Generational Stress in Neurodivergent Families: Why it can feel harder and how the nervous system adapts.

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“Your survival response is not a moral failing. An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.”   Viktor Frankel In my trauma focused clinical work, people sometimes arrive … Read more

E96: When Rest Feels Like Betrayal: How Living Between Two Cultures Shapes First-Generation Mental Health

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Today I’m talking to Jessica Batres, a trilingual therapist based in Ontario, about the unique experiences of first generation Canadians, our mental health and our evolving cultural identity.  Brief Summary: … Read more

When Love Isn’t Enough: Internalized Ableism in ADHD Families

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The conversation your family didn’t know it needed. By: Christina Crowe, RP In an ideal world, if someone you love is living with a mental health condition that affects their … Read more

Why You Feel Emotionally Numb and Stuck—And How to Start Healing

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By: Kim Crossman, Psychotherapist-RSSW Have you ever found yourself going through the motions of daily life, but deep down, something feels off? You’re getting things done, handling responsibilities, even smiling … Read more

E84: The Reckoning: Navigating a Late-in-Life ADHD Diagnosis, with Christina Crowe, RP

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A late-in-life ADHD diagnosis can feel like a bombshell—bringing clarity, grief, and a flood of emotions. But what happens after the diagnosis? In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, … Read more

The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult

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By: Christina Crowe, RP, Cert OAMHP Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD in later adulthood often comes with a powerful mix of emotions: relief, frustration, grief, and even curiosity. For many, … Read more

The Second Reckoning: Discovering Autism After a Late ADHD Diagnosis

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By Katie Richardson, RP Christina Crowe, our chief here at Dig a Little Deeper, refers to a 2–3-year period that she calls “the reckoning” – the process of coming to … Read more

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