Posts tagged neurodiversity
Why Women-Centered Autism Resources Are Essential: Addressing Pushback and Closing the Gaps

Some men have expressed frustration about my focus on women’s autism experiences, but this emphasis addresses a longstanding research gap that makes women-centered support essential.

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Learning from Nature: What Biodiversity Teaches Us About the Importance of Embracing Neurodiversity by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Just as biodiversity strengthens and sustains ecosystems, embracing neurodiversity enriches human communities by fostering resilience, creativity, and growth.

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Breaking Free from Perfection: Embracing Your Authentic Self by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

I recently read an excerpt that resonated deeply. It highlighted our unrealistic pursuit of perfection for acceptance. As sensitive and neurodiverse individuals, we often feel pressured to meet societal and familial expectations, which can be exhausting and unattainable.

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Celebrating Uniqueness: Embracing Sensitive and Neurodivergent Children by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

In a world rich with diversity, "The Adventures of Niko, The Highly Sensitive Dog" by Julie Bjelland, LMFT celebrates the unique qualities of sensitive and neurodivergent children, promoting empathy, acceptance, and the beauty of individuality.

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Feeling Flawed: A Common Experience for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Explore how societal pressures make highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals feel flawed, and learn how embracing their unique differences can lead to a fulfilling life.

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Understanding Autism: Insights from Those Who Live It and a Personal Journey of Discovery, by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Poll results reveal the diverse experiences of being autistic, uncovering our unique challenges, strengths, and profound journey toward self-discovery and acceptance.

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Embracing Neurodiversity: A Path to Improved Mental Health by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

The devastating impact on sensitive and autistic individuals forced to conceal their true selves to fit in. Challenging societal norms and embracing neurodiversity can significantly improve mental health, offering a new perspective on personal differences as natural variations rather than deficits.

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New Course: Embrace the Gifts of Neurodiversity as a Highly Sensitive Person, practical tools to remain balanced, navigate sensory overload, and help activate a heart-centered world

An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Training, Embrace the Gifts of Neurodiversity as a Highly Sensitive Person, learn practical tools to remain balanced, navigate sensory overload, and help activate a heart-centered world with Julie Bjelland, an HSP Psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity.

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Free Event: Supporting the Gifts of Neurodiversity in Highly Sensitive People

HSPs are often some of the most gifted creators, innovators, teachers, healers, and leaders — once they learn how to mitigate the biggest challenge to their sensitivity: sensory overload. Learn applicable tools for overcoming sensory overload — including a powerful technique that you can use anytime, anywhere to deactivate stress and activate calm, instilling a deep sense of safety in your body that allows your innate sensitivity to shine.

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