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Neurodivergent, Disability Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723 Neurodivergent, Disability Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723

Skill Regression: The What, Who & Whys

Maybe this feels familiar. You're a teenager or young adult who used to be a straight-A student or–who somehow balanced extracurriculars, a social life, hobbies, and work. But for some reason, you're suddenly at a loss and don't seem to have the motivation to try any longer. Maybe you just find that what once came easily to you is now difficult and frankly, it now makes you feel burnt out.

Even if these specific circumstances don't mirror your own, there's a common thread here: skill regression.

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Sexcess Story: Ehlers Danlos SyndromE & Our Disability’s Impact On Society

A few months ago, I had the exciting opportunity to go on Heather DeKeyser’s podcast Sexcess Story. We discussed a wide variety of issues, but especially how disability can affect peoples’ sexuality or sexual expression. Below is the transcript of the podcast linked above.

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Group Work: Using Groups as Part of Pain Management for Disabled Teens A Podcast interview

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Katie K. May at Group Work, which is a podcast all about group therapy. This was my second time as a guest on the show and we dived into using group therapy as a part of pain management. Below is the transcript of the podcast linked above.

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The Mind-Body Relationship: A Disabled Therapist’s Perspective

When you’re a disabled person, it can be really difficult to find a community of peers who get it.

Like…maybe you need to find a solution to something. Maybe you need validation. Maybe you need someone to tell you you’re not the only one experiencing something. Communication is a large part of our lives. In fact, it’s a human need. But when you’re disabled, for some reason, finding the right community of people to communicate with and about things, is sometimes just a bit more difficult.

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