A blog for people whose lives have been flipped upside down by a diagnosis or disability.
WElcoming New Possibilities
Opportunity Cost: Redefining Life After Disability
Life after disability brings choices. Learn how opportunity cost helps adults in Claremont, Upland, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga & Pomona find new possibilities.
Parenting with Disabilities: Why Showing Up Matters More Than “Doing It All”
Being a good parent doesn’t require doing it all—just showing up. After a disability, many parents feel like they’ve lost the ability to fully connect with their children. But research shows that just 30 minutes of focused, undivided attention each week can dramatically improve your child’s mood, confidence, and connection with you. Learn how your presence—not your physical ability—is the most powerful parenting tool you have.
Spoon Theory & The Invisible Weight of Hidden Disabilities
Living with an invisible disability often means carrying a hidden weight—one that others can't see but affects every part of your day. In this blog post, we explore Spoon Theory, a powerful way to understand the daily energy limits many people face, and why validation, support, and the right kind of therapy matter more than ever.
Reclaiming “Us”: Putting Your Relationship Before Roles After a Disability or Chronic Illness
When chronic illness, spinal cord injury, or disability enters a relationship, it’s easy for couples to slip into the roles of patient and caregiver — and lose sight of the love that brought them together. In this post, we explore why keeping your relationship at the center matters, and offer simple, meaningful ways couples can reclaim their “us” beyond the daily caregiving routines.
What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Autism—And Disability in General
In this post, we unpack the ableist ideas and harmful misinformation behind RFK Jr.’s recent statements on autism and disability. At Head and Heart Family Therapy, we believe disabilities aren’t the problem—lack of support and understanding is.
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Relearning Life After a Disability: Challenging Internalized Ableism
Each year, thousands of people acquire a disability and face a new reality shaped by old belief systems. This post explores how ableism and mindset play a role in adjusting to life after a disability—and how shifting your perspective can open the door to hope and independence.
Spinal Cord Injuries & The StageS of Grief
If you're wondering why you still feel sad or depressed years after a spinal cord injury, you're not alone.