Inner Reach Therapeutics, LLC

11/25/2025

11/18/2025

Merrimack river wellness has some great groups coming up in 2026!

11/15/2025

11/13/2025

January 2026 groups, now enrolling. Graphic is multi-colored on a white background, Merrimack River Wellness spiral rainbow logo at the top of the page, Virtual in Blue and green lettering, Groups in block blue lettering, Jan ’26 in white block lettering

Below the heading is a picture of person with mouth open to announce information

In the center are 4 color blocks
A purple block with white block text Navigating Autistic Identity, below is a rainbow infinity symbol, followed by white text reading Mondays 12-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm

A teal block with white block text, Parent Groups, followed by white text reading Supporting your gender expansive and neurodivergent (ADULT) child, Every other Tuesday, 7pm to 8:15pm. On the left side of the block is text reading Formal Diagnosis Not Req’d

In the center of the teal and purple blocks is a blue banner reading $50 per group, Many insurances accepted. In the upper right corner if the block is a heart shaped transgender flag

Bottom left quadrant is a lime green block, the heading New in block yellow, Navigating Neurodivergence using IFS in block white, followed by text reading, this group will be using IFS to explore parts related to neurodivergent identity. There is a rainbow on the lower left side.

The bottom right quadrant is an orange block with the black text, Open to MA, CT, VT, ME and NH residents. Below the text is a QR code, with the heading More info:

The bottom of the flyer has a pink rectangle box with the text, FOR MORE INFORMATION, LDUBE@MERRIMACKRIVERWELLNESS.COM
WWW.MERRIMACKRIVERWELLNESS.COM

11/13/2025

Getting Through the Holidays: A Virtual Parent Group for Parents of Q***r & Neurodivergent Adults

Link in bio to register
https://forms.gle/CDjfxLubfaL74LTcA

Alt text: Image has brown decorative frame with white box, text reads Getting Through the Holidays: A Virtual Parent Group for Parents of Q***r & Neurodivergent Adults. Thursday, November 20th, Tuesday, December 9th, Attend 1 or both, 7pm to 9pm EST, Open to All (regardless of location) More info: www.merrimackriverwellness.com, ldube@merrimackriverwellness.com.

Text on bottom right, $30 per group, scholarships available

Bottom of flyer has Merrimack River Wellness logo with multi colored spiral

Lower left of flyer has a QR code to register

Various holiday images on flyer, multicolored snowflakes, gingerbread tree, mistletoe, green cup of cocoa, snowman and ornament

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11/11/2025

If we shouldn’t say “diagnosed as neurodivergent” because neurodivergent isn’t a medical diagnosis but a socio-political term, what should we say instead?

11/09/2025

Autism is often misunderstood, and many autistic individuals are misdiagnosed before receiving accurate support.

Common reasons autistic people are misdiagnosed include:
🎈 Co-occurring conditions hide autism
🎈 Overlooked in high-achieving adults
🎈 Gender bias in diagnostic criteria
🎈 Dismissal of self-reports
🎈 Lack of clinician training
🎈 Struggles are seen as a phase
🎈 Social challenges are seen as anxiety
🎈 Exhaustion seen as depression
🎈 Masking hides traits

These misdiagnoses aren’t the fault of the individual. They reflect systemic gaps in understanding, assessment, and recognition of neurodivergence, especially in adults, women, and gender-diverse people.

At Blue Sky Learning, our neurodiversity-affirming therapists and coaches help you navigate diagnostic challenges, recognize patterns, and get support that meets your unique neurodivergent needs.

Together, we can shift from “Why can’t I get it right?” to “How can I get the understanding and strategies I need to thrive?”

Book a free 20-minute consult at www.blueskylearning.ca or email hello@blueskylearning.ca

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11/06/2025

We will be opening up a support group for neurodivergent folx who also have a chronic illness (or multiple). Below is the plain text description as well as a flyer. Feel free to reach out with questions!

Neurodivergent & Chronically Ill: A Support Group
Tuesdays 1/6/2026-3/3/2026 (8 sessions)
5pm-6pm Eastern
$30 Per Group

This group will be a safe and welcoming space for neurodivergent and chronically ill individuals to share experiences, connect, and support one another. While this group will offer support and life management strategies, medical advice cannot be provided in this space.

Contact Melissa Marris, MOT, OTR/L
Melissa@InnerReachTherapeutics.com

10/16/2025

🌟 ADHD Awareness Has Evolved 🌟

✨ ADHD awareness today is more inclusive, compassionate, and informed than ever before. We now understand that:

🧠 ADHD is a neurodevelopmental and cognitive difference, not a behavioural problem. It affects how the brain manages attention, motivation, emotion, and daily tasks.

⚖️ Attention differences and inconsistencies with tasks are core features. It is not laziness. Someone with ADHD may hyperfocus on something deeply interesting one day and struggle to start a basic task the next.

💭 Executive functioning and emotional regulation can look different for everyone. This might mean difficulty planning, organising, shifting focus, or managing big feelings. This is especially in environments that aren’t ADHD-friendly.

⚧ ADHD impacts all genders, but it doesn’t always look the same due to the hormonal influences. Many AFAB, women, and gender-diverse people go undiagnosed because their ADHD can appear more internalised. This might show up as anxiety, perfectionism, or daydreaming rather than hyperactivity.

💬 Support options exist including coaching, therapy, occupational therapy, adjustments at school or work, and medication when appropriate.

🌈 The shift in ADHD awareness is about understanding, not pathologising. It’s about recognising how differently wired brains process the world and creating spaces where each person can thrive.

10/08/2025