Month: April 2024
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Interpersonal Boundaries
Setting, Receiving & Maintaining Boundaries Boundaries! What are they? What are they not? How do you set them? Who is responsible for reinforcing them? How can you improve your ability to receive and honor boundaries? The concept seems basic enough in theory, but often difficult to apply in practice. REFLECT ~ What comes up for… Read more
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Info Sharing in Non-Monogamy
Managing Information Sharing in Ethical Non-Monogamy The following definition of ethical non-monogamy is central to this week’s exploration: “The practice of simultaneously having multiple sexual or romantic partners, where everyone involved is aware of and consents to the relationship structure” -Jessica Fern, Polysecure (2020) Reflect How do you decide how much information to share about… Read more
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Mindfulness
Putting Mindfulness Into Practice Mindfulness is widely accepted as beneficial for our mental health, though many people still lack an understanding of what it is and how to cultivate it. This week we’ll be doing a bit of an overview, with a focus on methods of incorporating it into daily practice. Reflect What is your… Read more
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Embracing Neurodivergence
Embracing Neurodivergence and Releasing Ableist Expectations I’m continuing to target internalized oppression this week, highlighting the impacts of ableism on the neurodivergent community Neurotypical Reflection How can you adjust to meet neurodivergent people where they are at? How often do you think about ableism? How does ableism impact you? What can you do to be more mindful of your… Read more