Autistic Adults
If you are autistic, you may have lived with it much of your life without knowing about it, living with the challenges it can bring, and not understanding why others around you don't seem to have the same struggles in life. Some possible signs you may be autistic:
You have trouble understanding implications in a casual conversation
Doing the things you need to do during the day takes alot of focus - alot!
Having trouble with, or generally being annoyed by, small talk
Being highly sensitive to sensory stimulation
If you think you might be autistic, or even if you have a diagnosis, and you want to understand its impact on your life and how to work with it, I invite you to schedule a free consultation with me.
Autistic Women's Group
This group is for creative, autistic women. In it, we will discuss issues that the challenges of autism can bring, and also share about what is going well in members' lives. But also, we will talk about the creative process, sharing members' own unique processes, and also receiving support from each other for the issues that block the flow of creativity. This can be a really effective way of uncovering long-standing challenges in our lives, that members can then bring to the group if they feel comfortable doing so.
Elizabeth will provide facilitation, and therapeutic support. At $50 per session, this is a great way to save on therapy, and at the same time, find support from other creatives.
When this group fills, we will meet one Tuesday evening per month, from 6:00-7:30. If you're interested in learning more about this group, feel free to schedule a 20 minute, free consultation with Elizabeth.
Autistic Teen Group
This is a therapeutic support group for autistic teens, ages 14-17. It will be a time for members to talk about challenges, but also a time to share about what is interesting to them, and what is going right in their lives.
This group will meet one Tuesday evening per month, at 8085 Wayzata Blvd. in Golden Valley. Sessions are $50 each.
The Autistic/Neurotypical Couple
If you are neurotypical, and have an autistic partner, you may be surprised if you discover that your relationship doesn't fit the range of norms of some other couples you know. An autistic partner might have traits that sometimes require a different way of blending lives than couples who are both neurotypical. Autistic people may have heightened anxiety, difficulty with schedules, organizing multiple tasks, and social small talk.
Neurotypical partners may feel confused about the challenges their autistic partners face. They may wonder how to better understand their partners and provide support for them. They may wonder how to find their ideal expression of emotional intimacy as a couple.
Neurodiverse relationships can sometimes feel like their foundations shift, and finding security and stability can be elusive. I help clients clarify what they each need, and help them determine ways of generating changes that narrow the gap of connection in their relationships.