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Grief and Relief: Autistic Support Group

A Six-Week Process Group for Adults

This process group is intended for adults who have discovered they are Autistic in adulthood and are working through the complex identity and relational changes that occur as a result. The group will offer participants to discuss some of the beautiful and more difficult parts of their discovery with others who share similar life experiences.

Topics of discussion may include:

  • Believing your diagnosis

  • Unmasking: What A Conundrum!

  • Internalized Ableism

  • Living in a neurotypical world 

  • Belonging and Relationships

  • Identity (Re)formation

  • Burnout, Meltdowns, and Shutdowns

Timing

We will meet virtually every Thursday (March 20th through April 24th) from 5:30-7:00pm.

Exchange

Total cost of the 6-week series is $540 ($90/session). Payment is due in full at time of registration.

Registration

Please follow the link below to learn more. Space is limited to 10 people. Registration deadline is March 13th. Interested parties can submit their contact information here. Sam or Kristin will contact you about setting up a 15 minute consultation call, further registration details will be provided at that time.

 

Kristin Boscaljon

Kristin (she/her), MA, LMHCA, received her MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Trauma and Abuse from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. She is trained psychodynamically and enjoys bringing depth and somatic practices to her work through a systems-oriented lens. Kristin works with folks from a trauma-informed and neurodivergent affirming lens. Kristin’s special interests are people, neurodiversity and trauma (job as a neurodivergent trauma therapist checks out, huh?). Kristin is currently in between hyperfixations, so let her know if there’s something you recommend.

Learn more about Kristin here.

Sam McCann

Sam (she/her, MA, LMHCA) received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University, New England. She is the co-owner of Green Coast Counseling in SeaTac, where she specializes in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for late-diagnosed and self-identified neurodivergent adults. Sam is an empathetic therapist and, being neurodivergent herself, she brings a unique perspective to her practice. With a deep-rooted belief in the importance of dismantling learned behaviors to embrace one's authentic self, she works from a neurodiversity-affirming lens.Sam understands the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in a neurotypical society and strives to create a safe space for her clients to explore their unique identities.

Her approach to therapy is informed by acceptance and commitment therapy and existential philosophy, infusing sessions with humor and an appreciation for life's absurdities. Sam encourages her clients to embrace their quirks and differences, believing that true comfort and fulfillment come from living authentically.

Sam’s special interests are systems, problem-solving, and the human mind. She gets excited whenever she gets the chance to play UNO at home with loved ones (but only if they leave by 10 pm). On weekends, she enjoys playing Stardew Valley, watching comfort/trash TV, or working on random projects and creations. Learn more about Sam here.

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