YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship with Jodi Carlton, MEd Therapy Harms Neurodiverse Couples
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Apr 5, 2022 Traditional therapy often falls short for neurodiverse couples, making their relationships more challenging. Professionals recount their personal experiences, emphasizing the need for specialized models that address unique emotional dynamics. They advocate for therapists to receive tailored training to better support these relationships. There's also a discussion about understanding neurodiverse traits within families and enhancing communication for healthier connections. Pre-marital counseling and community support are highlighted as valuable resources.
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Emotional Fluency
- Therapy often relies on emotional language, which can be challenging for autistic individuals.
- They might only know a few emotional words, like knowing basic French, hindering effective communication in therapy.
Minefield Analogy
- Mona's ex-husband told a therapist that living with her felt like a minefield, triggering her.
- The therapist focused on Mona's emotional response instead of their communication issues, highlighting how traditional therapy can be harmful.
Safety Issue
- Jodi recalls her ex-husband's unsafe action that put her and their infant daughter at risk.
- When asked what he'd do differently, he said the same thing, confusing the therapist due to lack of neurodiversity awareness.