Where Big Ideas Lead to Real Impact.

Neurodivergence, trauma theory, LGBTQIA2S, systems theory, teaching pedagogy, OH MY!

WOW, I love to learn and share learning. I hope you do, too! This is the place to see what I love to learn from, I share links to videos, articles, and books that I’ve read/listened to. They will be from a wide variety of sources and topics - because the content may be incredibly important to our learning, it is possible and likely that the person who created or presented the content is problematic in some way, as we are approaching intersectional topics affecting vulnerable communities. I welcome the discourse!

Please reach out to me with your favorite resources that could be helpful to continue building a trauma-informed approach!

You might notice that the “Resources for Wellness” includes several therapeutic offices. Indeed, it does! Some of those offices accept commercial insurance-only; some of those offices accept Medicaid! When I say that my mission is to heal - I mean it. I truly hope that you find what you are looking for, and that it starts here!

Resources for Stability

LGBTQIA2S Housing Supports

https://proudhaven.org/

https://www.transyounitingpgh.org/

https://www.sisterspgh.org/

Housing Support (non-specialized)

https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Services/Housing/Allegheny-Link

Ministry-Based Transitional Housing

https://www.naomisplaceinc.com/

Resources for Wellness

*indicates that provider accepts Medicare/Medicaid

Community-Based Wellness Center

https://metrocommunityhealthcenter.org/*

LGBTQIA2S Physical and Mental Wellness

https://www.centraloutreach.com/*

Social Media Safety for Teens

http://classactionu.org/resources/social-media-teen-safety/

Emotional & Behavioral

https://www.thrivepgh.com/

https://newdirectionspgh.com/*

https://www.persadcenter.org/*

https://counselingwellnesspgh.com/

HIV/AIDS Support

https://www.alliespgh.org/about*

Trans-Friendly Physical Fitness

https://www.phoenixfitnessgym.org/

S*icidal Ideation Support (Peer-Led)

https://www.stillherepgh.org/

LGBTQIA2S Wrap-Around Support & Connection

https://qmntycenter.org/

Resources for Community

Spaces built by “for us, by us” - likely to be peer-led

Neurodivergent Support & Connection

https://www.meetup.com/spicy-brain-collective-pittsburgh-neurodivergent-meetup/

LGBTQIA2S Support & Connection

https://stonewallpittsburgh.leagueapps.com/

https://www.thesoftspotpgh.com/

https://www.pflagpgh.org/

https://qmntycenter.org/

Sobriety Support & Connection

https://www.teetotal.org/upcoming-events

S*icidal Ideation Support & Connection

https://www.stillherepgh.org/

Grooming for Reactive Pets

https://auntjaynesgroomroompa.com/

Hand holding a collection of colorful crystals and gemstones, including a large purple crystal, a clear quartz, and various other polished stones.

This page is an act of “pebbling,” a neurodivergent act of social connection building through shared interests. The name comes from observations of Penguins showing affection using pebbles. Pictured here are a few of my favorite stones. - Kittehmiao (2026)