Autistic Therapist

12/15/2025

DBTskills

12/15/2025

We can be so ashamed of anger, feeling there is something wrong with us for being angry, and so stuffing it down. But often it's a natural response, and serves a purpose in relationships.
Read 'Shame is the handbrake on anger': http://www.carolynspring.com/blog/shame-is-the-handbrake-on-anger

12/15/2025

The goal is not to be regulated, but awareness of the nervous system.

12/15/2025

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.

We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

12/15/2025

12/14/2025

It’s the holiday season in Oklahoma, as evidenced by this fully lit pickup truck.
🎄🕎 ❄️ ⛄️ 🎁

I will be out of the office 12/22-12/25 and returning on 12/26 and available to see clients on 12/26 and 12/27.

12/14/2025

Via Nigh.functioning.Autism: “Singing uses a different part of the brain than speech. So a Nonspeaking person doesn't necessarily mean they are non-singing”

12/14/2025

DBTskills.
Dialectical Thinking.

12/14/2025

Walking with other people who are grieving a loss is one way to ease some of the pain and feel less alone.

12/14/2025

🎨 Calling Tulsa Artists , This One’s for You! 🌈

Are you a local artist ready to be seen, heard, and celebrated? The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for our 2026 exhibition calendar, and we want your work on our walls.

This is more than a gallery show, it’s an opportunity to share your story, amplify your voice, and connect with community in a space rooted in equality, diversity, and authentic expression. We proudly welcome all mediums and strongly encourage 2SLGBTQIA+ artists and allies to apply. If your art challenges perspectives, honors identity, or sparks conversation, this space is for you.

🖌️ How to Apply:
Submit the following for consideration:
»Artist Bio: tell us about you and your creative journey
»Five (5) recent works (created within the last 4 years)
»Exhibit Proposal: share your vision and a potential exhibit title

✨ Tulsa is full of powerful, creative voices; don’t miss your chance to be one of them!
📧 Questions or submissions: Mitchell.Smith@okeq.org
🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWJJmD2k80hnUCEiTXuKV-VeIf9U4x-KodNguCXFAg44DVRw/viewform

We can’t wait to experience your artistry and uplift your work in our community.

12/14/2025

Billie Eilish Turns Sold-Out Tulsa Concert Into Funding for Iron Gate

Billie Eilish’s Changemaker Program chose Iron Gate Tulsa as one of the recipients of funds raised through her sold-out concert in Tulsa.

Iron Gate provides meals and support services to people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the Tulsa area. The organization did not disclose how much funding it received, but Billie Eilish’s Changemaker Program has raised $11.5 million nationwide to support nonprofit organizations.

“Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans for their kindness, generosity and compassion. We are proud to be among the many donation recipients of Billie’s Changemaker Program,” Iron Gate Tulsa said in their official social media.

The Oklahoma Gaslight thanks Billie Eilish and her team for supporting the Tulsa community and helping people experiencing homelessness in a state where not even the governor seems to care for the unhoused.