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
Why OCD Therapies Don’t Argue With OCD
Written by: Amy Herter, LMFT Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) doesn’t play fair If you have experience with OCD, you may have noticed that arguing with OCD doesn’t seem to work. When people diagnosed with OCD are in a calm state of mind, they often recognize that their OCD is not logical. Oftentimes, tra
From Autistic Experience to Clinical Adaptation
Dr. Ali Cunningham and Dr. Tony Meiners Lead Virtual Session on Addressing “Model Mismatch” in Clinical Practice Traditional therapy models are facing a long-overdue reckoning. Research increasingly shows that conventional clinical approaches often fail to align with neurodivergent neurobiology, creating a
Celebrating Austim
https://youtu.be/KVF1V5FEK_U An Interview with :: Elliot Handler, MD :: Medical Director INTERVIEW Dr. Handler, Do You Treat Autism? We are a neurodivergence affirming treatment center. We don’t see it as a mental illness. We see it as sometimes causing problems for folks. There’s certain things tha
Dr. Zaleski: Insights into The OCD Clinic at the Neurodivergent Collective
https://youtu.be/OtHLFJssyn4 An Interview with :: Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW :: Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Zaleski, What are the strengths of The OCD Clinic at The Neurodivergent Collective? We have really intentionally been building our OCD therapy toolbox. Our OCD program is 10 to 12 hours of group work,