep.  Fun fact: if I don't do this, I eat nothing healthy during my work day, which leads to feeling sluggish AND mad at myself all week long.  An hour of cutting up veggies, pre-cooking lunches, and planning meals made a big difference in energy levels, and my attitude towards myself all week long.