Episode 05 of Lightcast with Stephanie Gast Now Available!

Episode 05 of Lightcast with Stephanie Gast Now Available!

Stephanie Gast, Therapist
Stephanie Gast

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on Neurodiversity for ADHD Awareness Month. Neurodiversity is a viewpoint that brain differences are normal, rather than deficits. Specifically, we’ll be taking a closer look at Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Casting light on common misconceptions and why females often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. I share a little bit about my own neurodiversity to destigmatize these beautifully misunderstood brains.

The In-Between

The In-Between

Gather & Grow Team
Monique Valle

Monique, our trama and resiliency specialist, shares her journey with her identity in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. She writes, “I am a biracial, fourth-generation Mexican American, white woman, and it’s taken 35 years of my life to acknowledge my multifaceted identity…”

Episode 04 of Lightcast with Stephanie Gast Now Available

Episode 04 of Lightcast with Stephanie Gast Now Available

Stephanie Gast, Therapist
Stephanie Gast

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the cycle of Intergenerational Trauma. Intergenerational trauma is trauma that gets passed down from one generation to the next. We begin with a brief history of how it was first identified in the children of Holocaust survivors and move to explore how trauma is passed on. More specifically, we will focus on how emotional neglect is commonly passed on from generation to generation. Using a lemonade analogy, and a personal example, I hope to shed light on this cycle and give you an introduction to this vast topic.

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