Month: May 2024
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The Non-Monogamous Lens
Improving Relationships by Adopting a Non-Monogamous Lens What relationship wisdom does ethical non-monogamy have to offer monogamous people? What practices and principles from ethical non-monogamy can be applied in monogamous or even platonic relationships? An ethically non-monogamous relationship structure is not going to be a right-fit for everyone, but everyone can benefit from the practices… Read more
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Dismantling Perfectionism
Dismantling Perfectionism The fear of imperfection is shared by many. In a world where the normative culture reigns supreme and everyone outside is viewed as lesser-than, imperfection is a reasonable enough fear. When we allow it to rule us, however, it severely impacts our mental health and wellbeing. Treat the fear of imperfection like any… Read more
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Working With ADHD
Working with ADHD Spotlight on the ADHD neurospicies this week! Recently diagnosed and at a loss as to where to begin? Supporting someone with ADHD? Read on! Let’s start with the dreaded to-do lists. In truth, to-do lists can sometimes be useful, alleviating the brain from the task of tracking and remembering so many things.… Read more
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Projections in Relationships
Understanding & Managing Projections in Relationships It’s one of those terms that has made its way out of the therapy space and into the mainstream, so let’s unpack it! Projection in a nutshell, is a term used to describe the psychological process by which a person displaces their own (usually unwanted) experience onto someone or… Read more
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Queer Invisibility
Dealing With Invisibility as a Queer Person The discussion about queer visibility typically focuses on representation and the portrayal of queer people & culture in the media. What sometimes gets overlooked, however, is the visibility of queer people in their day to day lives. Many queer people feel invisible whether due to being closeted or… Read more