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Too Loud, Too Bright: Managing Sensory Overload Mindfulness, DBT, Self Regulation

Help clients identify common sensory triggers and practice strategies to self-regulate when overwhelmed.

Respect the Bubble: Understanding Personal Space (SST, CBT)

Help clients recognize personal space boundaries in different social settings and practice how to adjust based on context.

Memory Boosters: Strengthening Working Memory CBT, Executive Functioning Coaching

Support clients in understanding and practicing skills to improve working memory—the ability to hold and use information in the short term during tasks, conversations, or problem-solving.


Tone of Voice: What You Say vs. How You Say It-CBT, Social Communication Training

Help clients recognize how tone of voice affects the meaning of words and emotions during communication.

Reading Between the Lines: Decoding Nonverbal Cues (CBT, SST)

Help clients identify and interpret common nonverbal social cues (e.g., facial expressions, tone of voice, body language) to improve social understanding and interactions.

Managing Big Feelings: Meltdown vs. Shutdown DBT, Sensory Regulation

To help clients identify their own dysregulation patterns and develop strategies for calming during meltdowns or shutdowns.

Switch It Up: Flexible Thinking in Conversation (CBT ACT)

Build cognitive flexibility during social interactions, especially when plans or topics change unexpectedly.


Planning My Day: Time and Organization Executive Functioning, CBT

To build foundational skills in organizing daily routines and managing transitions.

Stuck on One Thing: Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts CBT, ACT, DBT

Support clients in noticing when their brain gets “stuck” on one idea or worry and practice gentle ways to shift attention.

Name It to Tame It: Identifying Emotions CBT, DBT

Build emotional literacy by helping clients name, describe, and track their feelings throughout the day.