Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Stressful situations such as meeting tight deadlines or important social obligations often make us nervous or fearful. Experiencing mild anxiety may help a person become more alert and focused on facing challenging or threatening circumstances. But individuals who experience extreme fear and worry that does not subside may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The frequency and intensity of anxiety can be overwhelming and interfere w

Part of living a full life in the community includes being able to travel to faraway locations for both work and pleasure. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are entitled to this piece of community participation—just like anyone else—and should be able to navigate air transit comfortably to experience the same opportunities as every other traveler. People with autism and other I/DDs often experience barriers to participating in air travel. Airports

I'd like to share with you all a meditation that I learned in my virtual group therapy course that I began during the height of the pandemic back in March. I participated in one on one therapy and in addition to that, this was also a course that I initially hesitated being part of (I don't know why or what I was afraid of.....) and I'm SO HAPPY I did participate in this course, because I truly learned so many helpful mental health techniques. Meditation - Loving Kindness For

Growing up, many people, including myself received mercury fillings. I remember asking my parents why we had them + at the time, they weren’t aware of the potential risks associated with mercury. A few years ago, I decided to have two of my four mercury fillings replaced. Some biological dentists accept certain insurance plans, or you can explore options like CareCredit. When I lived in Florida, I had the privilege of working with Dr. Castellini at Medplex Dental, Holistic De

Insomnia has been a struggle for me the majority of my life + of course a pandemic hasn’t helped matters. Sleep is a precious opportunity for your body + brain to detoxify, repair + grow stronger. Not getting enough sleep can lead to both short term + long term consequences that will impair ones health + well-being. Just like you need food to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we need good sleep hygiene. Between 1am-3am is the "time of the liver" + the time when the body should be

Genuine connections are rare + precious + staying connected to them requires intentionality. Thoughtful, reliable + consistent people are hard to find, so if you have them in your life, make a point to express your gratitude + appreciation often. At the same time, it’s perfectly okay to step back from people, places, or situations that feel forced, inconsistent, or one-sided. Setting boundaries can feel difficult, especially if you’re used to putting everyone else first, but

Lately, every day can feel a bit monotonous like living in a real-life Groundhog Day especially if you’re in a colder climate + stuck indoors. I try to remind myself that the sun will shine again soon + the snow will eventually start to melt. In the meantime, I’ve put together some tips that have been helping me stay sane during these unpredictable times. I hope you find them useful! I’d also love to hear what you’ve been doing to keep your sanity intact. Alright, let’s get

Eight years ago, I was in a car accident that totaled my vehicle. Shaken to the core, I began searching for a car that would make me feel safe + protected, like I was wrapped in bubble wrap. Eventually, I found "Mitsu", my Mitsubishi Outlander. I fell in love immediately. Mitsu wasn’t just a car; she was the first car I ever owned + our “relationship” had begun. Fast forward to March 2020, when the pandemic hit + quarantine began. Most days, I would look out the window at poo