Counselling & Health Advocacy Blog
The Escape Room You Were Never Meant to Solve Alone
What if the hardest part of therapy isn't doing the work—but trying to solve the wrong problem? Learn why Disability-Affirmative Therapy starts by looking beyond the individual to the barriers, systems, and assumptions that shape emotional well-being.
When Therapists Misunderstand Disability
What if the problem isn't that therapy isn't working—but that it wasn't designed with disability in mind? Learn why understanding disability can change the way therapy supports healing.
What to Expect During Your First Disability-Affirmative Therapy Session
Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially if past healthcare experiences have left you feeling unheard. Learn what you can expect during your first Disability-Affirmative Therapy session.
How to Tell If a Therapist Is Actually Disability-Affirming | 10 Questions to Ask
Not every therapist who says they're disability-affirming has the same understanding of disability. Learn what to look for—and the questions that can help you find the right fit.
Understanding the 9 Models of Disability: From Medical to Disability Justice
Disability isn’t understood in just one way. Over time, different models of disability have shaped how society explains disability, who is responsible for change, and what support should look like. These models influence everything—healthcare, therapy, education, and policy.
What Is Disability-Affirmative Therapy?
What if the problem isn't your disability—but the way it's been understood? Learn how Disability-Affirmative Therapy offers a different approach to mental health and healing.
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