Dovetail Counseling

09/14/2025

Autism is a spectrum💛
Hand-drawn by me: lilpenguinstudios.com

09/13/2025

How is everyone doing out there?

“Why do I feel like everything is too much?”
If you’ve felt this, you’re not alone.

For many neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, sensory overload isn’t about being dramatic or overreacting. It’s a nervous system response.

Some common signs of sensory overload include:
🎈 Heightened irritability
🎈 Trouble focusing
🎈 Physical discomfort
🎈 Heightened anxiety
🎈 Avoidance of gatherings
🎈 Sensory sensitivity (sounds, lights, textures, smells)
🎈 Trouble processing information
🎈 Difficulty communicating
🎈 Increased crying or emotional overwhelm

When your senses are overstimulated, even everyday environments can feel exhausting or unsafe. Your brain and body are signaling that they need a break, not that you’re failing.

At Blue Sky Learning, our neurodiversity-affirming therapists and coaches help you recognize these patterns and co-create strategies to manage sensory overload.

Together, we can shift from “Why can’t I handle this?” to “What can I do right now to feel safe and supported?”

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

We also offer consulting for inclusive workplaces and schools: www.blueskylearning.ca/consultants

09/12/2025

Gentle reminder

Life is too short, and too important, to be driven or influenced by negativity or ill-will. In a world that is increasingly reactive, it’s a reminder to both find peace on the inside, and in connection with people you love and trust.

If the presence of someone makes you feel bad about yourself, that’s not the person you want to spend too much time with, and certainly not the one to go to for encouragement or comfort. Read the signs; the signs are in you. Do you feel stressed in their presence or relaxed and at ease? Your mind may tell you one thing, but check in with your body. You’ll feel it. Now trust it.

Next: act on that. Remember, you are the chooser, so choose people who support and nourish your soul, love you for who you are, and for the dreams you harbor. Be selective - it’s better to have a small number of real relationships than many transactional ones that drain your energy instead of replenishing it. We absolutely can be there for each other - but be discerning. When you protect your energy and invest it wisely, you get to watch it grow...

Drop a ❤️ if you agree!

09/12/2025

08/21/2025

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08/19/2025

Relatable

08/17/2025

Hmmmmm

08/17/2025

Amazing organizational hack!

08/15/2025

✨ National Relaxation Day Truth: Sometimes the most relaxing moments aren't about sitting still!

Relaxation looks different for everyone - maybe you're tending to your garden while your friend digs their perfect spot nearby. It's all about finding peace in your own way.

This is what REAL relaxation can look like:
• Getting your hands dirty
• Moving your body in ways that feel good
• Doing parallel activities with a friend
• Finding joy in simple moments
• Being present without pressure

Because relaxation isn't about forcing yourself to be still - it's about finding what brings YOU peace. ✨

What's your favorite way to unwind? Share below!

✨ Now welcoming new clients at Dovetail Counseling:
🏢 In-person sessions in La Crosse
💻 Telehealth throughout Wisconsin

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