Traveling the Centered Path

with Benjamin Rea, LCSW

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Sensory Processing, Autism, and Relationships: Why Fight or Flight Can Take Over

For people on the autism spectrum, sensory processing differences and fight/flight responses can make relationships challenging. Executive function difficulties under stress may impair communication and problem solving. Therapy provides strategies for self-regulation, co-regulation, and navigating relationships with awareness and compassion.

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Let’s Talk About Codependency | Fact vs. Fiction

Codependency is often misunderstood as being too needy or loving too much. In reality, it is usually a nervous system pattern rooted in early attachment and over responsibility for others’ emotions. This article explores the myths, the science, and how to build secure, balanced relationships without losing yourself.

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