I have worked with clients for the past two decades, and everyone I have met has experienced hesitation and shame when they finally open the dark, dusty closet door full of family secrets. Shame and family secrets is the topic of discussion, and I intend to shift... Understanding pathological demand avoidance (PDA) for the first time can be scary and eye-opening, especially if your child has autism. All those behaviors can be puzzling, and if I am going to be transparent here, like most parents, I took those odd behaviors and... We live in a world filled with other living human beings. We can do our best to avoid, ignore, engage, enjoy, and even co-exist with one another. Some people are friendly, and others are toxic. In this blog post, I will do my best to support you in learning how to...