Ken Ellis Therapy

10/07/2025

Sometimes it's hard to go against your instincts....

Personal Perspective: It’s tempting to try to “fix” a loved one’s depression, but it isn’t the wisest course of action. Here’s what to do instead.

09/28/2025

A challenge that is often overlooked.

Did you know that many autistic people experience differences in interoception?

Interoception is our sense of what’s happening inside our body, like hunger, thirst, or the need to use the bathroom. For some autistic kids and adults, these signals are muted or confusing. That can mean skipping meals, not drinking enough water, or feeling sudden discomfort without realizing why.

This is not about laziness or ignoring needs. It is a neurological difference. Recognizing this can help us support autistic kids better by offering reminders, building routines, and teaching them to notice body signals in ways that work for them.

09/25/2025

With autumn here, and people settling back in to a routine at school and at work, I wanted to take the opportunity to let everyone know that I have expanded my office hours. I will be in Kamloops for counselling appointments most weekends going forward. If you would like to book an appointment to talk a link to my booking calendar can be found here https://ken-ellis-therapy.ca1.cliniko.com/bookings

09/12/2025

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-criticize-with-kindness?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

“Just how charitable are you supposed to be when criticizing the views of an opponent?”

08/28/2025

An interesting concept...

With no direct English translation, it’s a term that embodies the idea of happiness in living. Yukari Mitsuhashi explains.

08/13/2025

A huge problem with the diagnosis of autism is it's under diagnosis for women.