Ep 9 - Autism and Grief: Understanding Loss Through a Different Lens.

Grief is a universal experience that impacts individuals in diverse ways, and this holds true for individuals on the autistic spectrum as well. Autism presents unique challenges in how emotions are understood, expressed, and processed, which can significantly influence the experience of grief. The intersection of autism and grief requires careful attention and understanding to provide appropriate support and guidance for autistic individuals navigating loss. Sally is autistic and ADHD and works as a psychotherapist, counsellor, hypnotherapist and mentor for clients who are, or think they may be neurodivergent. She is a public speaker and advocate for neurodivergence and hosts a podcast on this topic. Sally is a radio presenter, with a show called, Love Your Mind on Frome fm. Her show is dedicated to mental health and neurodiversity. Sally is promoting neurodivergent psychotherapy, counselling and coaching by building awareness of the benefits of neurodivergent professionals within the mental health sector. She is a contributor, on a book project being written by autistic therapists, for neurodivergent therapists and the wider neurodiversity community.I resonate a lot with what Sally shares and it's making me question whether I flutter on the edges of being neurodivergent. Getting to understand myself at a deeper level is a good thing and helps me to be a better version of myself - and aren't we all always a work in progress anyway? This episode is fascinating and I love how Sally describes her thoughts and experience of grief. This will help so many people going through grief who's journeys may be similar.If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might find it helpful.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review – it helps us reach more people navigating the journey of grief.Sally's podcastLouise Bates Links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.