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SUMMARY:Self-compassion and self-control practical workshop: managing maladaptive daydreaming symptoms
DESCRIPTION:The event was be a one hour workshop presented by ISMD Board Member Dr Ramiro Catelan.\nHe guides audience members through excercises that can help gain control over MD.\n\nWatch the recording!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn practical exercises\nJoin us for an interactive workshop on self-compassion and self-control techniques designed to help you manage maladaptive daydreaming (MD) symptoms. \nIn this one-hour immersion\, Dr. Ramiro Catelan\, an MD expert and an evidence-based trained psychologist\, will provide you with several practical simple exercises to help you gain control over MD symptoms and foster your personal strategies to deal with this challenge. \nDiscover experiential techniques\, engage in thoughtful discussions\, and learn useful tools to enhance your well-being and harness your imagination more effectively. Let’s embark on this journey to better mental health together! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nRamiro Figueiredo Catelan is a Brazilian autistic and gifted clinical psychologist with extensive experience in evidence-based psychological interventions. He is a board-certified cognitive therapist by the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies (FBTC). He specializes in working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder\, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder\, giftedness\, maladaptive daydreaming\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, and borderline personality disorder at his private office. Ramiro holds a PhD in Psychology with a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biochemistry. He is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Psychiatry of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)\, where he leads the Center for Maladaptive Daydreaming and Emotion Dysregulation Research. \n \nHe collaborates as a researcher with the Phoenix International Research Group and the International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research (ICDMR). He leads Sínteses\, an online educational company aimed at training psychologists and psychiatrists in evidence-based practice. Trained in multiple empirically supported treatments\, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)\, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)\, behavioral activation (BA)\, and exposure therapy (ET)\, Ramiro integrates these approaches into his clinical practice. \nHis work often addresses minority stress and neurodiversity issues\, underscoring his commitment to inclusive and affirmative care. His research interests encompass maladaptive daydreaming\, emotion dysregulation\, and the psychological dimensions of giftedness. He oversees international community affairs as the Head of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion for the International Society for Maladaptive Daydreaming (ISMD). He is also a Founding Member and previously served as the First Treasurer for the Brazilian Association for Evidence-Based Psychology (ABPBE). In addition to his clinical and research roles\, Ramiro is an active lecturer and trainer\, teaching neuro-affirmative healthcare and evidence-based psychological treatments. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know you will be joining for organizational purposes: \n\nConfirm AttendancePlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Email addressSend  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\nWebinar  Zoom Link
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/self-compassion-and-self-control-practical-workshop-managing-maladaptive-daydreaming-symptoms/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
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SUMMARY:Newsletter January
DESCRIPTION:Newsletter Send-Out\nGet Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter-january/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Newsletter Send-Out\nGet Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter-december-25/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Newsletter Send-Out\nGet Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter-november25/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Overcoming Maladaptive Daydreaming: What Has and Hasn't Worked
DESCRIPTION:Personal Journeys\, Strategies\, and Lessons Learned\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECORDING AVAILABLE\nAlthough there is no official treatment for Maladaptive Daydreaming\, many people have found ways to reduce or even overcome it. Some\, like ISMD Board Member Jayne Bigelsen\, needed the help of a psychiatrist and medication to get their MD under control.  \nFor others\, medication did not work at all. Former MDers Kyla Borcherds and Rumzi Yousef completely changed their lives without medication\, instead addressing the root causes of their daydreaming\, working through therapy\, learning new coping skills\, practicing mindfulness\, and filling their lives with meaningful\, real-world activities. \nJoin Jayne\, Kyla\, and Rumzi for a candid discussion on what has and hasn’t worked in their journeys\, and share your own experiences in this interactive session. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Speakers: Jayne Bigelsen (ISMD Board Member)\, Kyla Borcherds (Former MDer)\, Rumzi Yousef (Former MDer) \n     Moderator: Samaa Al Saedi (Student\, AUB) \n Date: 07/11/2025 \n Time: 11 AM EST / 4 PM GMT \n Online \n\n\nJayne Bigelsen is an ISMD Board Member who overcame maladaptive daydreaming with the help of psychiatric support and medication. \nKyla Borcherds is a former maladaptive daydreamer who reduced her MD through therapy\, mindfulness\, and lifestyle changes. \nRumzi Yousef is a former maladaptive daydreamer who overcame MD by addressing its root causes and building new coping strategies. \nSamaa Al Saedi is a Political Studies student at the American University of Beirut and ISMD volunteer\, supporting advocacy and community engagement
