Dr. Hayley Manning

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Dr. Hayley Manning Hayley Manning Psy.D. PSY36345 provides individual, couple and disability affirming therapy in a private practice. Currently available for telehealth sessions.

10/16/2026

There is so much going on in our lives day-to-day but also in the world around us. It can be difficult to trust that not only can we handle what’s on our plate but that we can reach out to others for support or help and they will be available.

At times it can seem like a therapist is the only safe place to turn to express your thoughts and feelings. In those sessions we can uncover other family, friends or resources that you can also reach out to. You are not a burden on others. We just need to find the right places to reach out to for support. So reach out!

10/09/2026

Sometimes we need to take a step away to recharge. It is important to listen to our bodies and our minds. Emotional work can be draining and the outside stressors we face in life can also greatly impact our ability to function.

We may need to step away from social media, the news, family, friends, work etc., for a few minutes or a few days. It is ok to take the time to settle our systems, recharge and come back more grounded and ready to manage whatever is in our path.

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TW: Sexual violenceThis week my attention has been pulled toward the awareness and prevention of sexual violence. As man...
10/01/2026

TW: Sexual violence

This week my attention has been pulled toward the awareness and prevention of sexual violence. As many of our newsfeeds have been overflowing with reactions to the Cornell 7, I felt a pull to address the pervasive issue of sexual violence against women.

I want to share some, hopefully, useful ways to speak with our children, our boys, about what they may have heard and very importantly how to help them navigate appropriate reactions/interactions regarding body autonomy, sexual intimacy, sexual violence etc.

This post from chrissyjpowers on instagram gives some clear things you can say to children at every age in a very age appropriate way. Please encourage others to have these very important conversations with their children, especially their boys. I will also add a few more excellent examples of conversations we can have with our slightly older kids in the comments from Eli Harwood who is attachmentnerd on instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd41iWXD93q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

09/17/2026


I was thinking about the word abrupt this week in relation to disabilities.

Abrupt is an adjective that describes something sudden and unexpected, or a manner of speaking that is rudely brief and curt. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Sure there is the obvious aspects of disability that are abrupt like having an accident that results in that disability. The event itself can be abrupt. What I was pondering this week was the way in which we can be given our diagnosis or can be shocked by the changes in our disabilities, sometimes years into living with that disability. These moments can feel abrupt.

Many of us have experienced a medical professional very abruptly, and unemotionally, giving us our diagnosis. This can be jarring even if we suspected and even knew what was coming. While we may have been living with symptoms for some time, even years, hearing a definitive diagnosis can feel abrupt.

When you think of the word Abrupt, what comes to mind for you?

09/10/2026


It takes a lot of work to function in our fast paced society. Then you add any kind of disability that requires accommodations, extra time, extra energy and thought and it can get down right exhausting. We are all doing our best to identify, keep track of and hold all our marbles together. Hang in there! We got this! …and even if you don’t have it together right now, that’s ok too. Reach out for some support.

08/20/2026

In a society that values 'fixing' disability, assistive devices can be used to try to get us to as 'normal' or physically functioning as possible. There are so many problems with this thinking and approach but that's a conversation for another time.

Today, I got my new hearing aids. While I really like having hearing aids they do not 'fix' my hearing. They amplify sound and depending on the hearing aid that sound can result in things sounding 'tinny,' like your underwater, as if everything is being said to you through a microphone (kind of is), or any other number of not great sounds. I know from years of experience that it takes time to adjust to the sounds and having follow up appointments is important to make the necessary changes.

What I really want to emphasize with all of you today is how important it is to respect the process, and struggles, that we go through everyday to use our various assistive devices.

Here's to having patience and access!

07/03/2026

As we head into 4th of July celebrations it’s important to find ways to celebrate that are accessible to all, including those with sensory disabilities. Enjoy your holiday festivities!

Following list from the website The Mighty:

Note: All activities require adult supervision.
1. Get glow sticks and sparklers.
You can experience the bright colors of the Fourth of July in a controlled setting. Sparklers are fun to watch, and glow sticks really light things up.

2. Use noise-reduction headphones or earplugs.
Many readers shared that their children were able to see the colorful fireworks without all the loud booms. (Colored earmuffs are an especially fun accessory!)

3. Watch fireworks from the comfort of your own home.
If you don’t want to deal with the crowds, you can watch from a distance or on television, with the volume lowered.

4. Create your own explosions.
Some readers say they make their own Fourth of July volcanoes. You can use water bottles, baking soda, food dye, and vinegar.
Mentos and Coca-Cola also work perfectly for a massive (silent!) explosion. Check out these volcano recipes here.

5. Fireworks aren’t a must.
BBQ, swimming, festive foods, and decorations are great, low-key ways to celebrate the 4th. Staying inside and watching a movie is a cozy alternative.

07/02/2026



Happy Disability Pride Month!! This is a very informative video about disability pride month and the disability flags creation/meaning.

I so appreciate being able to support those with disabilities through my work, share my personal experience with disabilities and being part of the hearing loss community specifically. It is so important to express our pride and share that with those around us.

06/25/2026


I am putting together a presentation on working with clients who have disabilities. I was reading an article on the subject and it reminded of my own experience of having a therapist who didn't believe me regarding my physical symptoms, which is unfortunately a fairly common experience.

I recall vividly how they insisted that I was just depressed even though I am a trained therapist and know what that looks and feels like. Thankfully I was able to get the tests I needed to obtain the accurate diagnosis and treatment but what if I had just trusted that professional?

So many individuals have their experience of their disability diminished, dismissed, avoided and judged. It is so important to believe the person sitting across from us, validate their experience, empathize and support them in whatever it is they believe they need.

We can get stuck in the familiar and struggle to find another way of experiencing our lives. Sometimes we just need a n...
05/14/2026


We can get stuck in the familiar and struggle to find another way of experiencing our lives. Sometimes we just need a new experience, something to show us another possibility, for us to be able to let go of old patterns. It is possible to relax into something new and healthier for our overall well-being.
Therapy can be the perfect place to experience this. The therapist can hold up a mirror to reflect the old pattern and then help identify a new reality, one we maybe had blinder to. Change is possible.

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