Treating OCD With Exposure + Response Prevention
https://youtu.be/Sd_A8yxIhE8 An interview with Dr. Sarah Schall :: The Neurodivergent Collective, Newport Beach, CA How Perfectionism and OCD Debilitate Everyday Hobbies I had an individual where we actually played a round of golf together. The reason was is that his perfectionism had completely obliterated his
Not All Therapies Are Universally Accessible
https://youtu.be/wV_G_yNGY-o An Interview with :: Tony Meiners, PsyD – Clinical Director Evidence-Based Practices and Neurotypes I have been talking a lot lately about the idea of model mismatch in therapy, and what it really pertains to is this idea that like not, not all therapy is accessible. I think a
Dr. Tony Meiners Featured on The Autism Learning Podcast
We are thrilled to share that our very own Dr. Tony Meiners was recently featured on a special conference edition of the Autism Learning Lab podcast! Recorded live during the Autism Symposium in Georgia, host Chris Blankenship sat down with Dr. Meiners and Trish Ruggles for a deep dive into “lazy diagnosi
ComB Treatment for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
https://youtu.be/4xIUIdpm85M An Interview with :: Amy Herter, LMFT There’s a lot of misconception about Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. People think that it’s self-harm, and it’s not self-harm. The harm that might come is a side effect; it’s not the intention. So, it’s kind of a
Moral Scrupulosity and OCD
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, LCSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach Moral Scrupulosity and OCD Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is usually associated with visible behaviors such as hand washing or checking locks, but one of its less recognized forms is moral scrupulosity. In this subtype, the core obses
Executive Functioning Coaching: What It Is & Why It Could Help
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, LCSW – Neurodivergent Affirming Coach If you’ve ever felt like your brain is running twelve tabs, three playlists, and an existential crisis at the same time… welcome. You’re in good company. Executive functioning challenges are incredibly common among neurodivergent
Scene Construction for Neurodivergent Clients
https://youtu.be/rKu9KBRgbV0 An interview with: Dr. Tony Meiners – Clinical Director Dr. Meiners, What is the importance of scene construction when providing therapeutic care for a neurodivergent population? I think scene construction is an important concept to keep in mind really for anyone, especially n
10 Principles of Intuitive Eating for Neurodivergent People
Written by: Elizabeth Capps, RDN Mindfulness has roots in several Buddhist traditions, including Indian, Tibetan, and Japanese lineages. Across these practices, the emphasis is on meditation and internal awareness—learning to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. This mindful awareness later becam
AI and OCD: Supporting Recovery in Young Adults
Dr. Sarah Schall of The Collective Treatment Programs to Present on AI’s Impact on OCD Recovery at IECA Annual Conference The Collective Treatment Programs is proud to announce that Dr. Sarah Schall will be a featured speaker at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Annual Conference in B
Anxiety and Neurodivergence
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, LCSW – Neurodivergent Affirming Coach Many of us describe anxiety in broad, generalized terms. This can include symptoms such as racing thoughts, a pounding heart, tightening in the chest, and an overall sense of dread. Often, we know something is wrong but we don’t know