The Radical Reset: Neuro-Affirmative Intensives
Traditional therapy often fails autistic, ADHD adults because it treats the "symptom" without understanding the "system." At Namasté, we don’t just offer therapy; we offer Neurological Liberation. Our intensives are built on the foundational principles of Candice Christiansen’s book, "Love, Sex, and Autism: The Radical Truth about Intimacy and Neurodifference."
We use this work as our clinical compass, moving beyond "coping skills" to help you navigate the radical truth of your own nervous system.
Our Integrated Clinical Roadmap
We have pioneered a customized, high-impact approach for those navigating Autism, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar, and complex relational trauma. By weaving together the "Radical Truths" of neurodifference with cutting-edge modalities, we ensure your intensive is both accurate and transformative:
Neuro-Affirmative IFS & IFIO: Mapping your internal parts through an Autistic/ADHD and other neurotypes’ lens so you can stop masking and start healing.
The Love, Sex, and Autism Framework: Using the book’s insights to rebuild sexual identity, heal betrayal trauma, and establish "Sensory Safety" in your relationships.
Psychoneuroimmunology & Autonomic Regulation: Healing the bridge between your brain and your body to move out of chronic "Survival Mode."
A Specialized Approach: Addressing compulsive behaviors and intimacy issues with a deep understanding of neurodifferent dopamine-seeking and justice sensitivity.
Why an Intensive?
We know that for the neurodivergent mind, "once-a-week" therapy can feel like a constant cycle of catching up. You need a sanctuary where you can stay "unmasked" long enough to do the deep work.
In five days, we provide an entire support ecosystem—licensed clinicians, holistic providers, and Indigenous healing—working in synchronicity to change the trajectory of your life for generations to come.
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INDIVIDUAL INTENSIVES
Since the pandemic, we have found that our clients needs have become more acute than ever before. To support the demand for our specialized services, we now offer up to 10-Day intensives to ensure our individuals get the intensive healing they desire.
We recognize that each person’s life experience is unique. How ones Neurodifferent traits as well as mental health issues presents is different depending on each person. Therefore, each of our intensives are personalized to fit each person or couples’ needs.
Individuals who are referred to our program for an intensive have various issues that may include:
Wanting support with understanding their Autism and other neurodifferences (ADD, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar, Schizo-Affective, Stroke, Bipolar, OCD, and more) or environmental neurological differences from alcohol or other substance abuse, post traumatic stress, as they heal from various intimacy, sex and relationship issues.
Post Traumatic Stress and Dissociative Disorders stemming from: Chronic neglect, chronic childhood sexual abuse, betrayal trauma, physical abuse, experiencing significant terror, being placed in the role of a surrogate spouse as a child, or a caregiver to an abusive parent, growing up in a household with substance abuse, domestic violence, rape, or other assaults.
Failed attempts to achieve sobriety from out of control sexual behavior (including but not limited to sex with strangers, viewing CSEM, sex chatting with minors, sex with prostitutes, chronic affairs), alcohol or various substances, compulsive, illegal sexual behavior.
Abusive Dark Triad (Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathic) Behavior patterns you desperately want to change/heal in your relationship.
Growing up with narcissistic, detached, abusive, addicted and/or neglectful parents.
Experiencing chronic shame and a feeling of emotional dysregulation-that “something is inherently wrong with me.”
Struggling to find and maintain intimate relationships where they are able to commit to themselves and/or their partner from an authentic space.
Struggling with enmeshment and/or attachment injuries and wounding.
Feeling disconnected from their bodies and the wounded parts of themselves that have been ignored, abandoned and incredibly wounded.
COUPLES INTENSIVES
We currently offer up to 10-day couples intensives (including disclosure intensives) for couples seeking tools to re-establish trust, understand themselves and each other, improve their integrity, and attain a better non-sexual and sexual connection. Some couples come in hopes of healing from an intimate betrayal (e.g., disclosure and impact processes) while others come to improve their non-sexual and sexual relationship from a more authentic space. Still others come to learn effective communication and conflict resolution in their relationship where one partner is on the autism spectrum and the other is either autistic or allistic (not autistic).
Based on the specific issues the couple requests they address during an intensive, several of our clinical members as well as our holistic practitioners will be involved during a couples intensive process.
Our Neuro-Affirmative Approach to Healing
1. The Healing Environment
We provide a sensory-safe sanctuary housed in a cozy cottage environment, specifically designed for Autistic, ADHD, and related neurotypes. We honor the 'Radical Truths' of neurodifference by prioritizing immediate nervous system regulation. From our tea and coffee bar and nourishing daily lunches to the use of weighted blankets, stim toys, and soft-lit cozy chairs, every corner of our space is curated to soothe the senses. We conclude our environmental care with daily energetic clearing through Sage and Palo Santo, ensuring a grounded space for your deepest healing.
2. Clinical Foundations & Frameworks
Our work is rooted in the "Love, Sex, and Autism" model, blending Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO). We bridge the gap between neurobiology and a person’s internal system (parts) by integrating:
Polyvagal Theory: Mapping the Autonomic Nervous System to identify danger cues (Fight/Flight/Fawn/Fix/Figure out/Freeze) and cultivating "Glimmers" of Ventral Vagal safety and connection.
Psychoneuroimmunology: Understanding the bi-directional link between the mind and the immune system to de-activate chronic stress triggers and promote systemic physical healing.
Healing from Betrayal Trauma & Intimate Partner Violence: A specialized, neuro-inclusive approach to reclaiming autonomy. We explore and validate "Justice Sensitivity," identify "compliance-based" masking, and provide a sanctuary for processing moral injury and rebuilding self-trust.
The Dual Control Model: Navigating the unique "accelerators" and "brakes" of neurodifferent intimacy. We help you understand how sensory processing and executive function impact sexual desire and emotional connection.
3. Holistic & Somatic Integration
Healing happens in the body, not just the mind. We offer:
Conscious Connection Breathwork to regulate the nervous system.
Somatic IFS to process ancestral lineage and "Legacy Burdens."
Task-Based Recovery: Adapting the Carnes Model to address problematic behaviors through a neuro-inclusive lens, prioritizing affective empathy and emotional regulation.
4. Specialized Neuro-Education
We provide on-going advocacy and resources for both biological neurodifferences (Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s) and environmental neurological changes (PTSD, Behavioral Addiction, Substance Use), ensuring your care is always aligned with your specific neurotype and nervous system.
Stay Engaged with our program after your intensive!
WE COLLABORATE WITH YOUR THERAPIST TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE, ON-GOING SUPPORT, AND STABILIZATION!