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My Quirky Journey From Introverted Psychotherapy Nerd To Introverted Psychotherapist Tango Dancing Blogger Author Nerd
I am an introverted psychotherapy nerd. I know there are other ways to live. But I don’t care. I have been a client in some type of therapy since I turned 31. I have tried it all. Rebirthing. Holotropic breath work. Support groups. Talk. Journaling. Attachment theory. Jungian analysis. Enneagram. CBT. EMDR. EFT. Acupressure. Energywork.…
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The Many Faces Of Giftedness — Beyond Sheldon And Sherlock
Pardon me while I rant. I just saw a preview on TV for a show that is highlighting “elite gifted athletes” and showcasing their particularly astonishing abilities. Oh boy. Then, I thought, how do we honor intellectually gifted folks on TV? We don’t. Or we think we do because we watch people on Jeopardy competitions…
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Tips for Aging Well When You Have a Rainforest Mind (And Overexcitable Hair)
I am in my sixties. That sounds OLD to me. AARP. Medicare. Senior discounts. Golf. Geezerville. But I don’t feel OLD. In fact, other than some possible hidden creeping potential decrepitude (!), I think 60-something is kind of fine. Pretty great, actually. You, too, can have a pretty-great-actually time into your 60s and beyond. Here’s…
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The Gifted Extrovert
I’ve been ignoring you. Those of you who are extroverts. My last post favored introverts. As did this one on Rebelle Society (adapted from the blog post). And I wrote a piece on IntrovertDear that will be out February 1st. ( How I Found a Career That Had Introvert Written All Over It ) You’ll want to read…
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Some of My Best Friends Are Introverted, Sensitive, Introspective, Smart, Empathetic, Overthinking Perfectionists
Have I told you that I love people who are all of these things? Introverted, highly sensitive, introspective, super smart, and empathetic? I also love “overthinking” perfectionists who obsess about creating a better world through raising the consciousness of humans, healing the dysfunction in their families and communities, parenting compassionate children, or finding loving-kindness in…
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My Life as an Introverted Psychotherapy Nerd
I’m an introverted psychotherapy nerd. I know there are other ways to live. But I don’t care. I’ve been a client in some type of therapy since I turned 31. I’ve tried it all. Rebirthing. Holotropic breath work. Support groups. 12 Steps. Talk. Journaling. Polarity. Attachment theory. Jungian analysis. Enneagram. CBT. EMDR. EFT. HRT. Tango.…
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A Party For Book Lovers, Introverts, And Geeks
You are not going to believe this. If you’ve been looking for a way to find other rainforest minds, this may be your answer. I’m not kidding. A Silent Reading Party. You heard me. A fellow named Christopher Frizzelle, in Seattle, USA, created this event. People come together and read. No small talk. No chitchat.…
YOUR RAINFOREST MIND
SUPPORT FOR THE EXCESSIVELY CURIOUS, CREATIVE, SMART & SENSITIVE
