Episodios

  • The Role of Shame & Blame in Blocking Change in your NeuroDiverse Relationship

    The Role of Shame & Blame in Blocking Change in your NeuroDiverse Relationship
    Jul 8 2024
    Today, Stephanie and Barb talk about Shame, Blame, & Trauma. The key point is that all of us deal with shame at some point in our life, but not dealing with shame will ultimately lead to the death of something.About Barbara Grant:Barbara Grant, CAS, NCC, is a Certified Autism Specialist (IBCCES) and certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach (AANE) and has completed her Master's in MFT (Marriage and Family Therapy.) She has been trained through the International Association of ND Christian Marriage. She has been coaching and offering Biblical counseling since2005, working with individuals, couples, and groups. Her current coaching practice focuses on neurodiverse couples, individuals, and families and offers support groups forneurotypicals. Barbara enjoys people! She herself is neurotypical; her first marriage (of 20 years) was to a neurodiverse partner, and she had a neurodiverse adult child from that marriage.She brings a lifetime of experience, compassion, and understanding to all her clients and is becoming a significant voice in the growing dialog about how to best support and strengthen neurodiverse relationships.NT SUPPORT GROUPS (2 kinds):1. Strength for saying in the Marriage2. Healthy Separation/ DivorceAdvantages of group therapy:• Safe, confidential Zoom group (8 max)• “Solution-focused” therapy model• Incubator for change and growth• Supports movement through stages of change• Cross-sharing, learning from others• Healing experience to share and be validated• Multiple prayer partners - friendships• Goal setting and homework• Best value for time/moneyHOW TO WORK WITH BARBARA: Free 25 min Consultation online coaching agreement and intake questionnaire 90 min intake session Goal setting ongoing 55 min sessions (weekly, bi-monthly, etc.) HOMEWORK (customized for each client) Option of support group (better value for time/money spent) Req. a free consult: www.HopeForCouples.netBarbara's website: https://bg-hc.com/Resources:Where to Learn more about Interpersonal Neurobiology & Christianity⁃ Attachment (your 3 NDCC podcasts with Dr. Gill - share these episode links)⁃ “Attachment to God” podcasts (various shows)⁃ Tim Fletcher (Healing Complex Trauma website resources: https://www.timfletcher.ca/,YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeaEF2gpMi_hkXvrhAVwltg)⁃ Jim Wilder (your NDCC Enemy Mode podcast - share episode link, Life Model Workswebsite resources: https://lifemodelworks.org/, book: Escaping Enemy Mode)⁃ Curt Thompson (Book: The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe AboutOurselves, “NeuroFaith” podcast, “Being Known” YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/BeingKnownPodcast)⁃ Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw (discussions of trauma, neurobiology, and healing attachment intheir “Embodied Faith” YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoTshjA7gm4rKtxPuMelx8DqrT7Rzs0UT)Links to specific things I mention:Spectrum Magazine: At the Intersection of Autism and Trauma (2018)https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/intersection-autism-trauma/Tim Fletcher Understanding TraumaResults of ShamePart 1https://www.youtube.com/live/-fTAJiocAYk?si=0dvVsHcmTJnilqkEPart 2https://www.youtube.com/live/jfhQ_3kQ2GM?si=LebFr40ME1vb2xbqShame: Curt Thompson- Being Known YouTube playlist (S2, Ep 1-11)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHwplwueDVOFXIFbjJQ1STzUCnMUXHGNP&si=TE6H5pPHMlKRyVak“SIFT B” concept, discussed by Curt Thompson in Being Known YouTube podcast (S2 Ep1)https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tXXUs-5zc1I&list=PLHwplwueDVOFXIFbjJQ1STzUCnMUXHGNP&index=3&pp=iAQB
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  • Navigating Traveling as a NeuroDiverse Couple

    Navigating Traveling as a NeuroDiverse Couple
    Jul 1 2024
    In June, we talked about what we have learned on our road trips about ourselves, each other, our faith, and our relationship with God. We got some requests about actually handling or navigating the traveling as a neurodiverse couple and family. To see why Stephanie sticks out her tongue at Dan, you will have to see the YouTube video.

