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Burnout is often reduced to exhaustion. But the Bu Burnout is often reduced to exhaustion. But the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT), a validated measure of burnout symptoms, assesses four core dimensions: exhaustion, mental distance, cognitive impairment and emotional impairment.Looking at the pattern across these areas can give us a more complete picture but a questionnaire alone doesn't establish what is happening clinically.If you're concerned about burnout, use the link in my bio to book a session.#Burnout #BurnoutSymptoms #BurnoutRecovery #WorkStress #Psychology #MentalHealthAtWork
Think you already know exactly what your body like Think you already know exactly what your body likes? Let’s test that theory with a Lab Micro-Experiment.Touch can easily become tied to an outcome. We touch to create arousal, please a partner, reach orgasm or get somewhere.But what happens when we remove the destination and simply pay attention to sensation?Enter Sensory Mapping.Sensory Mapping is a somatic exploration of how different areas of your body respond to different qualities of touch. The purpose isn’t to make yourself feel pleasure. It’s to notice what is actually there, without expecting a particular response.The Micro-Experiment:Gather a few different textures or temperatures: your fingers, a piece of silk or soft fabric, a feather, or a comfortably warm/cool object.
Experiment with different types of touch: light strokes, firmer pressure or gentle tapping.
Take your time and slowly explore different areas of your skin. Notice what you experience: pleasure, comfort, sensitivity, neutrality, discomfort, or perhaps very little at all.Which areas respond differently? What kinds of touch do you prefer? What feels less pleasant or simply uninteresting?You can explore this solo or, with consent, with a partner and share what you discover.There is no pressure, no performance, and no “right” response. The experiment is simply about paying attention to your body with curiosity rather than expectation.And remember: what feels good today may not feel the same another day. Our experience of touch can change with context, mood, stress, relationships and over time.What might you discover when touch doesn’t have to lead anywhere?#yourrelationshipslab #SomaticSexology #SensoryMapping #helderplacidosantos
If sexual arousal isn't showing up the way you'd l If sexual arousal isn't showing up the way you'd like, the answer isn't always to find more turn-ons.The Dual Control Model, developed by researchers John Bancroft and Erick Janssen, proposes that sexual arousal is influenced by two interacting systems: an accelerator (Sexual Excitation System) and brakes (Sexual Inhibition System).We all have both, and people vary in how sensitive each system is.We often focus almost entirely on the accelerator: more stimulation, something new, trying harder, creating the “perfect” romantic situation.But sometimes it is more useful to ask:What is putting pressure on my brakes?Stress, distraction, performance concerns, relationship dynamics, body image, fear of consequences and other contextual factors can all influence sexual response.So if arousal feels difficult, don't only ask:“What turns me on?”Also ask:“What gets in the way of me being able to respond?”Understanding both sides of your sexual response can help you approach your patterns with more curiosity and less pressure.If you'd like to explore the patterns influencing your sexual response, send me a DM with “AROUSAL” or use the link in my bio to book a session.#yourrelationshipslab #SomaticSexology #DualControlModel #SexualArousal #Sexology #helderplacidosantos
Time off and switching off are not the same thing. Time off and switching off are not the same thing.Recovery research distinguishes relaxation from psychological detachment, meaning being mentally away from work, not only physically away from it.A holiday can help. Psychological detachment during time off appears to support well-being, but time away does not by itself change the demands you return to.Sometimes the better question is: what needs to change when I go back?If time off helps but you keep returning to the same cycle, that is worth understanding more closely.DM “RECOVER” or use the link in my bio to book a session.#BurnoutRecovery #PsychologicalDetachment #WorkStress #Recovery #Psychology #helderplacidosantos #yourrelationshipslab
Some couples have the same argument dozens of time Some couples have the same argument dozens of times.The topic may be chores, money, sex, parenting or how much time you spend together. And those issues can be very real.But sometimes there is another layer: the pattern that develops between you when those issues appear.Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) describes a common pattern known as the pursue–withdraw cycle.One partner moves toward the conflict — questioning, pressing, criticizing or repeatedly seeking engagement. The other moves away — becoming quiet, defensive, shutting down or leaving the conversation.Neither position tells you who cares more or who is “the problem.” Both can be ways of managing difficult emotions when connection feels uncertain or conflict becomes overwhelming.And they reinforce each other.The more urgently one partner pursues, the more overwhelmed, inadequate or pressured the other may feel — and withdraw. The more they withdraw, the more disconnected, rejected or unimportant the pursuing partner may feel — so they pursue harder.Changing the argument starts with recognising the cycle while you're in it.Instead of only asking “Who is right?”, try asking:What happens to me when we get here?
What am I afraid might happen between us?
What do I actually need my partner to understand?The goal isn't to decide which partner is the problem. It's to recognise the pattern you're both caught in and begin responding differently.If you recognise this cycle in your relationship and want help understanding what keeps it going, send me a DM.#helderplacidosantos #RelationshipTherapy #EFT #CouplesTherapy #ConflictResolution #EmotionalSafety #yourrelationshipslab
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      • Trust & Intimacy Renewal – Rebuilding Connection, Restoring Security – 10 sessions – 50min/1h30min each
      • Effective Communication Coaching – From Misunderstandings to Meaningful Conversations – 6 sessions – 50min/1h30min each
      • Inclusive Relationships Exploration – Navigating Identity, Love & Connection with Confidence – 8 sessions – 50min/1h30min each
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      • Trauma-Informed Intimacy Restoration – Healing Touch, Rebuilding Trust & Emotional Safety – 0sessions – 1h30min/each
      • Integrative Sexual Wellness Program – Empowerment, Arousal & Holistic Intimacy Growth – 12 sessions – 50min/90min each
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      • Body Mapping – Discover Your Unique Landscape of Sensation – 2h/4h sessions
      • Tantra Massage Ritual – Awaken Sensual Energy & Presence – 2h/4h sessions
    • Workplace Relationship Dynamics & Well-Being
      • The Executive Reset – Intensive Burnout Recovery & Performance Restoration – 12 sessions – 1h30min/each
      • Embodied Resilience – A Somatic Approach to Burnout Recovery & Stress Mastery – 8 sessions – 1h30min/each
      • Leadership & Emotional Mastery – Preventing Burnout While Leading With Strength – 10 sessions – 1h30min/each
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