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Know the difference between a licensed psychologist and a "therapist." The Supreme Court has overruled a law in Colorado that not only protects children from abuse, but protects the public at large from practitioners whose methodologies are not evidenced in science. Conversion therapies have been shown not only to be ineffective, but to result in higher rates of su***de, low self-worth, dangerous relationships, and isolation. Treatment is regulated for medical science - including psychological science - and in no way should freedom of speech be used to override actual evidence based treatments by licensed professionals. Despite this law on the books being dismantled, being licensed as a psychologist in Colorado requires a provider to maintain ethical standards as set forth by the APA. It is unethical to practice conversion therapies. Do not trust fallen off the back of a potato truck "therapists" and do not trust an eight pack of religious nut, privileged white private school rich judges with your mental health.

Supreme Court Rejects Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors The state and more than 20 others restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.

Autism isn't actually more common. We just merged two, or even more disorders, into one category. Is the new way of seeing this clinically best? What's your take? Do we go back to recognizing two different disorders? Should terminology ne fir the purpose of inclusivity or for diagnostic clarity?

Should the Autism Spectrum Be Split Apart? Families of people with severe autism say the repeated expansion of the diagnosis pushed them to the sidelines. A new focus on the disorder has opened the way for them to argue their cause.

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This is truly amazing

Huntington’s disease, a devastating degenerative illness that runs in families, has been treated successfully for the first time in a breakthrough gene therapy trial

“Set boundaries” is common relationship advice, and yes, healthy boundaries matter. But when they become too rigid, they can create distance, leaving partners feeling like they’re living on separate islands. John & Julie Gottman suggest that while boundaries have their place, the real key is learning how to stay connected even through the hard moments. Maybe it’s not about choosing boundaries or connection, but knowing when one is helping and when it’s hurting. What do you think… can boundaries sometimes get in the way of closeness, especially when not properly applied? 👀 #Gottman #MarriageTips #ConnectionOverBoundaries #RelationshipAdvice #ControversialConversations

A weekend reminder.

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Great article discussing increased "rates" of autism diagnoses. (Spoiler alert: it's not vaccines).

Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is? There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.

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There are 3 main things happening in any given moment: 1. Our experience 2. Our awareness of our experience 3. The story we tell ourselves about our experience Recognizing these 3 layers is crucial for living a more intentional and peaceful life. Our experience is anything we perceive through our 5 senses or mind: • I smell smoke. • I see a red rose. • I notice I’m angry. • I feel tension in my shoulders. • I’m thinking about my childhood. Pretty straightforward. Awareness is the part of us that knows what’s happening as it’s happening. Your awareness of your fear is not fearful. Your awareness of your pain is not in pain. Your awareness of your thoughts is not thinking. For example: Think the thought “I love jelly beans” ten times in a row. As you do, notice the part of you that knows you’re thinking that thought. That’s awareness. Between experience and awareness, there’s a story we tell ourselves about what’s happening. We see a dog (experience), we know we see a dog (awareness), and we think dogs are cute (story) We’re sad (experience), we know we’re sad (awareness), and we believe sadness is weak (story). Most of us don’t live in our experience—we live in our story about our experience. Check out this haiku by Matsuo Basho: The old pond. A frog jumps in. Plop. No exaggeration, no added story. Just the experience. The story we add is what creates stress. When we view our experience in its most basic form, it’s often less catastrophic than our mind makes it out to be. When something activating happens, break it into these 3 layers: 1. What’s my direct experience? 2. Can I sense my awareness of this experience? 3. What’s the story I’m telling about it? Then ask: Can I soften my grip on the story and meet this moment in its simplest form? Of course, some stories are useful: “I’m a great mother,” “My life will get better.” Stories can motivate and inspire, but hold them lightly. When we attach to a story, it locks us into how things should be, keeping us bound to ideas that may no longer be resonant. When we let go of how things should go, we can respond in real time, adapting and moving fluidly through life like water.