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Permission to Feel: Building Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett’s RULER Framework
In today’s world, where emotions often get sidelined in favor of rational thinking and productivity, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, offers a refreshing approach. His work, outlined in Permission to Feel, emphasizes that emotional regulation isn’t about suppressing emotions but managing and understanding them in ways that foster personal growth…
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Nurturing Deeply Satisfying Sexual Relationships in Long-Term Partnerships
Maintaining a fulfilling sexual relationship in a long-term partnership can be challenging. As time goes on, the initial spark may fade, and couples often encounter shifts in desire, communication breakdowns, or the stress of daily life. While these changes are natural, they can leave partners feeling disconnected or unfulfilled. In this article, we’ll explore common…
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Managing Metamour Relationships: How to Build Harmony in Polyamorous Partnerships
In polyamorous relationships, building and maintaining healthy connections is key to long-term success. One of the unique dynamics in polyamory is the metamour relationship—the connection between your partner’s partners. Managing metamour relationships can often feel overwhelming, but with open communication and intentional boundaries, you can foster a sense of harmony. Whether you’re new to polyamory…
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Practical Ways to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder in Portland
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Portland is a significant issue affecting many residents. As the days shorten and the rainy season takes hold, many Portland residents start feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This type of depression, often triggered by the lack of sunlight and colder weather, can make winter especially tough. Fortunately, there…
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Supporting Yourself While Supporting Your Partner
Balancing Emotional Needs in Relationships: Strategies for Supporting Yourself While Supporting Your Partner and Nervous System Regulation In any relationship, especially couples, balancing your emotional needs with your partner’s can be challenging. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the demands of taking care of your own well-being while also supporting your partner. However, achieving this…
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Balancing Mental Load in Portland Relationships
Introduction to managing Mental Load In today’s fast-paced world, many couples in Portland juggle various responsibilities, from work and family obligations to social commitments and personal goals. As a result, it’s common for one partner to bear the weight of the “mental load”—the invisible burden of managing tasks, planning, and decision-making within the relationship. Understanding and…
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Portland LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Professionals Meetups – Fall 2024
Are you craving community with other LGBTQIA+ mental health professionals that isn’t centered around clients? We are too, so we’ve created some opportunities to gather in casual settings outside of standard work hours to get to know one another beyond the couch. The Portland LGBTQ mental health professionals meetup aims to foster these connections and…
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Essential Tools and Tips for Premarital Couples
Embarking on the journey of marriage is an exciting and significant milestone. While the wedding day is a special celebration, the true foundation of a successful marriage is laid long before the vows are exchanged. Premarital counseling is a crucial step for couples who want to strengthen their relationship and prepare for a lasting, healthy…
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Cultivating Compersion in Polyamorous Relationships
Cultivating Compersion in Polyamorous Relationships Polyamorous relationships offer a unique and fulfilling way to experience love, connection, and intimacy with multiple partners. However, managing emotions like jealousy can be challenging. One powerful way to counter jealousy and strengthen emotional bonds in polyamorous relationships is by cultivating compersion. Compersion in poly relationships is the feeling of…
