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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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