Why ADHD couples struggle with intimacy and how to reconnect
ADHD can bring both high desire and unique challenges to intimacy. Learn why couples struggle and the strategies that help them reconnect.
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How to build intellectual intimacy in your relationship
I’ve done a lot of work on reframing intimacy in relationships on the blog recently because I think it’s important. After all, intimacy is one of the big topics that come up in my therapy room and a key focus when I’m working with couples.
Can a relationship survive without sexual intimacy?
Intimacy is a complex bond of emotional, spiritual, physical, sexual and intellectual connection.
Karen on We Too Are One Podcast
It was a real pleasure to join Martin on the We Too Are One podcast recently.
We Too Are One is a podcast that celebrates the power of difference and explores how individuals with Autism and/or ADHD can thrive
Somatic therapy exercises you can do at home
Increasingly, research is backing up the use of somatic therapies such as Somatic Experiencing (SE) as part of a holistic approach to trauma. It also showed SE improved resilience and quality of life, suggesting potential benefits for self-care and practice.
Do neurodivergent couples need a neurodivergent therapist?
Recently someone asked me if I was neurodivergent. They asked because they weren’t sure they wanted to work with a therapist who was Neurotypical.
It’s a notion I bump into now and then… and it always gives me pause.
Social expectations in a neurodiverse relationship
One of the key questions about neurodivergence I hear in the couples space is, “Can neurodivergent people be social?” The answer is, yes. However, the way NDs socialise, and the energy it takes, can look different from neurotypical social expectations.
Balancing household tasks in a neurodiverse relationship
When one or more people in a household are neurodivergent, everyday tasks like washing up or changing the bed can become problematic. We look at how it can be approached collaboratively.
Coping strategies in neurodiverse relationships
I’ve witnessed a lot of beautiful neurodiverse relationships where each partner’s needs and boundaries are respected and cherished.
These tips will outline practical steps toward a relationship where both partners accommodate equitably.
Neurodivergent skills in a digital future
As workplaces adapt to rapid digital change, the value of neurodivergent professionals is gaining recognition.