Adulting Isn’t a Straight Line Growing up in London, I learned early that the city was both my home and my adversary. I committed bus routes, tube lines, and sandwich shops to memory. Yet this past week, when I returned to deliver a workshop at the University of London—an old stomping ground—I found myself lost,ContinueContinue reading “On Adult Life Skills (and Shame, again)”
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On The Exile Archetype and the Impact of Bullying and Marginalisation on Autistic People: A Jungian Adventure
The experience of being bullied and excluded is, tragically, all too common for autistic people. These painful encounters often leave lasting psychological scars, shaping how a person views themselves and interacts with the world. While I am not a Jungian, I am Jung-curious and am increasingly finding his work showing up in my thinking andContinueContinue reading “On The Exile Archetype and the Impact of Bullying and Marginalisation on Autistic People: A Jungian Adventure”
On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults
The application of creative therapies has gained significant traction as a powerful tool for fostering the well-being of autistic adults. These therapies, including art therapy, poetry therapy, and other expressive modalities, offer avenues for self-expression, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Unlike traditional therapeutic approaches, creative therapies allow for non-verbal communication, making them particularly beneficial forContinueContinue reading “On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults”
Dr Stephanie Aspin 