Acceptance
Dissolving Internalized Ableism
What internalized ableism is, how it affects us, how we have more power than we realize, and some starter tips to dissolve it bit by bit.
Coaching
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
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.
Coaching
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.
Social
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.
Social
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.
Acceptance
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.
Personal Growth
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
Acceptance vs Resignation
I want to talk a bit about the difference between accepting what is and resigning oneself to what is.
Burnout
Autistic Burnout Recovery Is About Reducing Dissonance
Getting enough energy back to keep masking isn’t true burnout recovery.
Acceptance
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.
Personal Growth
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.
