The Mind Awakens: Geek Fandoms & Mental Health

Greetings, fellow travelers from a galaxy far, far away! As a devoted member of multiple geek fandoms, I’ve discovered a powerful source of inspiration and connection within these realms of imagination. In my quest to blend the art of therapy with the magic of geek culture, I’ve become a Jedi of the mind, a WhovianContinue reading “The Mind Awakens: Geek Fandoms & Mental Health”

Planning for Sensory Challenges at Concerts

As most of you know by now, I recently attended the Eras Tour Night 2 in Glendale Arizona. It’s not a secret to my clients that I am a huge Swiftie. Attending concerts can be an exciting and memorable experience, but for individuals with sensory challenges, it can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. After a 3.5-hourContinue reading “Planning for Sensory Challenges at Concerts”

A Sensory-Sensitive Holiday

For most of us, the holidays bring joy and laughter. For children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) or sensory needs, the holidays can be an absolute nightmare! A child with SPD will have trouble receiving information that is coming through their 5 senses (or 6! if we count movement). Their brain becomes overwhelmed with processingContinue reading “A Sensory-Sensitive Holiday”