Blog - Joanne Theisen

Animal Encounters, Diversity, and Autism

May 17, 2024 | Blog

We are all different - how can we get to know each other better and also manage our emotions and needs well? On Saturday, April 27, 2024, children and parents were able to discover two beautiful children's books and a jam-packed box of great activities to explore these questions. Here you can see a short film of this colorful workshop. If you like it, then save these dates: The Butterfly's Journey will be offered on Saturday, July 27, and on Saturday, November 16 at the Familjencenter! You...

Know Yourself and Improve your Communication and Relationships

Nov 19, 2023 | Blog

My Journey with NVC I discovered Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in September 2018. Since then, I regularly participate in a practice group, occasionally attend training sessions, and recently joined an empathic cafe. Back in 2018, just two months after this discovery, I wanted to embark on the certification journey. The idea resurfaced in 2023. I am already integrating my experience and some knowledge within the limits of my competencies in the training sessions I conduct. My...

Sometimes, Things Just Don’t Go as Planned

Nov 18, 2023 | Blog

A brief report on a recent negative experience, from which I quickly learned and simultaneously realized what I now have for it and who/what is there to help me. When a lot comes together In the morning, I had a photo shoot with a lady I found unfriendly. I felt uncomfortable and left after 30 minutes. Afterwards, I was sad and a bit upset. It would have been nice if it had been a pleasant and positive experience. But, oh well. After that, My boyfriend and I went to the Red Cross Bazaar....

SOS Exercises for Stressregulation

Nov 17, 2023 | Blog

A Technique for Everyone The body's reactions to stress are similar in most people. And a natural stress regulation works similarly too. So, these exercises are great for everyone, whether autistic or not, stressed, or just occasionally agitated. Better Quality of Life - Join In! I can genuinely recommend these somatically oriented exercises from the bottom of my heart! They allow me to pause when I'm overwhelmed. They center me and provide orientation when I'm overwhelmed by intense emotions....

Survey: Emotions and quality of life

Oct 16, 2023 | Blog

Sorns Fanny is a Master's student at the University of Luxembourg. She is writing a master's thesis on emotion regulation, stress and quality of life. She is looking for autistic and non-autistic participants aged 18 and over. The main goal of the survey: To gain insights into experiences with emotion regulation, stress management and quality of life. And from this to be able to provide incentives for more appropriate therapies and help. The survey procedure: A series of questions about...