The Hope Chest
The Hope Chest
Hope For the Heart (and Brain too!)
Online Therapy with a Geeky Perspective


Articles
Articles
Autism
18 Tips to make Transitions Easier
Autism as a Spectrum Doesn't Mean What You Think
Autistic Traits vs Autistic Trauma
Neurodiversity Affirming vs Neurodiversity Lite
Neurodivergent Narwhal: Signs of Autism
Mindfulness
Mindfulness: Exercises (Adults and Teen)
Mindfulness Without Meditation
Relaxation Techniques (Children)
Parenting Trauma
3 Things Parents of Strong-Willed Toddlers Need to Know
10 Tips for Disciplining Traumatized Children
10 Things About Childhood Trauma Every Teacher Needs to Know
10 Ways to Foster Co-Regulation
Adult Adoptee Voices are Changing Adoption Narratives
Co-Regulation: Fostering Self Control
EFT Tapping Points: Child/baby
Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Helping Your Child Make the Most of Their Time in Psychotherapy
How to Ruin Your Relationship with Your Teenager
Key's to Developing a Sense of Safety (Attachment Focused Parenting)
PACE (Attachment Focused Parenting)
Parenting: Consistency Vs. Rigidity
Relaxation Techniques (Children)
Sexual Abuse: A Handbook for Caregivers
Sexual Abuse: Caregivers of Foster or Adoption
Spoiled Children or Healthy Babies?
Books (Popular Books in Therapy)
Books (Popular Books in Therapy)
Trauma: Adults
Getting Past Your Past (EMDR Companion Book)
Self Therapy (Step by Step IFS)
The Body Keeps the Score
What Happened to You?
Webpages
Webpages
The Hope Chest's Social Media:
The Hope Chest's Facebook
Rachel Wethers' LinkedIn Profile
Rachel Wethers' Psychology Today Profile
Rachel Wethers' Pinterest Parenting Toolbox
Rachel Wethers' Twitter Profile
Youtube: The Hope Chest's Channel
Twitch: Fostering Support
Neurodivergent Resources
Additude Magazine (Warning: Mixed affirming)
ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)
Kristy Forbes: Autistic Parenting and PDA
Identity First Language
NeuroClastic
PDA Society: What is PDA?
Parenting: Adoption Resource Sites
Honesty in Adoption with Children and Why it is Important
Transracial Adoption Tools: Grow Beyond Words
(Also, see Parenting:Trauma Resources below)
Parenting: Trauma Resource Sites
Beacon House: Trauma Education Resources
Robyn Gobbel: Trauma Parenting Blog, Podcast, Trainings
Sesame Street: Traumatic Experiences