Articles & Books From Psychology

Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-21-2025
All humans have variations in the way that they think, feel, and experience the world — this is neurodiversity. Autism  has been part of our human family for a very long time. This Cheat Sheet offers a glimpse into understanding the big, bold, beautiful world of autism.Test your understanding of autismHow much do you know about autism?
Article / Updated 04-21-2025
These ten mindset shifts emphasize the importance of celebrating progress, embracing individuality, and fostering resilience in both you and your autistic child. By focusing on strengths, setting realistic expectations, and building a strong support network, you can navigate this journey with patience and love.
Autism For Dummies
Embrace neurodiversity and foster understanding Autism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals, fostering respect and acceptance for all individuals on the autism spectrum.
DBT Workbook For Dummies
An effective skills-building resource for achieving real change with dialectical behavior therapy Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the type of talk therapy with the most evidence-base for people who experience painful swings in emotions and volatile relationships. It is most commonly applied in the treatment borderline personality disorder who also experience suicidal thinking and behaviors and in recent years, therapists use it for other mental health conditions as well.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-22-2024
All humans have variations in the way that they think, feel, and experience the world — this is neurodiversity. Neurodivergent conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia (and dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, and many others) have been part of our human family for a very long time. This Cheat Sheet offers a glimpse into understanding the big, bold, beautiful world of neurodiversity.
Neurodiversity For Dummies
A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-26-2024
Understanding and diagnosing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, begins with knowing the three types of ADHD and recognizing that they can be exhibited through secondary symptoms as well. To cope with ADHD, explore a number of treatment options and how you can approach them for better results.The three types of ADHDADHD looks different in almost everyone.
Article / Updated 10-20-2023
Guilt can, in some instances, actually lead to self-improvement and build self-esteem. The problem for codependents is that their guilt is usually irrational and stems from shame and poor boundaries.Studies show that healthy guilt encourages people to have more empathy for others, to take corrective action, and to improve themselves.
Article / Updated 10-20-2023
The best advice in healing from codependency would be “love yourself.” Does that sound kind of cheesy? Probably. It might even feel wrong because you’re so used to loving other people. Or you may not even know how to love you.But think about those you love. You want to know them, support them, encourage them, give to them, and make them happy.
Article / Updated 10-20-2023
Good parenting requires having appropriate and flexible boundaries that respect individuality and separateness. In healthy families, parents respect emotional, mental, sexual, and physical boundaries. In dysfunctional families, boundaries are rigid, blurred, or a mixture. Individual boundaries When boundaries are too rigid, family members are likely disengaged emotionally and physically.