    In this podcast, we discuss:
    Accommodating each other, seeing the marriage/family as a system, and sharing the mental load. Breaking down the steps of planning, having a vacation, and returning home from vacation.
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    55 m
  • Champions Club Becoming a Church that Never Turns a Child Away with Pastor Craig Johnson

    Champions Club Becoming a Church that Never Turns a Child Away with Pastor Craig Johnson
    Jun 24 2024
    Today, Dr. Stephanie Holmes speaks with Pastor Craig Johnson of Lakewood Church about creating inclusion for kids, teens, and adults with needs and differences. Their core value is "We never ever turn away a child no matter the need!" Find out about your church or organization that can be trained and host a Champions. Club. Dr. Stephanie reads an excerpt from her daughter's chapter in their new book about her church experience; you can get that book at https://amzn.to/46W7LgN

    About our Guest: Pastor Craig Johnson
    Craig is currently the Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church with Joel Osteen and Co-founder of the Champions Foundation and Champions Club Developmental Centers for Special Needs, with over 110 centers in 23 countries across the world. Craig is currently serving on the US Congressionally Mandated “Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee” in Washington, DC. This committee was formulated by the Presidential signing of the Autism Cares Act. This committee gives advice and recommendations to Congress and the President regarding Federal activities related to autism spectrum disorder. He is the author of the book “Lead Vertically” Inspire People to Volunteer and Build Great Teams That Last, “Champion” How One Boy's Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World, and “Unrehearsed Destiny” It’s Intermission, Your Second Act Is Coming.” Craig & His wife Samantha co-wrote the children’s book “You Are Extraordinary.” His greatest honor is husband to his wife of 33 years, Samantha, and father to Cory, Courtney, and Connor.
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    54 m
  • Professional and Personal Experience of Diagnosis Bias & Autism

    Professional and Personal Experience of Diagnosis Bias & Autism
    Jun 17 2024
    This week is Juneteenth!
    It feels most appropriate to discuss autism and special needs from the perspective of people of color. We welcome back Dr. Mary for this discussion.
    Today, our guest is a pediatrician and mom who will give us great insight into this perspective through lived and professional experience.

    About Dr. Mary Jones:
    I am a physician and PCCI-trained life and leadership coach.
    I believe there is greatness in each of us, and I’m passionate about equipping and empowering women to reach their fullest potential.
    Throughout my life and career, I have had the privilege of working to empower and equip women and girls to be their best selves.
    Each day, I have the privilege of spending time coaching amazing women who are reaching goals and fulfilling a compelling vision for their lives.
    My vision is to see women living out their purpose and effecting change in their own spheres of influence.

    Dr. Mary has contributed to a chapter in our newest book on this very topic! Follow the countdown of Uniquely US at www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com

    Contact her at:
    https://maryjonescoaching.coachsolutions.cc/
    drmaryspeaks@gmail.com

    Article Dr. Mary mentioned:
    https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/145/Supplement_1/S35/11550/Disparities-in-Service-Use-Among-Children-With?searchresult=1?autologincheck=redirected
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  • JTG Sharing My Later in Life Autism Identification

    JTG Sharing My Later in Life Autism Identification
    Jun 12 2024
    You asked for it!

    We are answering listener requests. In 2022, the original JTG crew did a show on processing a later-in-life diagnosis. Several listeners asked that other men and women be on to process their later-in-life diagnoses.

    Don't worry—the original JTG crew will be back!
    This Special Edition looks at Greg, Brian, and Kevin's later-in-life Autism Identification.
    Check out Brian's book
    Intentional Marriage
    AND
    Kevin's wife, Shawna Meek's book: Determined for More
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    49 m
  • Happiness, Well-being, Emotional Processing and the Autistic Brain

    Happiness, Well-being, Emotional Processing and the Autistic Brain
    Jun 10 2024
    Today's guest has been on the podcast before when we discussed predictive error coding and the autistic brain; Dr. Peter Vermeulen


    Peter is the founder, director, CEO, lecturer, consultant, website developer, and secretary. Occasionally, Peter even cleans the office of Autism in Context, the senior Autism lecturer and consultant for Autisme Centraal, and the Chief Editor of “Sterk in Autisme!”, a bimonthly magazine of Autisme Centraal. Autisme Centraal is responsible for autism awareness campaigns and ‘autism friendliness' support activities throughout Europe. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of ‘Tijdschrift voor Orthopedagogiek, Kinderpsychiatrie en Klinische Psychologie” (Journal of Special Education, Child Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology of the University of Leuven, Belgium) (currently Chief Editor of that Journal), a reviewer for Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders; Journal of Intellectual Disability – Diagnosis and Treatment.

