215 | parent therapy beyond talking: EMDR, IFS, ketamine, and intensive therapy with Dr. Carolyn Solo
About this episode
Dr. Tay and Dr. Carolyn Solo discuss alternative therapy approaches for parents of autistic kids, focusing on chronic stress and the benefits of bottom-up therapies.
about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 parents of autistic kids are often told, “you need your own support too.” but what happens when traditional talk therapy doesn’t feel like enough or a good fit? or hasn't historically worked? in this episode, dr. tay is joined by dr. carolyn solo, a therapist specializing in EMDR, IFS, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and intensive therapy models. together, they explore why parents of neurodivergent kids may carry more chronic stress and nervous system overwhelm than they realize, and why bottom-up therapy approaches can be so helpful. this conversation is not about “fixing” you as a parent. it’s about understanding how your nervous system has been carrying the weight of advocacy, hypervigilance, uncertainty, and caregiving, and what kinds of support may help you show up with more grounding, compassion, and capacity. in this episode, you’ll hear: why parents of neurodivergent kids may experience chronic stress and trauma symptoms how supporting the parent can support the entire family system what IFS is and why “all parts are welcome” fits so naturally with neurodiversity-affirming care how EMDR helps process experiences that…
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