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
Body Doubling: What Is It and How Do I Do It?
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, LCSW – Neurodivergent Affirming Coach If you’ve ever stared at something on your to-do list for an hour, unable to start, and then somehow breezed through it once someone else sat nearby, you’ve experienced the power of body doubling. The tool of Body Doubling has becom
The “Dopamine Menu”: A Lifeline for Thriving with ADHD
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, LCSW :: 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