    When Peter is not presenting, writing, driving or flying around for his job, he can usually be found on one of his 4 bicycles, trying to imitate Tour de France winners, hereby being oblivious to his age and physical state. When tired from cycling, he can be found at home with his wife and their dog (which actually is more a Gremlin than a dog). Or he is playing with his grandchild. Because the Gremlin loves the beach, Peter often spends his weekends at the seaside, savoring seafood and enjoying a good beer as a descendant of a brewing family.

    www.petervermeulen.be

    Our other podcast with Dr. Peter on predictive error coding is found here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/predictive-coding-dr-vermeulen--50520574

    Disclaimer:
    When we have guests on the ASR podcast, they are recognized for their expertise in autism as advocates, self-advocates, clinicians, parents, or other professionals in the field. They may or may not be part of the faith community; having a guest on the broader topic of autism does not reflect complete agreement with the guest, just as many guests may not agree with our faith perspective. Guests are chosen by topic for the chosen podcast discussion and not necessarily in full agreement with all beliefs of the chosen guest(s).
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    58 m
  • Roadtrippin' & Righteous Relationship Building

    Roadtrippin' & Righteous Relationship Building
    Jun 3 2024
    We have been taking many road trips these past four years in the quest to visit all 50 states! We listen to podcasts, and podcasting and learning from podcasts has become a shared activity of connection!

    We start our discussion with the real definition of righteousness: returning to Eden and being naked and unashamed. What is an Ezer Kenegdo? Your neurodiverse relationship can be healthy when you first get in the right relationship with God and each other, rule together and not apart, and advance the Kingdom together! Two are better than one!
    Do you want your home to be your Eden or where the Chaos Monster lives?

    We mentioned:
    • Eden Podcast (Bruce CE Fleming)

    • The Bible Project

    • The Israel Bible Podcast
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  • Memory, Motivation, Identity & Video Games with Dr. Kevin Hull

    Memory, Motivation, Identity & Video Games with Dr. Kevin Hull
    May 27 2024
    Today, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Kevin discuss a few topics. The blogs Dr. Stephanie mentions come from Dr. Kevin's blogs on his site.
    We talk about:
    Autobiographical memory
    Identity and Autism
    Neuroplasticity
    Videogaming- the good, the bad and the therapeutic

    About Dr. Kevin Hull:
    Dr. Kevin Hull owns and operates Hull and Associates, P.A., a private practice in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Hull is a licensed counselor who has worked with children and adolescents and their families on the Autism spectrum since 2001. He conducts weekly individual and group therapy sessions with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Dr. Hull has been a professor for 18 years and is currently an Associate Faculty with Liberty University. Dr. Hull has published Play Therapy and Asperger’s Syndrome: Helping Children and Adolescents Grow, Connect, and Heal through the Art of Play (2011, Jason Aronson); Bridge Building: Creating Connection and Relationship between Parents and Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum (2012, Liberty Press); Group Therapy Techniques with Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum (2014, Jason Aronson); and Where There is Despair, Hope (2015, Liberty Mountain Publishing), a novel about play therapy. He has also published several chapters for textbooks and journal articles. Dr. Hull specializes in using electronic devices in group and individual play therapy. His dissertation examined video/computer games as a play therapy tool with children with emotional difficulties. Dr. Hull enjoys open water swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, golfing, long walks, biking, and spending time with his wife, Wendy, and their four children.

    https://drkevinhull.com/

    Disclaimer:
    When we have guests on the ASR podcast, they are recognized for their expertise in autism as advocates, self-advocates, clinicians, parents, or other professionals in the field. They may or may not be part of the faith community; having a guest on the broader topic of autism does not reflect complete agreement with the guest, just as many guests may not agree with our faith perspective. Guests are chosen by topic for the chosen podcast discussion and are not necessarily in full agreement of all beliefs of the chosen guest(s).
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