Autism Chrysalis

Author: Heather Cook

Coaching with Heather: more FAQs

Here are answers on how I work, my communication style, how to prepare for sessions, and if one-on-one is really needed (or would be a good fit for you).

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.

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.

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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.

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Acceptance vs Resignation

I want to talk a bit about the difference between accepting what is and resigning oneself to what is.

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Autistic Burnout Recovery Is About Reducing Dissonance

Getting enough energy back to keep masking isn’t true burnout recovery.

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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.