Mental Health and Thriving Series - Introduction to dyslexia and intimate relationships

Jane Kjersten is a therapist who has worked with individuals, couples and families who live with learning disabilities/difficulties.
Jane began her journey in professional counselling in 1994. She wanted to help people who were suffering, lost, and traumatized - experiences that were also historically my own.
Jane initially trained in Basic Counselling, Temperament Therapy, and Marriage Therapy through the United States. Jane went on to complete a Diploma in Counselling here in New Zealand in 2004 and then a Bachelor in Counselling in 2010. As well as a Master of Counselling degree with First Class Honours through the University of Auckland in 2016.
Jane is also the co-author of the book:
Adult Dyslexia: A guide to understanding the world of adult dyslexics

[@andreweadie3206]

As a highly intelligent and very socially aware dyslexic I still have problems with intimate relationships over communication. I think being smarter is worse because people have a very hard time seeing me be intelligent and successful in one area but have such a hard time with something they see as very simple. They think it's an emotional issue or worse that I'm doing it on purpose to be manipulative. It's actually caused an extreme amount of stress in my life and caused may more problems than having reading & writing issues ever has.

[@lee-rah]

This was so informative. My partner is a dyslexic, and sometimes I forget that. Cos I become frustrated. But I wana be more supportive, Hence am trying to learn as much as I can - so that i can be able to meet him halfway.

[@rethinkdyslexia]

Thanks @lee-rah for the feedback you can also listen to our Dear Dyslexic podcast series you can find it on all major platforms. Thanks for watching!

[@niatpacm.sacras9]

Surprised by Jane as I would have expected she was by the accuracy of the description. Explains how I'm discovering how non-dyslexics percieve dyslexic traits. I never imagined but I see it clearly with the descriptions.

[@niatpacm.sacras9]

The noises causing confusion certainly could explain some panic attacks in social situations. Noisy resteraunts, busy malls...etc.

[@lisaw313ful]

I have dyslexia and have problem communicating with my sisters and family and end up communication break down and they don’t see me anymore

[@estherhopson777Queen]

I am going through it right now my husband and I I am dyslexic my husband deals with PTSD from the military and other personal stuff that he has going on since a child I am suffering

[@rethinkdyslexia]

Thank you for sharing

[@brendabergstrom-graf6729]

I’m looking for information on Dyslexia and complex PTSD. Do you happen to have any studies on this?

[@rethinkdyslexia]

Try Neil Alexander-Passe or Jane has a book that can help.