By: Dr. Panicha McGuire, LMFT, RPT™ If you found yourself here, you probably already sense it. We are living in intensified times. It is increasingly difficult for families to feel psychologically steady when the news cycle continuously highlights war, political unrest, forced migration, violence, economic instability, and climate disasters. Even when events feel far away, theContinue reading “How to Help Kids Handle Overwhelming World Events (And When Therapy Can Help)”
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Unmasking Myself: The Hidden Struggles of a High-Masking Autistic Adult
For over 30 years, I thought I understood myself. I believed the depression and anxiety I carried were just part of my story, an inevitable weight I had to bear. It wasn’t until recently that I realized those struggles weren’t the root—they were the branches of a much deeper truth: I am autistic. As I’veContinue reading “Unmasking Myself: The Hidden Struggles of a High-Masking Autistic Adult”
Neurodivergent Sleep Hacks: Non-Traditional Sleep Hygiene That Works
For many neurodivergent individuals, the advice commonly given for improving sleep—often referred to as “traditional sleep hygiene”—can feel frustratingly ineffective. ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences, can significantly impact sleep patterns. The problem with traditional sleep hygiene is that it often assumes a neurotypical baseline for how people regulate their sleep-wake cycles. Let’s explore whyContinue reading “Neurodivergent Sleep Hacks: Non-Traditional Sleep Hygiene That Works”