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Invalidation is Trauma with Dr. Megan Anna Neff

Sep 8, 2024
Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a neurodivergent psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights, talks about the heightened trauma risk for neurodivergent individuals. She reflects on her own mental health struggles as an undiagnosed autistic child and emphasizes the critical concept of traumatic invalidation. The discussion also touches on parenting neurodivergent children and the need for a supportive environment, as well as the importance of self-validation in healing. Dr. Neff’s insights into communication dynamics between autistic and allistic individuals further highlight the road to understanding.
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  • The podcast illustrates how undiagnosed neurodivergence can lead to significant mental health struggles, impacting overall well-being into adulthood.
  • Dr. Neff discusses the concept of traumatic invalidation, emphasizing its detrimental effects on neurodivergent individuals' self-perception and healing journey.

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Empowering Recovery for Neurodivergent Individuals

A new group coaching program focuses on providing neurodivergent individuals and their caregivers with practical strategies to navigate eating disorder recovery. This program aims to harness neurodivergent strengths as powerful tools in overcoming challenges, rather than seeing them as obstacles. Participants will have access to live coaching sessions, custom resources, and a dedicated community outside of distracting social media platforms. The program emphasizes personalized experiences to ensure that the needs of each participant are addressed and incorporated throughout the recovery journey.

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