Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay

The Couple Dynamic When One Partner is Autistic and the Other is ADHD-Guest Co-Host Greg Fuqua


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If you and your partner are looking for ways to improve your communication in your mixed neurotype relationship, then click here to purchase the recorded workshop with Greg Fuqua and Mona Kay titled:

"Strategies and Tools for Increasing Healthy and Respectful Communication in Your Neurodiverse Relationship".

The topics that are addressed include:
1) Rituals of Communication.
2) Healthy Communication Structures.
3) Reciprocity and Turn Taking.
4) Perspective Taking and Conflict Resolution.
5) Tools for Communicating Changes Wanted and Needed.

The investment for this workshop is ONLY $97 and each participant will receive a Communication Workbook and a code to purchase the digital version of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards ($11 value) and the digital version of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook ($12.97 value) for only $1 each!

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During this episode, Greg Fuqua and Mona Kay talk about some of the strengths, challenges and differences that may be present when one partner is Autistic and the other is ADHD. Greg has this dynamic in his marriage and Mona had this dynamic in her 30 year marriage, so they both share a lot of their personal experiences, as well as those they have seen in other couples with these mixed neurotypes.
The topics addressed include:
Externalized energy vs internalized energy.
One partner may be a "bridge" for the other.
Differences and overlaps and shared understanding.
Anxious pursuer vs avoidant.
Timing is the key to find moments to connect.
In-depth knowledge vs chasing a new thing.
External calm and patience vs lots of outer energy and a desire for change.
Having different processing preferences.
Ability to jump around vs going deep with one subject.
The need for autonomy and freedom or feeling like you have to repress your needs.
Understanding emotional dysregulation and self-soothing.
Being hyperverbal vs hypoverbal.
How knowing each other's neurotypes can help explain why you both may be having challenges.
Tracking each others mood and stress and attuning to each other, rather then judging and creating conflict.
Valuing each others different processing styles.
Understanding unidentified sensitivities.
Being vulnerable vs intellectualizing emotions and growing in emotional vulnerability.
Focusing on your strengths and connection as a couple can help you rebuild and transform your relationship.
If you would like to contact Greg you can email him at [email protected] or check out his website at: www.gregfuqua.com
If you would like to learn more about the support groups or other resources that Mona offers, you can check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com or email her at: [email protected]


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