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/overcoming-maladaptive-daydreaming-what-has-and-hasnt-worked/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
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SUMMARY:Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Newsletter Send-Out\nGet Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter-2/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Update
DESCRIPTION:Update\nRead Our Latest Blog Post Every 10th of the Month\nDon’t miss our monthly blog updates—insightful articles\, personal stories\, and thought-provoking reflections published regularly on the 10th.Whether you’re looking for information\, inspiration\, or a deeper connection with our community\, you’ll find something worth reading. \nNews! Now we also have a Resource Category. \nYou can explore all our past and latest blog posts here: \nYou can explore all our past blog posts here:\n\n\n\n\nNews And Articles \n\n\n\nCategories\n			\n					Articles\n\n	News\n\n	Resources\n\n			\n\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n		Recent Posts\n		\n											\n					Limerence and Imaginary Relationships\n									\n											\n					Books on Maladaptive Daydreaming\n									\n											\n					2025 ISMD Achievements – A letter from President Dr. Amy Lucas\n									\n											\n					A Farewell\, a Merger\, and a Hopeful 2026\n									\n											\n					From Golden Age to Overload: The MD Research Landscape\n									\n											\n					New Study by Prof. Nirit Soffer-Dudek: Memory & Self-Concept in Relation to Maladaptive Daydreaming\n									\n											\n					Getting Your Thoughts out of Your Head\n									\n											\n					The Maladaptive Daydreamer Self-Monitoring Log and Journal\n									\n											\n					How to turn dreams into Projects: Webinar Recording\n									\n					\n\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/update/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20251002T163418Z
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SUMMARY:Communication Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fortnightly Communication team meeting! \nLet’s share ideas and create a community of people ready to talk about maladaptive daydreaming! \nThis meeting is for volunteers only. Interested in volunteering? Apply here!
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/communication-meeting-081025/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour
DESCRIPTION:⏰ Time: 02 p.mEST / 07 p.m. UK / 08 p.m CE \n\n🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration:\nBook your free ticket now! \nDo you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community\, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life. \nJoin us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour\, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling\, writing fiction\, poetry\, or simply getting lost in a book. \n\n\n\n\n  \nAt the start of the session\, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure\, just a chance to connect. Then\, we’ll settle in for quiet\, focused time to create and explore. \nBring your book\, your journal\, or your next big idea\, and let’s get inspired together! \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/virtual-silent-read-write-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20250915T142204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T142204Z
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SUMMARY:Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Newsletter Send-Out\nGet Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community\, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life. \nJoin us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour\, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling\, writing fiction\, poetry\, or simply getting lost in a book. \n\n\n\n\n⏰ Time: 12 PM EDT / 4 PM GMT\n🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration: Book your free ticket now! \nAt the start of the session\, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure\, just a chance to connect. Then\, we’ll settle in for quiet\, focused time to create and explore. \nBring your book\, your journal\, or your next big idea\, and let’s get inspired together! \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/silent-reading-august/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20250804T154533Z
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SUMMARY:Freud and Fantasy
DESCRIPTION:Freud and Fantasy\nWas Sigmund Freud’s Daughter a Maladaptive Daydreamer?\nThe recording is now available!\nIf you missed our live webinar\, you can now watch the full recording. Click on the video below to get started. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFreud and Fantasy\nWas Sigmund Freud’s Daughter a Maladaptive Daydreamer?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFreud wrote early on about the role of fantasy in creative writing\, and “florid” daydreaming is a significant element in several of Freud’s most influentical cases. His daughter Anna followed eagerly in his professional footsteps… but what if Anna Freud\, one of the founding figures of psychoanalysis\, had a hidden psychological struggle of her own? You may be surprised to discover that Freud’s own daughter could have been identified as a Maladaptive Daydreamer by current diagnostic standards. \nJoin us as we explore how Anna Freud masked her own experience of maladaptive daydreaming as a clinical case and explored it to understand her own fantasy experience… and to challenge her idolized father’s interpretation. This eye-opening webinar dives into fantasy\, “phantasy\,” and the psychological roots of immersive daydreaming\, exploring what psychoanalytic theory might have to say about the unconscious meaning of immersive and maladaptive fantasy. \n\n\n\n\n  \n🎤 Speaker: Susan Meindl MA\n📅 Date: 28/08/2025\n⏰ Time: 2 PM EST / 7 PM GMT\n🖥️ Online.  \nSusan Meindl is a clinical psychologist and pscyhoanalyst in private practice in Montreal\, Canada. She is a member of the Order of Pscyhologists in Quebec\, the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society and the International Psychoanalytic Association. She is an active board member and seminar facilitator with the C. G. Jung Society of Montreal. She has lectured and created CE trainings in areas of special interest including Maladaptive Daydreaming\, “The Highly Sensitive Person” (HSP\, Aron 1995)\, “mature empathy\,” and psychological fairytale interpretation.  \nThis event will be a presentation with a Q&A in the end. \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/freud-and-fantasy/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Newsletter Send-Out\nGet Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter-send-out-2/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Blog Update
DESCRIPTION:Blog  Update\nRead Our Latest Blog Post Every 10th of the Month\nDon’t miss our monthly blog updates—insightful articles\, personal stories\, and thought-provoking reflections published regularly on the 10th.Whether you’re looking for information\, inspiration\, or a deeper connection with our community\, you’ll find something worth reading. \nYou can explore all our past and latest blog posts here: \nYou can explore all our past blog posts here:\n\n\n\n\nNews And Articles \n\n\n\nCategories\n			\n					Articles\n\n	News\n\n	Resources\n\n			\n\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n		Recent Posts\n		\n											\n					Limerence and Imaginary Relationships\n									\n											\n					Books on Maladaptive Daydreaming\n									\n											\n					2025 ISMD Achievements – A letter from President Dr. Amy Lucas\n									\n											\n					A Farewell\, a Merger\, and a Hopeful 2026\n									\n											\n					From Golden Age to Overload: The MD Research Landscape\n									\n											\n					New Study by Prof. Nirit Soffer-Dudek: Memory & Self-Concept in Relation to Maladaptive Daydreaming\n									\n											\n					Getting Your Thoughts out of Your Head\n									\n											\n					The Maladaptive Daydreamer Self-Monitoring Log and Journal\n									\n											\n					How to turn dreams into Projects: Webinar Recording\n									\n					\n\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/blog-august-25/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250805T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Turn Dreams into Projects
DESCRIPTION:10.00 am American Eastern Time\n3.00.pm London Time\n4.00 pm Central Europe Time\nRemember to check your proper timezone! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Management Crash Course\nWith Valeria Franco \nDo your brilliant ideas often remain just that—daydreams? If you’re a maladaptive daydreamer\, you know the power of imagination but may struggle to bring those vivid visions into reality. \nThis webinar bridges that gap. \nI’ll teach you Project Management as a practical framework to transform aspirations into achievable projects. \nDesigned specifically for ISMD volunteers\, this webinar offers highly relevant strategies for all maladaptive daydreamers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will learn to: \n\nDefine Activities\nUnderstand your goal\nUnderstand your target\nManage Resources\nFind the right Partners\nCelebrate Achievements!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin! \nhttps://meet.google.com/nwu-ruba-nzp \n  \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nValeria Franco is a board member of ISMD and serves as the organization’s Head of Marketing and Media. She works as a freelance marketing and communications expert for projects in the arts and cultural heritage fields. Valeria is also the President of Maladaptive Daydreaming Italia.
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/project-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250723T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour for Maladaptive Daydreamers
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community\, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life. \nJoin us for ISMD Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour\, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling\, writing fiction\, poetry\, or simply getting lost in a book. \n\n\n\n\n⏰ Time: 11 am EST / 3pm GMT\n📍 Online (Link Provided Upon Registration) \nAt the start of the session\, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure\, just a chance to connect. Then\, we’ll settle in for quiet\, focused time to create and explore. \nBring your book\, your journal\, or your next big idea\, and let’s get inspired together! \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/silent-reading-july/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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SUMMARY:Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Newsletter Send-Out\nGet Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter-send-out-july25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
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SUMMARY:Drive and MD
DESCRIPTION:This is our main article for the month of July written by Kyla Borcherds that explores the relationship between driving and maladaptive daydreaming. \nDon’t forget to come back and read it once it’s published!
