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Should Psychotherapists Promote Real-World Relationships?
Should therapy stay in the room, or reach into the real world? This post explores why relationships matter for emotional health — and whether psychotherapists should actively support clients to build and sustain real-life connections.

Kirstan Lloyd
Jun 66 min read


Mind the Gap: The Space Between the Experience and Expression of Self
Exploring how executive function, masking, and neurodivergence shape the gap between who we are and how we express ourselves.

Kirstan Lloyd
May 277 min read


Parental Resilience and Meltdowns: When Acting Out Means Your Child Feels Safe
What if meltdowns aren't a sign of parenting failure, but of emotional safety? This post explores how resilient, “good enough” parenting can be the calm in your child’s storm—especially when raising a neurodivergent child.

Kirstan Lloyd
May 95 min read


When the Parent Is Also Autistic: Why Parenting Support Must Consider Neurodiversity
What if the child isn’t the only neurodivergent person in the family? This blog explores the overlooked reality of Autistic parents, especially mothers, and why parenting support must be reimagined through a neurodiverse lens.

Kirstan Lloyd
Apr 117 min read


Dr Jekyll, Mr Hyde, and the Neurobiology of Connection: Reflections on World Bipolar Day
Exploring Bipolar Disorder through Jekyll and Hyde, oxytocin, and the healing power of connection and psychotherapy.

Kirstan Lloyd
Mar 296 min read
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