Coach Sarah Durham
Struggling to Launch
"Although what’s getting in the way varies, I have never met a young adult who did not want to lean into their own launch..."
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Coach Elizabeth Brink, BCC, ACC, CNC
Embrace who you are and find ways to make life work for you.
Neurodivergent Coaching + Somatic Experiencing®
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Coach Elizabeth Brink
Apr 3, 20234 min read
Money Talks
Aligning our finances to our values can make purchasing decisions easier and increase our self-control on impulse spending.
Coach Sarah Durham
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Life in Transition
We have a lot of practice with transitions. So why the hell do they still feel so tricky?
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Dec 20, 20223 min read
Measuring Up to What?
For many neurodivergent folks, the drive to strive is a trauma response resulting from negative feedback and missed opportunities.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Dec 6, 20224 min read
When a Request Turns Into a Negotiation
Many neurodivergent folks' needs were dismissed or criticized as children causing them to default to persuasion rather than negotiation.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Nov 21, 20224 min read
Preparing for Rupture
Many neurodivergent folks have a history of painful experiences that... keep us stuck and unable to find the words to repair.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Trusting Your Instincts
For a lot of neurodivergent people, any internal inquiry automatically comes with self doubt, self criticism, and a lot of distrust.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Sep 5, 20223 min read
On Being Hopeful
Neurodivergent people may struggle to hold onto hope, but it's possible to cultivate more of it.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Speak Up!
We should never be ashamed to speak our minds and be our true selves, but the world doesn't always allow for it as neurodivergent folks.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Jul 12, 20221 min read
It's Not Your Fault...
We may have grown up feeling like our neurodivergence was a problem, but it's not your fault and there is much to embrace about your brain!
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Mar 28, 20227 min read
A Primer on Attachment Theory & Neurodivergent Brains
A brief look at attachment theory and how it impacts those who have neurodivergent brains.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Friendship Status: It's Complicated
Friend can be a heavy word, yet we use it so casually in our modern world. How can we be the kinds of friends we need and want right now?
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Feb 1, 20223 min read
If you're not working too much are you even doing it right?
People with neurodivergent brains are pushed to perform beyond their capacity from infancy.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Nov 8, 20213 min read
Befriending Yourself
We mostly know how to make friends, but have you ever thought about being a friend to yourself? Coach Brink shows us the way.
Elizabeth Brink & Juanita Cox
Sep 20, 20217 min read
How to Care For Ourselves When it's Hard
Self care often comes with it's own challenges, what is it, how can we do it well, and what do our identities have to do with any of it?
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Choosing Priorities: Our Bodies Know
The world is quick to tell us what to prioritize. How can we listen to our bodies to determine our priorities both small and big?
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Helper Impulsivity: Can't Stop, Should Stop
Today we learn about helper impulsivity and how can we slow ourselves down so we can get the help and rest we need.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
Jun 28, 20212 min read
3 Ways to Handle Distractions Like a Boss
Distractions happen here are three ways to handle them, especially for the neurodivergent brain.
Coach Elizabeth Brink
May 24, 20213 min read
3 Lies We Tell Ourselves
We don't mean to lie to ourselves, but a lot of influences train ADHD folks well from childhood. Are you lying to yourself?
What's on my mind
I love to write, but sometimes I need a place to try on ideas. Hear my 'rough draft' thoughts on all things personhood, neurodivergent living, and healing in my Sunday letters.
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