Matt Shedd
Matt Shedd
Everyone's Brain Is Different | Neurodiversity with Kelli Willard, LMFT
Everyone's Brain Is Different | Neurodiversity with Kelli Willard, LMFT
Everyone's Brain Is Different | Neurodiversity with Kelli Willard, LMFT
Thursday 1st July 2021
Kelli Willard, LMFT, discusses her ADHD diagnosis and how it reshaped her therapy approach, emphasizing the importance of embracing neurodiversity.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Neurodiversity: Kelli Willard's Journey with ADHD
Let's maybe look at ourselves a little differently, and I help them to have a different relationship with their brain, which is the foundation for all their other relationships.
Imagine a world where therapists truly understand the unique ways our brains work. That's exactly what Kelli Willard, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), dives into in this episode of 'Finding Help'. Diagnosed with ADHD herself, Kelli's approach to therapy has transformed, helping her clients embrace their distinctive brain functions rather than feeling trapped by them. Kelli shares her personal story of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and how it changed not only her life but also her therapeutic methods.
She discusses the importance of accurate diagnoses and moving beyond outdated disease models. Instead, Kelli focuses on the gifts and challenges that come with neurodiversity. This episode covers a range of topics, from the role of the amygdala in anxiety to how internalized messages can shape our self-perception. Kelli also delves into relationship dynamics and the stigma often associated with mental health issues.
Her insights into strengths and weaknesses offer a fresh perspective on how we can better understand ourselves and others. Kelli's message is clear: by embracing neurodiversity, we can foster love, acceptance, and support in all our relationships. So, if you're curious about how different brain functions can be both a challenge and a gift, this episode is a must-listen.