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Even though neurodiversity, like other forms of human diversity, is natural and beneficial to society, certain neurotypes are framed as “different” and “othered” due to not following neurotypical standards for behavior, communication, and cognition. The field of psychology has traditionally prioritized neurotypical brains as the standard for mental health, which has caused harm to neurodivergent populations through over-pathologizing non-harmful behaviors and trying to enforce neurotypical standards of behavior. In this article, you’ll learn more about what neurodiversity-affirming care looks like, why it’s important, and how to find a neurodiversity-affirming therapist....

LGBTQ+ Orientations From the late 19th century to recently, American culture recognized only two possible sexual orientations: straight and gay/lesbian. This also held true for the man/woman gender binary, aside from the idea of Two Spirits from Indigenous and other cultures where gender fluidity was more accepted. Visibility and representation of bisexuality, pansexuality, and other queer orientations have expanded the range of sexual orientation identities acknowledged in “mainstream” American culture. However, our society still expects people to be heterosexual as the default—a phenomenon known as heteronormativity....

Defining Pansexuality While some categorize pansexuality under the bisexuality “umbrella,” the two terms don’t necessarily mean the same thing. What about pansexual vs. omnisexual? Omnisexual describes attraction to all genders. Some people use this term instead of pansexual to emphasize that gender is an important element of attraction for them. Other labels that describe multi-gender attraction include: Heteroflexible: People use this term when they experience mostly heterosexual attraction with occasional “exceptions....

Graysexual cn also be spelled as “greysexual.” Shortened version of the term include: grayce, gray-A, grace, and gray-ace. The History of Graysexuality The concept of falling within a “gray” area of asexuality was made available to the public in an interview in 2015, when Columbia University sex educator Sari Locker discussed it on MIC. Prior to that, graysexuality hadn’t been acknowledged publicly as its own sexual identity outside of asexuality....

This can be a critical time for your sobriety. Often the structure and routine of treatment programs help keep folks sober, and risking the loss of that when completing the program can be a threat to your recovery. This is where a sober living house comes in. These are residential facilities that provide structure and support for those healing from addiction. They are designed to be a transitional space from residential treatment to mainstream society....

Follow Now : Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Brief History During the 1960s, developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind described three different types of parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive. These types were based on her research with preschool-age children. Traditionally, the authoritative parenting style has been identified as the most effective and helpful to a child; research suggests that parents should flexibly deploy parenting techniques based on their personal goals and the unique behaviors of each child....

This technique is considered a form of expressive therapy, and the goal is to help the client work through a concern or develop better insight into a conflict. Types of Family Constellations Since a traditional family constellation involves humans standing in as the client’s family members, it is often done in a group setting. Group members can take turns as the main client and stand in for each other’s family members....

A person’s gender identity refers to an individual’s felt gender identification, while gender expression refers to how a person presents themselves. Gender expression refers to the ways that people present their gender identity. People may express their gender in masculine or feminine ways, but they may also present in ways that are both or neither. Gender is different from sex, which refers to the genitalia with which you are born....

Polygamy involves at least three individuals (a person married to two different spouses), but there is no limit to how many spouses a person in this type of relationship may have. However, polygamy is either illegal or discouraged in most regions. In some cases, polygamy isn’t explicitly unlawful. However, bigamy is. Bigamy occurs when a person who’s married marries another person who does not know their partner is already married....

The socialization process plays an important role in developing this need to reciprocate. Through experience, children learn to share with others, take turns, and engage in reciprocal actions. Reciprocity plays an important role in the development and continuation of relationships. It also plays an important role in persuading others to adopt certain beliefs or behaviors. If you have ever felt obligated to do something for someone because they first did something for you, then you were likely responding to the norm of reciprocity....

The assumption that larger individuals are lazy or lacking in willpower is pervasive in our society. Weight bias can begin at an early age and has been observed in children as young as 3 to 5 years old. This, of course, can lead to children developing body image issues that can carry into adulthood. Weight stigma is a common form of discrimination in our society, on par with racial discrimination in terms of prevalence....

On one hand, this guilt can lead people to unlearn racist attitudes and fight against White supremacy. On the other hand, a person may disengage from the feelings of guilt and shame and become defensive. White Guilt and the Holocaust The term white guilt is frequently used in the context of racial divides between White and Black people but it’s also referenced with respect to the Holocaust. An article, “Other Nations Could Learn From Germany’s Efforts to Reconcile After WWII,” published in Johns Hopkins Magazine stated that the U....

By sharing our mental health stories, raising awareness, and taking actionable steps in our local communities, we can prevent suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day reinforces this idea by providing events, resources, and actionable steps. History of World Suicide Prevention Day Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and co-sponsored by the WHO, the observance day was first implemented in 2003. The initial goal was to amplify the message that “suicide is preventable....

It’s a psychoactive substance, but it is considered less psychoactive than other components of cannabis, such as Delta-9 THC. Because it naturally occurs only in very small doses, it’s usually manufactured from CBD. Users say it produces a mild high, but research thus far is limited on its uses. The History of Minor and Novel Cannabinoids There are over one hundred chemicals that are naturally occurring in the cannabis plant, and these chemicals are also known as minor cannabinoids and novel cannabinoids....

But do these activities work or can they backfire? Here are some research-backed situations when faking it works and examples of when it can do more harm than good. Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Actually, in a way, both of these things are true, and the situation is a bit complex. When you smile as a way to repress upset feelings, you can make yourself feel worse....

Many people do learn to moderate their drinking and are successful in returning to a pattern of low-risk drinking. Just as there are support groups for those trying to quit drinking, there are support groups for those who are trying to cut down or moderate their drinking. Cutting Back If you try to cut down but find that you cannot stay within the limits that you set for yourself, it may be best to quit instead....

What Is Social Identity? Every child has a social identity, which is how we perceive our various roles in society in relation to others. Whether it is through social position, culture or ethnicity, interests, achievements, or beliefs, children derive a sense of pride, self-worth, and consistency from their social identities. The People Around Us In order to have a social identity, we need people around us to confirm or deny. In order to identify as “Kelly’s best friend,” Kelly must confirm it....

Still, when you are deeply hurt or angry, it can be tempting to consider cutting ties (or at least threaten it). The heat of the moment can bring out potent words—like “divorce”—we don’t really mean. But bringing up divorce to make your point, be heard, or try to get your partner to understand how upset you are is rarely a good idea. Those threats can open doors you didn’t intend to open—and aren’t always easy to shut....

“Vulnerability is when a person willingly takes the risk to reveal their emotions and weaknesses,” says Shari Foos, a marriage and family therapist and founder of The Narrative Method. “This emotional openness is essential in all healthy relationships, as it paves the way for deeper understanding and evokes the empathy necessary for healthy long-term relationships.” She adds that, with open communication, others can better relate to you and imagine the nuance of your feelings....

If you are spending too many nights tossing and turning, incorporating yoga into your daily routine might be helpful. This ancient practice can be a valuable tool for combating stress, so it is often particularly useful if your nighttime insomnia is related to stress. Yoga is a healthy way to combat feelings of anxiety and worry. This article discusses some of the reasons why yoga can be beneficial for sleep, the best types of yoga to practice before you doze off, and poses to try....