How can we center the needs of our Black Autistic clients? And how can we create spaces that allow for joyful, authentic participation for all kids? Heather Clarke has a deep analysis of the barriers that exist - especially for Black Autistic youth - and a vision for how we can move towards making our spaces safer, more inclusive, and more joyful.
Jul 15
How to Work in Collaboration With Your PDA Clients with Stacey Curnow
Ever wondered how to apply Dr. Ross Green's model of Collaborative & Proactive Solutions to your work with PDA clients? Today's guest, AuDHD mental health therapist Stacey Curnow, is writing a book about it with Dr. Green's collaboration and oversight. In today's episode, we talk ... Show More
56m 20s
Jul 1
Safety, Trust, & Authenticity: How PDA Experiences Can Inform Our Practices with Diane Gould, Ruth Hevelone, and Michele Kleinmann
The folks at PDA North America recently surveyed over 2,000 families about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance, or the Pervasive Drive for Autonomy). What they learned has major implications for your clinical practice. In today’s episode, you'll hear from Diane Gould, Ruth Hevelon ... Show More
48m 49s
Jun 24
Tools That Get Neurodivergent Folks Through Feeling Stuck, Overwhelmed, Unmotivated, Disorganized, and Discouraged with Dani Donovan
When it comes to helping neurodivergent folks find playful, engaging ways to do the things they need to do, ADHD content creator Dani Donoval is the most creative person I’ve ever met. By the end of this episode, you’ll be grabbing a 20-sided die and turning your neurodivergent c ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 2025
Bonus – Amplify Your Voice: Reflections on Mental Health & Meaningful Practice (270)
Let's get real about revitalizing the therapy landscape Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott are back for a one on one episode, and sharing their personal reflections on mental health, community, and the evolving challenges clinicians face today. From the tension between accessibility and ... Show More
10m 38s
Apr 2024
Equity by Re-Design with Jacinta Williams
What does it mean to decolonize the classroom? Join host Abril, reporting from the field, in conversation with Jacinta Williams, a social justice practitioner, as they dive into why we should strive to approach the classroom through a decolonial lens, what we can do to celebrate ... Show More
20m 19s
Oct 2021
Want to truly succeed? Lift others up as you climb to the top | Amber Hikes
It’s up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it’s essential that you help others grow, even as you are growing yourself, says ACLU Chief Equity Officer Amber Hikes. These are the three ways she says we can ... Show More
6m 2s
Feb 2022
Ep 349 Black Men Need a Safe Space,Too w/Martin Henson
The purpose of CelesteTheTherapist is to help shift the way you think. Many times, we get stuck in a negative cycle and struggle with getting out. Celeste will interview guests from different backgrounds who empower people in different capacities. In this episode, Celeste and Mar ... Show More
42m 31s
The CEO of the <a href="https://www.lightyearfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lightyear Foundation</a> and <a href="https://flamingochicks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Chicks</a> talks disability and STEM, the power of diversi ... Show More
<p>Author and commentator Heather McGhee sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up without fear, January 6th, and how to stay hopeful.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> an ... Show More
<p>Esteemed therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, in her new book <a href="https://amzn.to/3PiJb3P" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community</em></a>, emphasizes the healing power of community to combat feelings ... Show More
