Dr. Maria Georgiou Shippi

09/04/2026

Join us for an informal chat on how nature can benefit our wellbeing. Following the conversation we'll guide you through 2 experiential exercises that aim to showcase different ways of being in nature and enjoying its benefits.

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🌿 Εργαστήριο Οικοθεραπείας
«Περπατάω, Ακούω και Ζωγραφίζω»
Έλα σε μια βιωματική εμπειρία στη φύση και ανακάλυψε τα οφέλη της οικοθεραπείας για τη σωματική και ψυχική ευεξία. Περπατάμε, ακούμε τους ήχους της φύσης και τους αποτυπώνουμε δημιουργικά.
📅 Ημερομηνία: Κυριακή, 19 Απριλίου 2026
🕚 Ώρα: 10:30–12:30
📍 Τοποθεσία: Κιόσκι δίπλα από πεζογέφυρα Αρχαγγέλου https://maps.app.goo.gl/LF3Xs34VPv7Tq92c8
👥 Μέγιστος Αριθμός Ατόμων: 20, Ηλικίες: 15+
📩 Περισσότερες πληροφορίες & δήλωση συμμετοχής: https://forms.gle/pmu1aVAvacxxa99P8

Η δράση πραγματοποιείται στο πλαίσιο του 2ου Αειφόρου Φεστιβάλ Πεδιαίου, που διοργανώνει το Γραφείο Επιτρόπου Περιβάλλοντος και Ευημερίας των Ζώων
Το εργαστήριο υλοποιείται με τη στήριξη του Τμήμα Περιβάλλοντος -Department of Environment
Η συμμετοχή είναι δωρεάν, αλλά απαιτείται δήλωση συμμετοχής.

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🌿 Ecotherapy Workshop
“Walk, Listen and Draw”
Join a nature-based experience and explore the benefits of ecotherapy for physical and mental well-being. We walk, listen to nature, and express it creatively through drawing.
📅 Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026
🕚 Time: 10:30–12:30
📍 Location: Kiosk next to the Archangelos pedestrian bridge https://maps.app.goo.gl/LF3Xs34VPv7Tq92c8
👥 Maximum number of participants: 20, Age: 15+
📩 More information & registration: https://forms.gle/pmu1aVAvacxxa99P8

This activity is part of the 2nd Pedieos Sustainability Festival, organized by the Office of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare.
The workshop is supported by the Department of Environment.
Participation is free, but registration is required.

12/02/2026

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD, is one of the most commonly experienced yet least talked-about aspects of ADHD. It is a profound, often overwhelming emotional response to real or perceived rejection, criticism, or failure. If you have been living with this experience — whether or not you currently hold an ADHD diagnosis — this article is written with you in mind.

https://www.drmgshippi.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-are-you-overreacting/

07/01/2026

What if the behaviors labeled as "controlling," "resistant," or "hyper-independent" aren't character flaws—but your nervous system's way of protecting something essential?

Discover how understanding PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) in autism and ADHD transforms shame into self-understanding, and why honoring your need for autonomy might actually be the pathway to deeper, more authentic connection.

Through a powerful case example, explore how reframing changes everything: from pathologizing to understanding, from "fixing" to supporting, from fighting yourself to finally making sense.
A warm, holistic exploration of nervous system needs, relational healing, and the sacred moment when you stop seeing yourself as broken.

Explore the profound impact of reframing narratives around PDA, helping individuals honor their needs and create healthier, supportive relationships.

09/12/2025

Heard of PDA? It stands for "Pathological Demand Avoidance" or "Pervasive Drive for Autonomy" (more neuro-affirming!).
PDA describes when your nervous system perceives a threat to your autonomy, control, or social equality - triggering intense emotional responses. It's commonly seen in autism and ADHD.
Here's the key: It's not defiance. It's protection. Your nervous system is responding to what feels like a genuine threat. 💚

26/11/2025

https://www.drmgshippi.com/pda-in-autism-and-adhd-its-not-what-you-think/

PDA isn't about being difficult—it's about a nervous system protecting itself. This post helps newly diagnosed autistic & ADHD people understand Pervasive Drive for Autonomy and find strategies that actually work. 🌟

13/09/2025

Agenda: psychoeducational workshop regarding emotional awareness and coping with big feelings.

Using images, drawing and conversation we explored how emotions present themselves as physical sensations, body and facial expressions and what we can do to cope with them.

Thank you Montessori Training Centre & The Child's Workshop Kindergarten for the hospitality and opportunity to assist your children in learning about emotional regulation.

08/08/2025

It is important to acknowledge the complex emotional landscape people often experience when beginning to recognize their neurodivergence. Contradictory feelings that commonly arise - like relief mixed with grief, or excitement alongside uncertainty
These feelings are normal and people need gentle encouragement to proceed the exploration of their self-discovery, since it is valuable at any stage of life.

25/07/2025

Proud to have contributed a chapter to the newly published book "When Therapy Goes Wrong". My chapter explores managing risk in remote practice - an area that's become increasingly relevant and important in recent years.

The chapter highlights the complexities of providing remote therapy across borders. It captures my emotional turmoil and ethical challenges when handling a remote su***de risk. Through supervision and reflection, the crisis transformed into growth, strengthening safety protocols and deepening my commitment to ethical, responsive, and emotionally attuned remote practice.

Grateful to be part of this thoughtful collection, and always open to conversations about how we navigate challenges and safeguard good practice in a digital age.

You can find the book on Satinder Panesar's website - the mastermind who made this happen (link in photo) and Amazon.

11/07/2025

Let’s move beyond the stereotypes. Let’s talk about female autism and neurodiversity within LGBTQ+ communities. 💬💙
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