Are there times when you replay a conversation in your head for hours or even weeks afterward? You may worry that you said the wrong thing or that the other person is mad at you or ignoring you. Do you feel overwhelmed by crowded stores, unexpected changes, or social situations to the point where you feel as if you can’t handle these situations and want to avoid them? Have you felt like you are constantly on alert and scanning your environment to predict if something will go

The prevalence of autism in Canada has been steadily on the rise since the early 2000s, when researchers began to track autism with regional projects. In 2018, the National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System (NASS), released by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), showed that these trends continued. In fact, prevalence estimates of autism in children and youth went from 1 in 714 in 2000–2001 to 1 in 44 in 2023–2024. These rising numbers have caused widesprea

Have you ever been denied access to support in the workplace or classroom because you were not seen as disabled enough? Did you ever get accused of faking your disability or challenges? Do you feel like you have to hide your disability or neurodivergence just to be considered “professional” or “capable” in mainstream workplaces and classrooms? Maybe you feel as if you need to stop fidgeting, make eye contact, force yourself to communicate in verbal ways, or focus more in way

Do you notice a phrase from a conversation, TV show, song, or conversation you heard earlier in the day looping over and over internally in your mind? Maybe someone asked you a question, and instead of responding to it, you immediately start to repeat what they said out loud. Perhaps the phrases you hear occur in your speech hours or weeks later, even when they don’t match the context of your current conversation. You might notice yourself involuntarily mimicking phrases, es

If you are one of the 15–20% of neurodivergent people globally , you’ve likely considered or questioned whether neurodiversity-affirming therapy or coaching is right for you. Perhaps you are wondering which type of support would best support your needs, goals, and lived experience. Maybe you are considering whether you can try both concurrently. You may be looking for emotional support, practical strategies, or simply someone who understands how your brain works. If this r

Imagine this: You are at your local park trying to enjoy some fresh air. When you originally arrived, everything was quiet. But over time, things become loud. You hear a dog start barking repeatedly nearby. Then, someone begins shouting across the field to their friends, and a dump truck passes by, wheels squealing. These sounds may not bother some people. But for others, these sounds can be intense, overwhelming, and distressing. In these moments, your body tightens, fo

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, new polling data reveal that more Canadians are seeking therapeutic support now than in the past. In 2022, it was estimated that about 1 in 4 individuals were seeking therapy , up from only 9% in the spring of 2020. Despite this increase in help-seeking behaviours and people in therapy, there are still many myths about therapy that prevail. You’ve probably heard someone say, “Therapy is only for people with serious mental

Have you ever felt like your emotions were boiling over like a volcano ready to explode? Maybe you have felt overwhelming anger, sadness, or frustration and didn’t know where to direct these emotions or how to regulate them. Perhaps, during these moments, even small frustrations, minor setbacks, or the tiniest of sensory inputs (sounds, smells, textures) quickly become all-consuming. You may notice that things that once felt like a small stressor for you have now become dif

Have you ever been called lazy, rude, or dramatic? Have you been told you are too sensitive, too intense, too quiet, or too much, or that you need to just “make eye contact,” “stop overthinking,” or “respond normally”? Perhaps you have felt people looking down upon you if you can’t remember what you were going to say. Maybe you were criticized for the way you communicate, questioned for needing clear instructions, or laughed at for needing to fidget or move around. If you ar

Giving birth can be one of the most joyful and life-changing experiences in your life, filled with love, connection, and a deep sense of meaning. But for some individuals, the postpartum period can also come with unexpected and overwhelming mental health challenges. Have you been feeling disconnected from reality after giving birth or experiencing beliefs, even though there is evidence to the contrary? Do you see, hear, feel, taste, or smell things that others don’t notice?

Are you an ADHDer who feels like your brain is like a phone stuck at one perfect battery? You can still attempt to initiate tasks, but every task you try to initiate will drain your phone that much closer to empty. Even simple tasks or tasks you once enjoyed or excelled at feel risky. If you resonate with this feeling of exhaustion, overwhelm, or as if you are constantly running on empty, you may be experiencing ADHD burnout. ADHD burnout can feel as if your brain and body