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Differentiation in Relationships
Queer Relationships, Queer Joy
English - March 26, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 64.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsSexuality Health & Fitness Mental Health gay couplestherapy gaycoupletherapy lesbian lesbianpodcast lgbtpodcasts lgbtqpodcasts lgbtqtherapy queer relationshipcounseling Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Differentiation of self is like learning how to be your own person while still being part of a group, or a relationship. We’re unpacking this fancy psychological term by Bowen and applying it to dating to help you be connected with your own emotions while also being present for others.
You’ll hear—
(15:19) What “differentiation of self” is and why Melisa thinks it’s a fun term
(18:38) Differentiation in the context of relationships
(25:12) How to practice self-awareness in this process
(29:47) Queer joys
Connect with us over on Instagram @melisa.deseguirant and @queer_therapist_pdx