Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: How It Shows Up in Everyday Life & How to Address It
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach If you’re neurodivergent, you may know this experience all too well: a small comment from someone sends your nervous system into overdrive, a seemingly neutral expression on someone’s face makes you think they are upset with you, a dela
ADHD + TIME MANAGEMENT
https://youtu.be/cmSqFJAHfc8 An Interview with :: Dr. Ashley Weintraub, PhD HOW DO YOU HELP A PERSON WITH ADHD WHO STRUGGLES WITH TIME MANAGEMENT? Well, specifically with ADHD, the concept of time blindness. So kind of not recognizing if I have like an assignment due in three weeks, the sense of three weeks doe
Why Being Diagnosed with ADHD is Actually a Superpower
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach Why Being Diagnosed with ADHD Is Actually a Superpower Have you ever been made to feel like you were too much, too loud, too forgetful, too distracted, too messy, too emotional, too everything? For a long time, ADHD has been framed as a di
Great Minds Are Not All the Same: Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care KENT, CT – June 18th, 2025 – GREAT MINDS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME will feature Dr. Meiners presenting alongside Temple Grandin on June 18th at the High Watch Recovery Center event. Dr. Meiners’ presentation offers
ADHD and the Attention Economy
Surviving + Thriving in a World that is Built to Distract You Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach Imagine your brain is a golden retriever puppy. Now imagine that puppy lives in a world where every surface is covered in squeaky toys, bacon, and laser pointers. That’s what it
The “Dopamine Menu”: A Lifeline for Thriving with ADHD
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach If you are living with ADHD, the pursuit of dopamine is a central theme in your daily life. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is linked to motivation, reward, and focus. Dopamine often operates at lower levels in ADHD brains, which makes i
Neurodivergent-Affirming vs. Neurodivergent-Informed Care
Written by: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD :: The Neurodivergent Collective’s Clinical Director Neurodivergent care is evolving, and with it comes the need to differentiate between two essential but distinct approaches: neurodivergent-affirming care and neurodivergent-informed care. While both are critical, they
The Impact of Neurodivergent Shame
The Impact of Neurodivergent Shame An Interview with :: Alicia Marie Hutton, MS, LMFT, ACRPS HOW DOES SHAME PRESENT ITS SELF WITH NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE? So when I work with neurodivergent folks, one of the biggest themes that I see is shame. And most often when they come into the therapy room and I see them [&h
Navigating Family Dynamics and Boundaries During the Holidays
Written By: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD | Clinical Director The holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but for many autistic and ADHD adults navigating mental health recovery, they can also be a season of heightened stress, overstimulation, triggers, and challenging family dynamics. If you
Embracing ADHD-Friendly Holiday Traditions
Written by: Alicia Marie Hutton, MS, LMFT, ACRPS As the holiday season approaches and the to-do list grows, many ADHD folks experience a surge in guilt and shame. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, or New Year’s, the holidays often bring societal expectations that place a heavy bur