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The 20 Conflict Styles Couples Use, Ranked from Worst to Best
I see all kinds of ways couples handle disagreements. Some of these styles build closeness, while others leave you feeling miles apart.
Celeste Carolin - LMFTA, ADHD-CCSP
Mar 4, 20254 min read


83 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Have ADHD (Without Anxiety, Shame, or Self-Criticism)
Relying on fear and self-criticism to motivate ADHD can lead to burnout, avoidance, depression, and a pretty painful relationship with ourselves. The goal isn't to stop being productive. It's to find ways to motivate ourselves without having to feel terrible first.
Celeste Carolin - LMFTA, ADHD-CCSP
Oct 157 min read


You don't have to be wrong to apologize. Shit, you don't have to use the word sorry to be good at apologizing.
Apologizing can feel like admitting you're wrong, taking all the blame, or promising you'll never make the same mistake again. But healthy repair isn't about deciding who wins. It's about getting regulated enough to understand each other's experience, take responsibility for what you can, and find a realistic way forward. For couples with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, learning how to slow down defensiveness and make room for both perspectives can be especially important.
Celeste Carolin - LMFTA, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 36 min read


I’m Neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, AUDHD) and Just Got Written Up at Work. What Do I Do Now?
Just got written up at work and now your brain is telling you you’re about to get fired? If you have ADHD, autism, anxiety, or depression, understanding what’s actually getting in the way can help you move from panic to a practical plan for what to do next.
Celeste Carolin - LMFTA, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 36 min read


Why We Lie in Relationships, Even When We Care About Honesty
People don’t lie because they’re bad partners. They lie because something inside them feels unsafe, overwhelmed, or unseen.
Celeste Carolin - LMFTA, ADHD-CCSP
Feb 176 min read


Why More Teens Are Questioning Gender
Neurodivergent teens, particularly autistic and ADHD teens, show up disproportionately among youth questioning gender. This does not mean neurodivergence causes someone to be transgender. It does mean gender can feel more confusing, more urgent, or more important to sort out when a teen already experiences the social world differently.
Celeste Carolin - LMFTA, ADHD-CCSP
Jan 286 min read
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