If self-reflection were ever a competitive Olympic sport, I’d like to think that I’d probably take gold! 😝 However, it wasn’t until I started prepping for this topic that I fully realized how it can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, I’ve greatly benefited from self-reflection in…

I’ve noticed a few patterns have developed whenever I get around to writing these discussion topic blog posts. Inevitably, the first thought is some form of the question, “Well, what do we mean when we say (insert topic)?” And it’s not just about defining the specific term but…

It brings me a certain level of ironic amusement by choosing to start off a post about “fun” with the Oxford Dictionary definition. 😋 fun /fən/ enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. a source of fun. amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable. playful behavior or good humor. behavior or an activity that is…

In my brief preparation for this topic, I first learned that I’ve been using “frugality” as a 1:1 synonym for “misery” or “stingy” when that’s not entirely accurate or helpful. I really enjoyed the following article’s articulation of the differences as well as covering the deeper impact/costs that…

This session’s discussion topic is all about the process of making and receiving meaningful, genuine amends in response to hurt experienced in relationships. Without a holistic model to reference, I still recall how painful, lacking, and unhealthy the “apologies” I received and issued during my childhood were. My…

After a string of rather heavy discussion topics (Burnout, Big Life Changes, and Depression), we’ve finally arrived at the light at the end of the tunnel, hope(fully)! Even if you’ve only attended a single Zoom meeting, you’ve likely witnessed my zeal for Brené Brown’s life work. Her research…

We’ve covered OCPD & Burnout and the stress from Big Life Changes and now we’re going to focus on Depression more specifically. In my brief research for this topic I was reminded of how there are cultural, colloquial uses of terms that sometimes differ from their clinical definition….

In my experience, the whole concept of reconciling my personality disorder diagnosis with the goal of self-acceptance truly felt like one of life’s greatest paradoxes. How do we accept and love ourselves fully when it feels like there is still something inherently, significantly wrong with us? Won’t accepting…

During our last session we discussed OCPD & Burnout and went over several contributing factors that can lead to burnout, like chronic stress. One area that often creates high levels of stress are significant life changes. Adjusting to major life changes can be difficult for everyone but it…