Christianity on the Spectrum and NDCCs with Dr. Thomas Lucking

Dr. Stephanie heard Dr. Lucking speak at the ND Love Conference earlier this year. Stephanie and Dan talk through some specific points about Christianity and the Spectrum and NDCCs.Topics we cover today:Christianity on the SpectrumThe power of religious thoughts and rigid thinkingRelationships and Visual vs Auditory ProcessingWhat we can learn from churches to help families using XYZ FamiliesPracticing social skills at churchHow can a Christian therapist or coach support a closer relationship with GodAbout Dr. Lucking:Dr. Thomas Lucking, Ph.D., LMFTDr. Thomas Lucking is passionate about understanding the human experience and what it takes for people to flourish as individuals, in relationships, and in the workplace. His own career path, from a Microsoft software engineer to a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and psychology professor, represents the diversity and complexity of the human journey. He embraces an integral approach in his work with individuals, couples, families, and teams in the workplace. Dr. Lucking’s specialties and research interests include the following:Anxiety and stress management especially related to work-life balanceAsperger’s, Autism, and ADHD, including Neurodiverse couplesCouples, families, and relationships, including dating, sexuality, parenting, co-parenting, step-parenting, divorce, and infidelityDecision-making, discernment, and conflict resolutionDigital addiction and failure to launchEmotional intelligence, goal-setting, and vision-settingPersonality typing, optimal well-being, and positive psychologySpirituality, identity, and existential issuesTrauma and attachment disordersDr. Lucking is the founder and director of Silicon Valley Therapy (www.SiliconValleyTherapy.co). Silicon Valley Therapy provides psychotherapy, coaching, and consulting services to clients in the Bay Area and beyond. Dr. Lucking has created multiple therapeutic and coaching modalities, including 167 Therapy, RMT (Relationship-based, Metric-driven Therapy), ISM (Island of Shared Meaning healthy communication), and waVe (With A Vision We All Excel). Dr. Lucking believes the change process is multi-faceted. He empowers individuals, couples, families, and teams with education, experiences, neurofeedback, and practical tools. This empowerment drives coherent communication, prosocial behavior, habit change, deep insights, reconciliation of past wounds, and relationships that thrive.Dr. Lucking is a professor in a master’s level psychology program. He has received degrees in computer science, counseling psychology, and theology and completed his doctoral research in positive psychology. His mission is to serve in a way that honors the Biblical mandate to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8). Dr. Lucking has decades of experience helping individuals, relationships, families, and organizations create a purpose-driven future rooted in ongoing transformation and growth.Find out more at:https://www.siliconvalleytherapy.co/dr-thomas-lucking/