Morning Sun painting by Edward Hopper, c. 1952 Viktor Frankl famously wrote that between stimulus and response, there is a space—and in that space lies our freedom to choose [our response]. It’s a profound idea. But when you navigate the world with an alternative nervous system — whether you’re autistic, an ADHDer, or living with a hyper-sensitive threat system — that "space" often feels non-existent. The gap between a trigger and a reaction feels less like a peaceful meadow

And Why "Just Thinking Differently" Doesn't Work If you’ve worked with me recently, you’ve almost certainly heard me talk about Schema Therapy. Mental health professionals are constantly toting a "new" model—CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR. So why this one? It's not because it’s a magic cure-all or another label for your behavior. It's because I rarely come across a framework that explains human behavior with this much clarity, compassion, and common sense. Schema Therapy addresses the f