Benefits of Fidget Tools: Enhancing Focus, Reducing Anxiety, and Regulating Sensory and Emotional Responses by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Fidget tools, designed for tactile manipulation, offer extensive benefits, including enhanced focus, anxiety relief, sensory regulation, and improved social interactions, proving to be invaluable aids for individuals with anxiety, autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities.

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Understanding Autism: A Documentary

A documentary that delves into the lives of filmmaker Scott Steindorff and his family, broadening to include the wider autistic community's experiences and challenges while advocating for greater understanding and support, particularly addressing the underrepresented issue of autism in women and the critical mental health concerns within the autistic community.

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Silencing the Noise: The Best Earplugs for Reducing Sensory Overload by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

For those sensitive to sensory input, sound reduction is a vital tool for managing daily stress and avoiding sensory overload. By minimizing background noise, individuals can experience enhanced focus, reduced anxiety, and improved overall well-being. This simple strategy empowers sensitive people to navigate a noisy world more comfortably, preserving their energy and promoting mental health.

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How Self-Judgment vs. Liberating Your Authentic Identity Impacts Your Life by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Constant self-judgment can harm mental health, hindering authentic connections and fulfillment in relationships and careers, while embracing one's authentic identity fosters resilience and genuine connections and empowers the pursuit of passions, leading to greater life satisfaction.

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Navigating the Challenges of Autism Diagnosis as an Adult Woman by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Highlighting the challenges faced by adult women seeking an autism diagnosis and underscoring the transformative power of diagnosis in fostering self-awareness and self-compassion, ultimately contributing to a more supportive and inclusive environment.

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