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/drive-and-md/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T170000
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SUMMARY:📝📖 Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour for Maladaptive Daydreamers ✨
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community\, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life. \nJoin us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour\, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling\, writing fiction\, poetry\, or simply getting lost in a book. \n\n\n\n\n  \n🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration: Book your free ticket now! Only 20 available. \nAt the start of the session\, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure\, just a chance to connect. Then\, we’ll settle in for quiet\, focused time to create and explore. \nBring your book\, your journal\, or your next big idea\, and let’s get inspired together! \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/%f0%9f%93%9d%f0%9f%93%96-virtual-silent-read-write-hour-for-maladaptive-daydreamers-%e2%9c%a8-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T193935Z
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SUMMARY:General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Annual general assembly or International Society for Maladaptive Daydreaming Members. \nWe’ll present the 2024  financial report. \n  \nJoin at: https://meet.google.com/yxo-migf-jqy
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/general-assembly/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20250615T082638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T083313Z
UID:2162-1749942000-1750028399@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com
SUMMARY:Newsletter Send-Out
DESCRIPTION:Get Our Monthly Newsletter Delivered Every 15th\nDon’t miss out on the latest news\, upcoming events\, and insightful articles.\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening in our community.\nRemember to save our email address (hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com) among your contacts\, so it won’t end up in your spam folder. \n  \nOn the following page\, you can subscribe to the newsletter and browse past issues:\nNewsletter \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/newsletter-send-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T153607Z
UID:2113-1749222000-1749225600@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com
SUMMARY:📝📖 Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour for Maladaptive Daydreamers ✨
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community\, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life. \nJoin us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour\, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling\, writing fiction\, poetry\, or simply getting lost in a book. \n\n\n\n\n  \n📅 Date: 06/06/2025\n⏰ Time: 11 am EST / 4pm GMT\n🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration: Book your free ticket now! \nAt the start of the session\, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure\, just a chance to connect. Then\, we’ll settle in for quiet\, focused time to create and explore. \nBring your book\, your journal\, or your next big idea\, and let’s get inspired together! \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/%f0%9f%93%9d%f0%9f%93%96-virtual-silent-read-write-hour-for-maladaptive-daydreamers-%e2%9c%a8/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250602T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20250507T163041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T100351Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Parenting Children with Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) and Intense Imagery Movements (IIM)
DESCRIPTION:Parenting children with MD and IIM comes with unique challenges—especially given the limited awareness and understanding of these conditions among healthcare providers and educators. \nThis session offers a rare opportunity to connect with leading experts in the field\, as well as fellow parents navigating similar experiences. Together\, we’ll explore lived insights\, practical strategies\, and ways to advocate for better recognition and support for your child’s needs. \n  \nJune 2nd\, at 1/6pm ET/UK \nLink will be sent upon registration \n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Email addressSend  \n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/parenting-children-with-maladaptive-daydreaming-md-and-intense-imagery-movements-iim/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20250506T091513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T091539Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Communication Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Communication Team Volunteer Meeting – Monthly Update \nDear communication team\, \nyou are invited to attend our next update meeting. \nWe’ll be discussing new ideas and providing progress updates on current projects and content. \nPlease write to hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com if you are unable to attend.\nVideocall link will be sent privately. \n  \nNot a volunteer yet? Consider to join us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/monthly-communication-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20250428T061231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T100330Z
UID:2046-1746475200-1746478800@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com
SUMMARY:A Panel on Managing Maladaptive Daydreaming for Academic Success
DESCRIPTION:Is Maladaptive Daydreaming Sabotaging Your Studies? \nA Panel on Managing Maladaptive Daydreaming for Academic Success.\n\n\nDo you struggle to focus on studying due to maladaptive daydreaming? This panel addresses the unique challenges you face and provides effective strategies to manage MD\, break through obstacles\, and achieve your best during finals. \nPanelists: Luna Kocabag and Jane Kemp \nDate: Monday\, May 5th \nTime: 4:00PM EST  \n  \n  \nWatch the recording
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/a-panel-on-managing-maladaptive-daydreaming-for-academic-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T123020
CREATED:20250312T160714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T112331Z
UID:1873-1745852400-1745856000@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com
SUMMARY:📝📖 Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour for Maladaptive Daydreamers ✨
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community\, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life. \nJoin us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour\, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling\, writing fiction\, poetry\, or simply getting lost in a book. \n\n\n\n\n  \n📅 Date: 28/04/2025\n⏰ Time: 11 am EST / 4pm GMT\n🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration: Book your free ticket now! \nAt the start of the session\, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure\, just a chance to connect. Then\, we’ll settle in for quiet\, focused time to create and explore. \nBring your book\, your journal\, or your next big idea\, and let’s get inspired together! \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/event/virtual-silent-read-write-hour-for-maladaptive-daydreamers/
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