Coaching with Heather: FAQs on goals and structure
I’m answering common questions on how I approach (or don’t) goals, structure between sessions, homework, and accountability.
Author: Heather Cook
Hi, I’m Heather, here’s what I do
Here’s a little intro to Heather of Autism Chrysalis, a bit about me and what I do.
How To Tell If People Really Want Honesty, Part 2
When people tell you they want the truth, but then get mad or defensive or say it’s fine but things are weird between you later, here’s what I think is really going on.
How To Tell If People Really Want Honesty, Part 1
How do you tell if people really want honesty or not? Here are a few tips, and some relief for when you get it wrong.
Step One In Figuring Out What You Want
I’d like to talk a bit about the first step to figuring out what you want.
On The Overwhelm of Becoming Who I Will Be
This is a very personal reflection on the overwhelm of a life transition in the time between who I am and who I will be.
Acceptance vs Resignation
I want to talk a bit about the difference between accepting what is and resigning oneself to what is.
Autistic Burnout Recovery Is About Reducing Dissonance
Getting enough energy back to keep masking isn’t true burnout recovery.
When The Thing You Can’t Do Is The Thing You Must Do
Is there something you want to do, but part of you says you can’t? I’d like to talk about that.
How to Push Back Against Painful Thinking
Here’s an example of how questioning painful thinking can push back against our internalized, negative and painful thought patterns, and give us back energy.
This Assumption Leads to Autistic Anxiety
A response to a conversation on social media reminded me of a way of thinking that I’d like to discuss.
Alternative, Sustainable Income Sources for Autistics and AuDHDers
How to generate ideas for work that you actually like, tips for making it work with your AuDHD brain, and be sustainable. Plus practical tips especially for self-employment.
