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For #autistic young people, anxiety can be both frequent and debilitating. As it's #MentalHealthMonth, we're revisiting these five fantastic tips for managing anxiety from Chris Bonnello, autistic advocate and creator of the blog 'Autistic Not Weird'. Visit the link below to check them out now! 👇 #autism #autismawareness #autismunderstanding #autismacceptance

Are you interested in a neurodiversity affirming theory of autism? I have collated lots of research about monotropism on my website and there is a link here to take the questionnaire and find out your own score: https://lnkd.in/eRuYSMas

Proof Positive is committed to helping teachers like you, your team, and your students put wellbeing skills into practice. As part of our #SummerLearningSeries, we are now reviewing the happiness skill, What Went Well! Research shows that practicing gratitude through What Went Well has many benefits, from physical health to mental wellbeing. Learn how to counteract the negativity bias and focus on the good each day by asking, “What Went Well?” #WellbeingWins #Gratitude https://lnkd.in/eWCX-hWT

Check us out!!!! Mental health and wellness!! We need to talk more about these and other topics! 💜 Happy Holidays!🌞✨️ https://lnkd.in/gEm85hhD #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthrecovery

I often get asked about practical tips for when people are feeling dysregulated. TIPP Regulation skills - helpful for when you’re feeling anxious/panicky, having a meltdown/shutdown, or feeling overwhelmed. T. Temperature - Splash your face with cold water or hold an ice cube to change your body temperature I: Intense Exercise - Do intense exercise for short period of time to match your intense emotion eg dancing, sprinting, push ups P: Paced Breathing - Breathe in for the count of 4, hold your breath for 7, breathe out for 8. Repeat until you feel calmer P: Paired Muscle Relaxation - Focus on one part of your body at a time, tense and then relax your muscles It can be useful to practice some of these techniques at times when you feel a bit more calm so that it’s easier to put into practice at times of high stress. For more resources, articles and details about our therapy and parent coaching services see https://lnkd.in/e2stbXsy #regulation #dbt #counselling #therapy #selfhelp #autism #meltdown #shutdown #panicattack #anxiety #neurodivergent #adhd #neurodivergenttherapist #grounding #selfcare

🌟 Dive into our latest blog post, “Wishing you many happy conversations in the new year!” 💬✨ Explore valuable insights on navigating conversations with teens, especially those with ADHD. Discover practical ways to foster open communication and strengthen your connection. 🚀📖 Don’t miss out! Read now: https://ow.ly/kTgH50QnoYW #HappyConversations #ADHDInsights #SpringerSchoolAndCenter

Anxiety can be such a part of a neurodivergent's daily life. Author and therapist Jamie Roberts shares some tips for creating calm in this quick, recently updated read. #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietysupport #teenmentalhealth #autism #ADHD #adhdcoach #asd #autisticadult #overwhelm #mentalhealth #mindfulness #neurodiversity #autismcommunity #ASDcoach #lifecoach

Children with solid beliefs will stand stronger in the face of peer pressure, bullying, a negative environment, and messages from the world around them. Negative beliefs impact our lives greatly and can be hard to shift as we grow older. A positive sense of self developed in childhood generally stays strong throughout life. A child’s brain is still developing and wiring itself, which means it is especially important to help instill healthy feelings early on. The older they get, the harder it is to shake long-established negative beliefs. A confident and secure child is one who doesn’t feel the need to put others down to make themselves feel good; and a confident child is open to learning new things, participating more, achieving more, adapting well to change, and experiencing better relationships. If your child needs some help, explore the power of positive affirmations together. Write short notes and put them inside your kid’s lunchbox. Place those notes on their nightstand. Include affirmations during play time. Whether they need help for specific issues or not, integrating positive affirmations on a regular basis can make a healthier difference. https://lnkd.in/dw6DCrZC #Therapy #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #Counseling #Therapist #BayAreaTherapy #Alamo #Danville #SanRamon #WalnutCreek #Lafayette #Orinda #Moraga #SanFranciscoTherapy #BayAreaMentalHealth #SanFranciscoWellness #BayAreaCounseling #Mindfulness #Psychotherapy #ChildTherapy #ChildCounseling #TherapyCommunity #WellnessCommunity #TherapyCommunity #WellnessCommunity

Sing along with us 🥲 #disabledandproud There are so many times in my life that a little bit of support would of gone such a long way. Here are some examples: - Helping me not miss social cues/hints - Stimming along with me! 🥳 - Nudging me if I’m stuck - Following up with me, giving closure. - Learning a bit more about how my disability works 😉 Autism leads me to be both focused and creative. And sometimes I just need a bit of help not getting stuck in my own head. I sometimes need a bit of help closing threads. I sometimes need a bit of help catching what I’m missing. On the other hand, I certainly don’t need any help doing world class research 🥼 That comes naturally to me! 🕺 #disabledandproud #neuroinclusivity #neurodiversity