Zoom Meetings

This session is all about the continuum between Optimism and Pessimism and how those mindsets shape our experience of reality. I’ve included an AI summary as well as some great resources that are truncated but worth exploring if you have the time to dive deeper! Google Gemini Summary Prompt: Summarize from a psychological perspective what

Okay folks, this session we’ll be discussing the impact OCPD traits have on our view/experience of Sexuality! Cale’s Disclaimer: I recognize this topic might feel especially delicate or taboo for some so I ask that people be especially mindful about their participation in the discussion. My personal belief is that we’re all mature adults with

Many years ago I watched this video on Creativity by John Cleese and it has become the foundation for how I think about all things “creative”. Here’s the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Pb5oIIPO62g And here are the transcripts of his speech: https://github.com/tjluoma/John-Cleese-on-Creativity/blob/master/Transcript.markdown And finally, here’s a Google Slides presentation summary I made back when I wanted to

Google Gemini Summary Prompt: How might OCPD traits affect someone’s decision making abilities and process? Understanding OCPD and Decision-Making Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is characterized by a pervasive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control. While these traits can drive high achievement in structured environments, they severely distort and complicate the decision-making process.

I look forward to our group discussion about Authority and how OCPD influences/colors our experience of it, both on the giving and receiving end. Google Gemini Summary Prompt: How might OCPD affect the way someone experiences and navigates authority? For an individual with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), the concept of authority is not just a

For our OCPD & Anger discussion I revisited “Atlas of the Heart”, one of my favorite resources on emotions, to see what it had to say about anger. You can read that rather long section below to a get a sense of anger functions. Following that is an AI generated summary of how OCPD might

This meeting’s topic discussion will be about Self-Compassion. You can explore the resources provided below to see videos from Dr. Kristin Neff, the author of many books on self-compassion, including “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself“. There is also an AI summary below as well. Resources https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion (videos and articles that walk

“Laughter is the best medicine.” I’m so excited to explore the intersection of humor, laughter, and our silly little OCPD traits! How might humor serve as a form of medicine for us all? Articles on Humor Psychology Today – Humor https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/humor Humor, the capacity to express or perceive what’s funny, is both a source of