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People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are

— Carl Rogers

Philosophy

Decolonization

The journey to decolonize mental healthcare is not just about addressing individual traumas but also recognizing our profound separation from land, ancestry, community, and intrinsic joy. By shifting away from the dominant white, heteronormative, patriarchal, and gender-binary narrative, decolonized practices strive for healing through culturally-affirming practices and grounding care in the interconnectedness of our present experiences and the legacies of our ancestors

Learn more- Decolonizing Therapy

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is the understanding that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, are natural variations in the human genome. This approach promotes acceptance, respect, and support for all neurotypes, rather than treating them as disorders that need to be cured or fixed.

Learn more about Autism through the Neurodiversity lens- Neuroclastic

Collective Liberation

Collective liberation underscores the idea that all forms of oppression are interconnected, and no one is free until everyone is free. Embracing the interconnectedness of our diverse identities and experiences equips us with to dismantle systems of economic, political, and social oppression and create a world where every individual is recognized and valued as fully human.

Learn More- People & Planet’s Guide to Power and Privilege

Starting your Autistic Discovery Journey

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Videos, topics, and links to resources for starting your Autistic discovery journey

  • ADHD/interest-based nervous system
  • PDA/anxiety-driven need for autonomy
  • Situational mutism/”selective” mutism
  • The intersectionality of being neurodivergent and queer/LGBTQIA+
  • Substance use and addiction
  • Mental health topics, and what therapy works
  • Navigating therapies, the UK mental health system; and avoiding “interventions” like ABA/behavioral approaches that harm
  • Hyper-empathy
  • Exposure anxiety
  • Importance of animals for Autistic people
  • EHCP support in the UK
  • Autistics and employment
  • Neurodivergent relationships
  • Importance of gaming
  • Why Autistic people have “all the things” – e.g., co-occurs
  • And so much more