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WHAT IS “LIVING WITH PURPOSE?” A flourishing existence requires a definition of what “purpose” means to you, in terms of leisure activities, spiritual values, career goals, work environment, and overall lifestyle which takes into account your beliefs about what you need regarding socioeconomic and interpersonal situations.  The concept of flourishing does not focus on your

Cognitive distortions are negatively biased and often illogical thought patterns which are developed through life experiences.  To “distort” means to “alter, misinterpret, or exaggerate” a sensory stimulus, idea, or situation.  Humans learn through their experiences and often use mental shortcuts to easily and quickly solve problems, make plans, and navigate through social and work interactions. 

“Flipping the script” can be viewed as the moment when someone experiences intense emotions or becomes overwhelmed with tasks, causing the brain to “flip” from a calm state to a highly emotional one.  When stressed or overwhelmed, the amygdala (the brain’s emotional reactivity structure) can take control over the prefrontal cortex’s rational thinking, decision-making, goal-setting

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed during the adult years, especially if the individual’s level of functioning is at the higher end of the ASD symptom distress continuum and if the individual has developed and utilized effective coping strategies.   In 1980, the DSM (Third Edition) established specific criteria for diagnosing Autism but