A Therapist’s Rebuttal: Why Medication Stigma Hurts & How We Can Respond

A young girl in a pink shirt holds a glass of water and a supplement, ready to take it. In the background, a woman with a bun smiles, holding a peeled orange. They are in a kitchen with blue cabinets, radiating positivity while combating medication myths and stigma.

By: Erika Belledent, Registered Psychotherapist I was less than 20 pages into my new book (by a very well-known clinician in the mental health world) and there it was.  An … Read more

How Horses Help Us Heal: Exploring the Power of Equine-Assisted Therapy

A young woman with braided hair stands close to a black horse, gently holding its bridle. She wears a white shirt and a necklace, and looks at the camera with a soft expression, embodying how horses help us heal. The background is blurred greenery.

Episode 37: How horses help us heal Anyone who has ever spent time in the company of a strong, majestic but silent horse, might tell you about the felt sense … Read more

Working with ADHD Couples: The Referee, the Detective, and the Whisperer in Therapy

A couple, bonded by understanding and love, stands on a hillside overlooking an ocean view during sunset. With the sun casting a warm glow, these ADHD partners embrace amidst rugged cliffs and calm waters, finding peace in their shared journey and tranquil surroundings.

Couples therapy isn’t just couples therapy, when attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is in the mix. We know couples living with ADHD have higher rates of separation and divorce, more affairs, more … Read more

Late-Diagnosed ADHD & Shame: Healing the Unseen Wounds

A person sits against a white wall, knees drawn up, wearing a black top and blue jeans. Red-painted nails peek out as hands cover their face, hinting at contemplation or distress. Perhaps its the weight of ADHD or the sting of shame that weighs heavy on their mind.

One of the most disruptive consequences of late-diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has got to be shame. *Spoiler Alert*  Whether it’s perceived or not, we have all felt the red-hot coil … Read more

Intense ADHD Emotions and Mindful Communication: Navigating Dysregulation with Awareness and Care

A red streetcar glides along urban tracks as pedestrians navigate the lively scene. Buildings frame the street, while a large sign overhead reads Intense Emotions and Mindful Communication, embracing the rhythm of city life.

Episode 8 on The Christina Crowe Podcast: making the invisible VISIBLE Despite is absence from the DSM diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for anyone who lives with … Read more

The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the Invisible VISIBLE, Neurodivergent-Affirming Mental Health Conversations

Podcast cover for The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the Invisible Visible, featuring Christina Crowe with long hair and a microphone, set against a blue backdrop.

Today is the day! Here we are my friends! It’s Podcast Launch Day.  For a long time, I have been asked when I might put out a podcast. I was … Read more