The SC Blog: New Essays every Month
All essays found here were written by Starobin Counseling staff.
Intelligence? Lots, and none of it’s artificial!
“Get a Job Already!” Why Pushing Your Young Adult Child Toward Adulthood Doesn’t Work—and What to Try Instead
Parents of struggling young adults can often find themselves pushing their children to plan for their futures—only to be met with resistance. Try this approach to help your child take steps toward adulthood with more confidence and success.
"Help, I've Lost My Skills!" How to Navigate Autistic Skill Loss and Live More Sustainably
After learning they are autistic or experiencing burnout, adults sometimes seem to lose skills. They may wonder why routine tasks have become so much harder and if life will always be this way. Find out why skill loss happens and how to rethink the way you complete tasks to live more sustainably.
The “Wall of Awful”: Why Starting “Simple” Tasks Isn’t So Simple After All
Struggling to start tasks, even ones that seem simple? Wondering why common tips like “chunking” your tasks don’t actually help get you moving? Find out how to break free from task paralysis by navigating the emotions that come with it.