by Galen Hope | Apr 18, 2023 | autism, mental health
This Autism Acceptance Month, we wanted to take a closer look at what autism is, and discuss some of the characteristic traits that autistic people may display. Then, continuing our discussion about affirming care, we share some ways that autistic people and their...
by Galen Hope | Apr 18, 2023 | autism, mental health
April is Autism Awareness Month, and April 2nd is World Autism Acceptance Day. As awareness of neurodiversity grows, there is a growing need for healthcare providers like us to offer affirming care for autistic individuals. And, as we’ve described before, at Galen...
by Galen Hope | Apr 18, 2023 | eating disorders, exposure therapy
The renowned 20th-century psychiatrist Dr. Viktor Frankl once said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.” At its core, this is what exposure therapy aims to do. It aims to help us face our fears and anxieties, not...
by Galen Hope | Apr 18, 2023 | group therapy, mental health
The 19th Century English poet Rudyard Kipling once wrote, “For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” This seemingly paradoxical statement is exactly what group therapy is all about. It is about unity,...
