Improving Regulation & Communication-Jill Corvelli, Daniel Dashnaw, Barbara Grant & Jessie Mahoney
Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.Show Notes
This wonderful conversation is one of the amazing panel discussions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference.
The panelists are:
- Daniel Dashnaw ([email protected] or danieldashnawcouplestherapy.com) - Jill Corvelli ([email protected] or ndpartnersinstitute.com) - Barbara Grant (bg-hc.com) - Jessie Mahoney ([email protected] or pauseandpresence.com)
The topics discussed include the following:
- What do therapists and coaches working with Neurodiverse couples need to know? - Differentiated dialogue - Nervous system regulation - Understanding and Working on rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD). - How to motivate a partner to begin individual or couples therapy. - The importance and value of a curiosity mindset. - Setting boundaries using B.I.F.F. communication (brief, informative, friendly, but firm). - Communicate what you’re saying yes to, not just what you don’t want. - Both partners share the responsibility for the “air space” in the relationship. - Paragraphing - What would love/respect do? - Lean into hope and decide what your intention is in the relationship. - Understanding that your nervous system may need some care and recovery.
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More from Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.
It has been an honor and a privilege for me to have hosted and co-hosted the Neurodiverse Love podcast since the fall of 2020. I will be forever grateful to my dear friend Olga, who agreed to start this podcast journey with me in the middle of the pandemic, and to all my co-hosts who have partnered with me along the way: Manecia, Greg, Nicole and Bronwyn.
The four part Neurodiverse Love Docuseries shows how 4 neurodiverse couples navigate different communication styles, emotional needs, sensory and physical intimacy differences, and employment and special interests. In addition, three therapists/coaches who work with neurodiverse couples share strategies, tools and insights that can help neurodiverse couples navigate their strengths, challenges and differences. Check out the first 2 episodes here: https://www.neurodiverselove.com/the-documentary
The intro and first two episodes of the Neurodiverse Love Docuseries are available here. The first episode addresses communication differences and the second episode focuses on emotional reciprocity.
This episode is a very informative panel discussion from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. The following individuals participated in this conversation and I hope you find the information they shared helpful.
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