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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The Art of Becoming: Person-Centred Therapy and Creativity
In person-centred therapy (PCT), there’s a quiet but radical belief: that every person has an innate tendency to grow, heal, and become more fully themselves. Carl Rogers, the founder of this approach, called it the actualising tendency—a natural impulse toward development, expression, and integration. But what does that have to do with art? Whether you’reContinueContinue reading “The Art of Becoming: Person-Centred Therapy and Creativity”
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 