Last meeting we talked about OCPD & Judgments and for this week OCPD & Expectations feels like a natural continuation of that discussion. Much of judgment is about evaluating the outcome of experiences and deciding whether or not they we find them to be good, bad, or neutral….

When it comes to the 8 diagnostic criteria for OCPD, I feel like it doesn’t take me much effort to find a common thread of “judgment” within each of them. The act of judging feels so pervasive and effortless, so it’s somewhat relieving to know that I’m not…

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….