Charlotte Laws, Therapist

11/05/2025

Have you ever wanted to support an autistic person but weren’t sure where to start?

It can be tricky to navigate well-meaning intentions without accidentally reinforcing ableism, especially when ableism shows up in subtle and overt ways, such as disbelief, dismissal, expecting masking, or minimizing experiences.

It’s not about laziness or “special treatment.” Autistic brains are simply wired differently, and accommodations are tools to help individuals thrive, not favours or shortcuts.

Here’s how you can support meaningfully:
✅ Believe in self-identification
✅ Ask what supports or accommodations help
✅ Respect differences without judgment
✅ Encourage rest as part of progress, not a weakness.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Charlotte Laws at Prismatic Compassion provides guidance for allies, helping you affirm, accommodate, and advocate for autistic individuals in ways that honour their pace, identity, and needs.

💻 Book a free consultation through the link in bio.

11/03/2025

For many autistic folks, living in a world full of misconceptions can be exhausting.

You may feel drained from constantly explaining yourself.

It’s not about you doing something wrong. It’s the result of widespread myths that misunderstand and minimize autistic experiences.

Struggling with exhaustion from constantly having to define your autistic identity doesn't mean you are doing something wrong.

It means that you may need strategies to navigate this situation. So, what can you do when your identity is questioned?

Protect your energy. Boundaries, taking breaks, scripts for repetitive questions, and connecting with affirming communities can all help.

Charlotte Laws at Prismatic Compassion provides neuroaffirming, supportive therapy to help autistic individuals navigate misinformation, validate experiences, and protect their mental health.

💻 Book a free consult through the link in bio.

10/30/2025

If you are an autistic individual who is navigating trauma, you may have noticed that your responses aren't quite what society would expect.

Your reactions may be more intense because autistic brains often process trauma more intensely due to heightened sensory, social, and emotional experiences.

You need strategies that honour how your nervous system works.

So what are these strategies?
Creating safe spaces, using predictable routines, accessing therapy or coaching that affirms neurodivergent experiences, and leaning on supportive communities can help you respond to trauma in ways that feel sustainable.

Prismatic Compassion can help you explore neurodivergent-informed tools and practices that actually work for your nervous system.

💻Book a free consult through the link in bio.

10/28/2025

Grief deserves understanding, not timelines. Every loss matters, and your experience is valid.

10/24/2025

Have you ever felt like it is impossible to start a task or shift between tasks?

Maybe the tasks feel like they require more energy than you have to give.

That’s what living with autistic inertia can feel like.

If you are experiencing this, it's not laziness. Your brain is wired differently, which can make even things you want to do feel out of reach.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Book a free consultation with a neurodiversity-affirming therapist in Ontario, Nova Scotia, or Quebec, and explore strategies that help you honor your pace, reduce overwhelm, and make transitions more manageable.

10/24/2025

10/22/2025

I firmly believe that diet culture should be thrown to the wayside.

Ignoring your body's needs to fit a standard like diet culture tries to convince us to do isn’t discipline. It’s harmful.

So, what can we do to navigate diet culture in a society that elevates thinness as worth?

🥤Tune into your body’s signals instead of calorie counts.
🥗Eat in ways that nourish, energize, and feel good.
🍔Challenge harmful messages without guilt.
🍗Work with professionals who support body positivity and neurodivergence.

If you’re looking for therapy to support body-positive, neurodivergent-informed approaches in Ontario, Quebec, or Nova Scotia, connect with Prismatic Compassion today.

📧 Email: info.prismaticcompassion@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 705-817-1393
🌐 Website: https://www.prismaticcompassion.com

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10/20/2025

Ever feel like your identity is up for debate in politics or media?
Or like you have to “prove” your humanity just to exist safely?

If you’ve felt this way lately, you’re not alone. Across Canada, q***r and trans people are facing harmful rhetoric and policies that threaten their rights, safety, and well-being.

That impact runs deep.
😔 Fear of being outed or misunderstood at school.
😫 Exhaustion from constantly having to advocate for yourself.
😰 Anxiety from political debates and healthcare policies that ignore your needs.
🔒 Isolation when systems fail to protect or support you.

If you’ve been feeling drained or unsafe, please remember that it isn’t a personal failing.
It’s the weight of systemic discrimination.

Your existence is never up for debate.

🏳️‍🌈 You deserve safety, support, and joy, every single day.
We’re here to stand with you, advocate beside you, and hold space for healing.

💻Book a free consult through the link in bio.

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10/17/2025

Friendships are something that can be more complicated for neurodivergent individuals.

Perhaps you are navigating literal thinking and challenges with understanding social cues.

In these moments, some friendships can feel like a safe haven, while others may feel exhausting, draining, or invalidating.

If building affirming friendships feels overwhelming, you don’t have to do it alone.

Book a free consultation with one of our therapists in Ontario, Nova Scotia, or Quebec, and explore strategies that help you set boundaries, recognize supportive connections, and nurture relationships that honour your whole self.

10/15/2025

In today's world, where technology has become the dominant form of communication, scrolling social media can feel overwhelming.

It can be exhausting to navigate feeds, notifications, and constant comparison, especially when others assume it’s “just social media.”

You don’t have to navigate online spaces alone. So what can you do to support yourself?
📱Curate your feed to include only supportive, affirming accounts.
📱Take regular tech-free breaks to recharge.
📱Set boundaries around when, how, and how long you engage online.
📱Mute or step back from accounts or interactions that drain your energy.

Support exists to help you engage online in ways that respect your brain, energy, and well-being.

If you’re looking for therapy to support social media overwhelm and neurodivergent needs in Ontario, Quebec, or Nova Scotia, connect with Prismatic Compassion today.

📧 Email: info.prismaticcompassion@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 705-817-1393
🌐 Website: https://www.prismaticcompassion.com

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10/13/2025

If you are someone who is navigating chronic illness or pain, you may have noticed that your energy levels don't follow the pattern that society expects.

You may feel exhausted after basic tasks. This is the reality of living with limited energy.

Experiencing these declines in energy doesn't mean you are lazy or unmotivated. It is because your nervous system works differently.

This means you need strategies that work with your body, not against it.

So what are these strategies?
Tracking your spoons, planning tasks realistically, pacing yourself, using visual reminders, or leaning on supportive friends and family can help you honour your energy without judgment.

Prismatic Compassion can help you develop routines and strategies that actually work for your energy levels.

💻 Book a free consult through the link in bio.

10/10/2025

Mental health and neurodivergent brains deserve understanding, not myths.