About this Event
A Conversation About Habits, Behavior, and the Bigger Picture
Join an Applied Psychologist for The Pattern Isn't the Problem: Why We Repeat Behaviors, an engaging exploration of why we fall into familiar patterns, how behaviors that once helped us navigate challenges can eventually leave us feeling stuck, and how understanding those patterns can open the door to change. Together we'll explore how family, culture, workplaces, and identity shape our behaviors, why self-criticism often misses the bigger picture, and how greater self-awareness can help us respond differently.
What We'll Cover:
- Why we repeat familiar patterns - Explore why certain habits and behaviors persist, even when we know they aren't serving us.
- The bigger picture behind our behavior - Discover how our relationships, culture, workplaces, and identities influence the patterns we develop.
- From awareness to change - Consider how understanding our patterns can help us move beyond self-criticism and find new ways to respond.
Whether you're curious about the psychology behind your own habits, interested in understanding human behavior, or looking for a fresh perspective on personal growth, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of why patterns persist and how to approach change with greater awareness and compassion.
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About The Speaker:
Dr. Quỳnh-Hương N. Nguyễn is the founder of Pattern Pivot, a neurodivergent affirming coaching practice helping high-achieving professionals recognize survival patterns and build sustainable ways forward. With over eight years in higher education and nonprofit leadership, Dr. Nguyễn holds an M.Ed., M.A., and Ph.D. She combines professional expertise with her lived experience as a queer, second-generation Vietnamese American, late-diagnosed ADHDer to support those navigating burnout and masking. Using her framework (Recognize, Understand, Pivot, Practice) she helps clients move from chronic over functioning to intentional living without shame. Her work includes 1:1 coaching, group programs, and organizational workshops, focusing on BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and neurodivergent identities.
Good to know before you come:
• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
• This is a participatory event
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow
Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Guided Experience / Talk
Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Social Time & Connection
Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!
Event venue & nearby stays
Patterson Park Patio Bar, 2205 Patterson Street, Houston, United States
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