Dr. Doreen Maller

12/04/2025

New insight into meltdowns...precise coding and processing of all stimuli with limited availability to take in soothing external cues.

I like to say that people on the spectrum and their parents...the vessel is already full just processing the anxieties of the day - if you add something out of order, or new, even if it is "good" it can lead to overflow - the addition of the inability to co-regulate, not as a failure, but as a feature, is one more step in explaining a challenging process.

A recent multidisciplinary paper synthesises what we know about the processes behind autistic meltdowns.

10/21/2025

I’m teaching this workshop for donation with Madrone Arts on-line Satuday December 6th. These are fun and magical little books. I use them with clients all the time. It’s great for self expression, I started using them over Zoom during shelter in place. Great for self expression, tiny, journaling, and gifts. I’d love to see you even if it’s in a zoom window. Click on the link below to register.

Our first ever on-line class. Create a tiny book, share a story, a poem, a recipe, a secret!! Makes a great gift.

04/01/2025

Beloved JFKU professor is bringing her healing arts to Madrone Gallery in Pescadero in May!! So happy to support her good work and this wonderful creative opportunity.

By creating a healing self-portrait, participants will be encouraged to cultivate their imagination.

10/19/2024

https://fb.watch/vjIXluu2uy/?mibextid=6yaNxA

09/30/2024

This!!

The bipolar spectrum has expanded—some experts say too much.

09/12/2024

Moved to November!
Would love to see you there

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-art-unleash-your-inner-wisdom-through-creativity-tickets-944776751697?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

06/01/2024

Should be a wonderful day!
I'm co-hosting a workshop with my colleague Delma Soult at Pie Ranch this August!!

A workshop for womxn transitioning into the Wisdom age.

04/11/2024

It’s a great resource

Over a decade after its publication, one book on dating has people firmly in its grip.

02/17/2024

True!! I am a believer

When people lose the ability to control their circumstances, their selves sometimes evolve instead.

01/29/2024

As we move into longer days and wnd down January it’s time to look forward to February and thoughts of love. Come join me at Madrone Arts in Pescadero to ponder thoughts of love and to learn to fold tiny books!

I use these books in session, since everyone has a story to tell 🩷

Get ready for a heartwarming afternoon filled with enchanting tales of love in all its tiny, magical forms at the Tiny Love Stories event!

01/17/2024

What do you love?
Ahhhh February - a time to ponder…

I seem to be moving into the life of an artist these days. It helps center me. These tiny books were a new addition to my art in therapy repertoire during lock down times. I ran a few on line seminars and many client sessions teaching others the love of tiny books!

You might want to learn to make them too. One sheet of paper, an eight page story. Each a revelation 💚

Get ready for a heartwarming afternoon filled with enchanting tales of love in all its tiny, magical forms at the Tiny Love Stories event!