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...
If You Seek Tranquility, Do Less
By Mike Anton, Psy.D. “The way to strengthen an arch is to put weight on it – because it binds the stones together, and only with tension does it hold weight” -Ryan Holiday Do you identify as having any type of leadership role in your life? For many of us, a quick...