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What Your Friend Means When They are “Out of Spoons.”

January 5, 2022 Dana

A recent conversation with a colleague reminded me that not everyone is familiar with spoon theory, or the concept of being low on, or “out of spoons.” This is a phrase common within the disability community, but may be unfamiliar… Read moreWhat Your Friend Means When They are “Out of Spoons.”

Disability, Mental Health  disability, mental health, spoon theory, stress  Leave a comment

Play a Day: Spoons

May 26, 2015 Dana

A woman opens a can of soup and puts it into a bowl. She puts the bowl in the microwave to heat. When the microwave dings, she opens the silverware drawer. She rummages around, then pulls the cutlery out piece… Read morePlay a Day: Spoons

Mental Health, Play A Day  disability, mental health, spoons  Leave a comment

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