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In today’s diverse world, it is crucial for businesses to create inclusive environments that cater to the needs of all customers, including those who are neurodiverse. However, recognizing when a customer requires assistance, especially in the case of neurodiversity, can be challenging. In this blog post, we will explore some key signs that indicate when

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Seeking Support: A Guide to Asking for Help

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Taking care of our mental health is vital for overall well-being, but it can be challenging to ask for help when we’re struggling. However, reaching out for support is an important and courageous step towards healing and finding the assistance we need. In this blog post, we will explore practical strategies to help you ask

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What is the Difference between a Life Coach and a Therapist?

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Life coaches and therapists play distinct roles and have different approaches in supporting individuals. Here are some significant differences between life coaches and therapists: It’s important to note that there can be some overlap and variations in practice, as some therapists may incorporate coaching techniques into their work, and some life coaches may have additional

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Where to Go When Home isn’t Safe

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There are many states with bans on Trans Care and many more states that have legislation still pending. It can be incredibly challenging to find a safe space for our family members to simply be themselves. Below I am listing a website that shows where there are safe Trans Care locations within the US. As

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Knowing Your Rights… and Remembering Others Have Them Too

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How many times have you heard “You’re violating my rights!” or “I have rights!” in the last week? Let me guess… you also just rolled your eyes having to read that, didn’t you? Yeah, I get it. Everyone screams about how their rights are being violated. But there are a few things most people either

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Learning Theory and Neurodiversity in the Education System

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As published March 2, 2022 in We Have Kids: Dimensions of Diversity by Elizabeth Stonick (see original article here: Learning Theory and Neurodiversity in the Education System – WeHaveKids ) Neurodiversity and Special Education: What Have We Learned? Neurodiversity has become a word frequently bandied about when we talk about schooling, acceptance, psychology, and workplace

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The Purple Lightbulb

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Do you know what a Purple Lightbulb represents? K-Mart was notorious for their “Blue Light Specials” once upon a time. Blue Lightbulb stickers were scattered throughout the store to bring attention to the really good sales…. This isn’t exactly like that but lightbulbs, across the ages, have been used to symbolically shine a light on

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Respect For Marriage Equality Act has PASSED

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Last week, the Senate voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Equality Act and it then got passed to the House of Representatives. Today (December 8 2022) The House voted to pass it as well. All that is left is for President Biden to sing it into law, which he has already promised to do.

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New Blog Series: Gaslighting and Hope

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As we jump into December and the holiday season, we are jumping into a new blog series called Gaslighting and Hope. Each day we will be putting up a post that highlights a commonly used tool when someone is gaslighting their partner. We focus mostly on intimate relationships in this particular series but please realize

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Understanding Our Constitutional Rights: A Guide from Your Advocate

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