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Why Neurodiversity Had to Come First: Introducing C.E.T. Through the Nervous System

When I began writing my first book on Cultural Effectiveness Training, I knew I was stepping…
C.E.T. Speaks the Language of the Colonizer to Elicit Change

Why Cultural Effectiveness Training Was Built for Those in Power For generations, conversations about race, trauma,…
Supporting Neurodivergent Students & Families Through a CET Lens: Building Culturally Responsive, Nervous-System-Safe Organizations

If Parts 1–3 of this series taught us anything, it’s this: Neurodivergence is not a behavior…
Neurodivergence & the Three-Brain Model: How the Gut, Heart, and Head Shape Our Internal World

In Parts 1 and 2, we explored neurodivergence through historical trauma, CET’s developmental stages, and the…
Neurodiversity, Awareness & Sensitivity: Understanding the Nervous System Through a CET Lens

In Part 1, we explored neurodivergence through historical trauma and the CET developmental stages—how identity, survival,…
Neurodivergence Through a Historical Trauma Lens: A CET-Informed Exploration of How Brains Learn, Adapt, and Survive

Neurodivergence is often talked about as a brain difference—a unique way of learning, processing, sensing, and…
Understanding Our Internalized Oppressor: A Path to Healing Across Differences

Recently, I had a profound conversation with a client that brought into focus the intricate ways…
Understanding Bias Through the Nervous System: A Path to Greater Inclusivity

This past weekend, I had the privilege of presenting at the Oregon Counseling Association’s annual conference.…