Neurodiverse Relationship Exercises
Welcome to our Exercises Page, your resource for tools designed to enhance connection, self-awareness, and growth in neurodiverse relationships.
🌈 Whether it’s reflecting on your shared journey, exploring internal conflicts, or tackling new challenges together, these exercises are here to support your unique path.
Check back often as we continue to add more practical strategies to help you build resilience, understanding, and harmony in your relationship.
Currently Available Exercises
Annual Reflection for Neurodiverse Couples
The Contradictory Self: Navigating Values vs. Wiring
Currently Available Exercises:
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"Annual Reflection for Neurodiverse Couples"
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"The Contradictory Self: Navigating Values vs. Wiring"
Annual Reflection Exercise
Your Reflection Blueprint
Now, take a moment to reflect on your year with these thoughtful questions. Each prompt is designed to help you uncover insights and set intentions for the year ahead.
Highlights and Challenges ✨
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What was the single best thing that happened this past year?
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What was the most challenging, and how did you navigate it?
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What brought unexpected joy into your life?
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What obstacles taught you something important?
Personal Growth 🌱
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How did you grow emotionally, spiritually, or physically?
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What unique strengths helped you tackle challenges?
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If you had to describe your year in one phrase, what would it be?
Work and Time Management 🕒
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What energized you most in your work or daily life?
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What drained your energy, and how could you shift that next year?
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How did your unique ways of thinking lead to creative solutions?
Relationships and Connection 🤝
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How connected or disconnected did you feel with your partner this year?
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What was one meaningful moment you shared together?
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How did your neurodiversity shape your relationship, positively or negatively?
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What is something your partner did that you’re grateful for?
Couples-Specific Reflections ❤️
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In what ways did your differences create opportunities for growth and learning?
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What was a moment when your perspectives clashed, and how did you handle it?
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How can you create space to better understand each other’s lens in the year ahead?
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What do you each need from the relationship moving forward?
The Power of Curiosity and Acceptance
When reflecting together, aim to be curious rather than critical. Each of you brings a unique lens to your relationship.
For neurodiverse couples, exploring these lenses—whether shaped by autism, allistic norms, or other experiences—can turn conflicts into opportunities for connection.
Curiosity fosters acceptance, and acceptance strengthens bonds. Even when your perspectives seem far apart, choosing to stay open can draw you closer.
Not all relationships feel ready for this level of sharing, and that’s okay. If it feels too hard right now, let your partner know this is something you’d like to work toward.
In the meantime, consider sharing your reflections with a trusted friend, family member, or therapist.
Our neuro-informed specialists can help create a safe space for these conversations, making it easier for both partners to feel seen and understood.
Internal Conflict Exercise
This week, take some time to consider your own "Internal Conflict Table" and ask these questions:
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Where do your values and brain wiring clash? 🤔
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Do you fight this clash or accept it with self-compassion? 💖
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How do your values shape your expectations of your partner? 💡
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When your actions are misunderstood, how do you respond? 😟
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Can you spot when your partner’s actions conflict with their values? 🧐
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How can you better express your struggles to your partner? 🗣️
If you're struggling to understand these complexities in your relationship, reach out.
We’re here to support you every step of the way towards deeper connection and understanding.