Masking Neurodiversity: A Complex Strategy
By Ethan Milner, LMSW The term “Neurodiversity” includes a spectrum of presentations including Autism and ADHD. We use the term because it is believed that these presentations are rooted in the ways a person’s nervous system is organized. This can be an intricate and...
How Do I Determine What is Quality in Behavioral Health Services? 5 Suggestions for What to Look For
By Steven Schwartz, PhD It is now generally accepted that the “burden of” mental/behavioral health conditions are on par with or surpasses our most common physical/medical illnesses. The National Committee for Quality Assurance 2021 report Behavioral Health Quality...
Grief work with the “stuff”
Grief is the processing of a significant loss in one’s life. This can be the loss of a loved one to death or divorce, the loss of a job, the loss of a home, or other losses. The grieving process is usually focused on the loss, something that is now missing from one’s...