What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is a term that was introduced by a sociologist diagnosed with autism, Judy Singer in 1990. (1) The term encompasses the groups of people who learn and experience the world differently from what is viewed as “the norm”, or “neurotypical”. To use Judy Singer’s exact words: “Neurodiversity refers to the virtually […]
Expressive Arts and Trauma
All people experience some degree of trauma in their lifetime. Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event (American Psychological Association 2017). While most people associate trauma with domestic violence, war, disaster, and other global catastrophes, trauma is determined by the individual’s response to an event. Some people may experience trauma reactions to the […]
Interracial Relationships
“We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” -Jimmy Carter Former president Carter describes a country in which each individual holds a place in the grander image that is America. Each piece is separate, not melded together like the popular statements of […]