Feelings from the Neurodivergent perspective.

Naming feelings connects the right side of the brain giving empathy and attunement to the observations. There differences in the emotional experience between neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. Neurotypicals share similar physical expressions of emotions due to shared brain connections and the mirror neurons active during their interactions, although cultural and familial trauma can alter these expressions even in neurotypical contexts.In neurodivergents, there are differences in connections and mirror neuron activation that can lead to conditions like alexithymia or hyperempathy this variations can make it hard for neurodivergents to name the feelings they are experiencing. 

The goal of naming the feeling is to bring empathy and attunement to the experience so, which other strategies can we find to engage the right side of the brain? 

The exercise of this session is about empathy and aims to silence inner noise and experience connection without verbal empathy. 

Active Listening and Emotional Connection

The group discussed their experiences, sometimes is easier to connect that others, sometimes it´s a challenge because we want to respond verbally. Even virtually, there is an impact due the body language while connecting with others. The discussion highlighted different approaches to active listening and the impact of non-verbal cues in maintaining emotional connection during sharing exercises.

Some empathy and emotional regulation strategies for neurodivergents were shared highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces, particularly for those to whom we are a safe person/safe space.

This summary is made to honor delayed processing and give everyone the opportunity to have asynchronous interactions.

Is there something you would like to share o ask?

With love,

Karla