Green Coast Counseling Blog
How to Support Your Working Memory: Strategies for Autistic Adults
Understanding the influence of autism on working memory is pivotal for Autistic adults who strive to effectively tackle everyday challenges. From recognizing challenges in working memory to finding customized strategies, the process of reinforcing your working memory can be empowering.
Better Late Than Never: Embracing Neurodivergence as an Adult
Embarking on the journey of unmasking as an adult with late-diagnosed autism or adhd is a profound experience filled with both joys and challenges. The process of self-discovery unveils layers of your identity, offering new insights and understanding into your neurodivergent condition. Embracing this path involves navigating a spectrum of emotions and revelations, each step bringing you closer to a more authentic self. In this narrative piece, we will celebrate the victories, acknowledge the hurdles, and embrace the unique journey of self-discovery as a neurodivergent adult, fostering a warm and empathetic environment for those on a similar path of understanding and acceptance.
The Transformative Power of Storytelling in Therapy
Stories weave the fabric of human connection, transcending cultural and temporal boundaries. They have the capacity to captivate our imagination, evoke emotions, and serve as vessels for sharing experiences. In the therapeutic landscape, storytelling has emerged as a potent catalyst for emotional healing and personal evolution. Whether through verbal narratives, written accounts, or visual expressions, individuals engage in a process of self-discovery and catharsis as they articulate and explore their unique stories.
Good Riddance to New Year’s Resolutions
We are halfway through January 2024, and you may find yourself caught up in the tradition of setting, adjusting, or still thinking about resolutions. However, there are significant benefits to not setting new year's resolutions. Throughout this blog, we will delve into the myriad advantages of embracing a resolution-free approach, shedding light on its transformative power and illustrating how it can profoundly and positively impact various facets of your life.
Understanding Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma is a powerful force that can shape a person's life in profound ways, affecting their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that provides a safe and supportive environment for healing and recovery for those who have experienced trauma. In this blog post, we will dive into what trauma-informed therapy is, how it’s different from traditional therapy, and why it is important in supporting survivors of trauma in their healing.
Navigating the Depths of Grief: Understanding and Overcoming Shame
Grief is a universal human experience, one that transcends cultural, racial, and societal boundaries. Yet, despite its ubiquity, the journey through grief is deeply personal and unique to each individual. While it is a natural response to loss, grief can bring along a powerful and often unexpected companion: shame. In this post, we'll explore the complexities of grief and the role that shame can play in the grieving process.
Embracing the Grieving Process
Grief a unique and individual experience. Getting support and understanding your needs can make your journey a little bit easier.
Grief Therapy Groups: Where Misery Loves Company (and That's a Good Thing!)
Are you struggling with overwhelming grief after a profound loss? Grief therapy groups offer a safe haven where misery truly loves company, and that's a good thing! Discover the healing power of joining a supportive community of individuals who have experienced similar pain. Explore the different types of grief group therapy, whether open-ended or closed, to find the best fit for your healing journey. In these empathetic and non-judgmental spaces, healing unfolds as you share your burden with others who truly understand. Take the courageous step towards reclaiming hope and finding strength amidst sorrow. You are not alone - find unity in shared grief and honor the memories of your loved ones.