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Anger Deconstructed & Skills Sheet II
Anger is influenced by various factors, including enculturation, personality, temperament, attention and learning styles, parental impact, interpersonal relationships, historical and systemic events, war, and religious upbringing. Let's explore how each of these factors can play a role in shaping an individual's experience and expression of anger:
Anger Deconstructed & Skills Sheet I
Anger is considered a secondary emotion, which means it often masks or covers up other underlying emotions. When people experience certain primary emotions or vulnerabilities, they may respond with anger as a defense mechanism to protect themselves from feeling more vulnerable or exposed. Some of the primary emotions that can be hidden underneath anger include
How to Prepare for the Fourth of July with Fireworks and PTSD
Celebrating freedom in the USA on the Fourth of July is a significant and patriotic occasion. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, it represents the birth of the United States as an independent nation and the principles upon which it was founded. The Fourth of July can hold different meanings for different groups of people, such as veterans, first responders, firefighters and civilians. Navigating these varied perspectives can involve showing respect, understanding, and empathy toward one another. The meaning behind this celebration revolves around the core values of freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for many who have served. It symbolizes the rights and freedoms that American citizens enjoy, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
How to Support Someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Supporting someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) requires empathy, understanding, and patience. PTSD can significantly impact a person's life, causing distressing symptoms and affecting their relationships, work, and overall well-being. Here are some strategies to help someone with PTSD to reduce reactivity, hypervigilance, and other symptom reduction suggestions
Uncovering the Impact of Enmeshment
Enmeshment typically occurs when family members have overly diffuse boundaries and a lack of individual autonomy. Enmeshment often manifests as a high degree of emotional fusion, where individual identities become entangled and the needs and emotions of one family member are excessively enmeshed with those of Enmeshment refers to a dysfunctional pattern of relating within a family or close relationships, where boundaries between individuals become blurred or nonexistent. Enmeshed families tend to have limited privacy, autonomy, and personal boundaries, leading to a blurring of roles, emotions, and decision-making processes. Additionally, unhealthy attachment styles can develop and should be considered.
The Gottman Method: Thriving Relationship Part I
John and Julie Gottman are renowned psychologists, couples therapy researchers who have developed a wealth of skills and techniques to help couples build and maintain strong, healthy relationships through science. They have developed a comprehensive approach to couples therapy known as the Gottman Method. Their research and clinical expertise have significantly contributed to our understanding of what makes relationships thrive and the factors that can lead to relationship distress. Their approach combines scientific rigor, practical tools, and compassion to help couples build and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. Here are some key aspects of their work: The Gottman Method: The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that is grounded in over four decades of research conducted by John and Julie Gottman. It integrates research findings, clinical expertise, and therapeutic techniques to help couples improve their relationships and create lasting change. Sound Relationship House Theory: The Gottman’s have developed the Sound Relationship House Theory, which provides a framework for understanding the components of a healthy and successful relationship. It includes elements such as building love maps, nurturing fondness, and admiration, turning towards each other's bids for connection, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning.
The Gottman Method: Thriving Relationship Part II
hese skills and concepts are derived from the extensive research and clinical work of the Gottman’s. They have been shown to promote relationship satisfaction and resilience. Couples can benefit from learning and practicing these skills through workshops, counseling, or self-help resources provided by the Gottman’s and their organization, The Gottman Institute. These include effective communication, emotional attunement, conflict management techniques, building friendship and fondness, and maintaining a positive perspective on the relationship.
Complex Neural Networks: mBraining Demystified
The dynamic and transformative nature of mbraining- a process of being, thinking and doing…. can facilitate information in new and exciting ways, forming representations not previously seen, and generating behaviors and outcomes that were blocked or stuck in the past. While mBraining simplifies the process and aims to make it accessible even to children, the underlying components offer insights into multiple intelligences within an individual and shifting relational interactions.
The Neurobiology of Grief, Complicated Grief, and Traumatic Grief: Strategies for Healing
raditional or normal grief, complicated grief, and traumatic grief are different manifestations of the grieving process, each with distinct characteristics and challenges. While grief is a normal response to loss, complicated grief refers to a prolonged and impairing form of grief that can significantly disrupt a person's life. Let's explore the neurobiology of grief, trauma states, and how they can intersect in the context of normal grief, complicated grief, and traumatic grief.
Coaching Origins and Revolutionizing the Future
The future of coaching may emphasize a more holistic approach, considering various aspects of an individual's life, such as physical health, relationships, purpose and meaning. Here are some key trends and potential developments, positive psychology focuses on cultivating strengths, well-being, and optimal functioning. It will continue to incorporate positive psychology interventions and practices to help individuals thrive, enhance their resilience, and cultivate a positive mindset.
The Neurobiology of Memory
Memory is a complex cognitive process that involves the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information. There are different types of memory, each serving specific functions and associated with distinct brain structures. Memory plays a crucial role in learning, decision-making, and overall cognitive functioning. Understanding memory is essential for professionals in coaching and counseling fields as it helps them design effective interventions and support their clients in achieving their goals.
Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom!
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