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Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, and Emotional Availability 00:03:31 - Tolerating a Variety of Feelings in Others 00:07:05 - Emotional Unavailability and Communication Challenges 00:10:32 - The Importance of Communication and Understanding Individual Differences 00:13:59 - The Importance of Acknowledging Feelings 00:17:42 - Communicating in Love Languages 00:21:13 - Reasons for Emotional Unavailability 00:24:44 - The Impact of Childhood Environments on Emotional Availability 00:28:06 - Compromises in Relationships for Emotional Availability 00:31:53 - Coaching Emotional Availability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 00:01:50 - Choosing the Right Therapy Approach 00:03:43 - The Connection Between Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors 00:05:16 - The Difference Between Skills and Methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 00:07:05 - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and the ABCDE Technique 00:08:55 - Examining Beliefs and Evaluating Reactions 00:10:38 - Building Cognitive Behavioral Skills 00:12:36 - The Importance of Purposeful Action 00:14:11 - The Impact of Anxiety on Physical and Mental Well-being Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Trauma-Informed Care for Neuroatypical Individuals 00:07:28 - Sensory Abnormalities and Emotional Dysregulation 00:14:37 - The Impact of Over-Stimulation and Sensory Gating Abnormalities 00:21:44 - Sensory Gating Difficulties and its Impact 00:28:56 - Challenges in Visual Integration and Backward Masking 00:36:19 - Sensory Processing and Neuroatypical Experiences 00:43:20 - Recognizing Signs of Trauma 00:50:11 - Sensory Integration Issues 00:57:13 - Sensitivity to Different Sounds and Smells 01:04:17 - Hypothesized increase in fetal alcohol Spectrum disorders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Postpartum Depression and Psychosis 00:07:00 - Ego syntonic symptoms and schizophrenia 00:13:50 - Supporting Parents with Scary Thoughts 00:20:23 - When to Seek Help for Postpartum Depression 00:27:01 - Impact on Prenatal Care and Infancy 00:33:54 - The Effects of Postpartum Depression on Child Development 00:40:45 - Potential Triggers for Postpartum Depression 00:47:47 - Considerations for Integrating Dogs into a New Family 00:55:03 - Identifying Concerns and Patterns in Parent-Infant Interaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - 15 strategies to reduce worry, anxiety, stress, and tension 00:02:50 - Cognitive Distortions and Anxiety 00:05:37 - Overgeneralization and Personalization 00:08:20 - Overcoming Worry and Anxiety 00:11:01 - Using Exceptions and Explanations to Manage Worry 00:13:35 - Factors to Consider in Making Judgments 00:16:10 - Simplifying Tasks and Asking for Help 00:18:41 - Strategies for Reducing Stress and Tension 00:21:19 - Techniques for Anxiety Relief 00:23:47 - Managing Stress and Tension for a Rich and Meaningful Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding Trauma Beliefs 00:02:03 - The Role of Anger in Trauma Beliefs 00:04:24 - Cognitive Accommodation and Safety 00:06:28 - Exceptions to the Thunderstorm Rule 00:08:32 - Cognitive biases: Confirmation bias 00:10:36 - The Availability Heuristic 00:12:38 - Learning from Slippery Roads 00:14:48 - Rejecting Brokenness 00:16:56 - Changing Trauma-Related Beliefs 00:18:53 - Coping with Trauma-Related Beliefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Helping Children Cope After a Divorce 00:01:58 - Coping with Anxiety and Triggers 00:03:56 - Maintaining Stability and Structure in Children's Lives 00:05:53 - Understanding and addressing children's behavior changes 00:07:55 - Validating a Child's Emotions during Divorce 00:10:03 - Adjusting to Changes in Relationships and Understanding of the World. 00:12:07 - Giving Children a Say in Decision-Making 00:14:08 - Positive Co-Parenting 00:16:14 - Behaving Civilly for the Child's Sake 00:18:11 - Meeting the Emotional Needs of Children during Divorce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Functional nature of systems on PTSD 00:06:09 - PTSD and adverse childhood experiences 00:12:43 - Sleep problems and anxiety after trauma 00:18:55 - Symptoms of PTSD 00:25:32 - Assimilation and re-experiencing trauma 00:32:03 - Avoidance of recurrence of pain 00:38:41 - Promoting positive experiences 00:45:35 - Causes of paralysis under tension 00:52:09 - The need to feel safe 00:58:28 - Making Sense of Trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Parental Neglect and its Impact on Self-Esteem 00:01:24 - Eroding a Child's Self-Esteem 00:02:57 - The Importance of Constructive Feedback 00:04:35 - The Importance of Providing Alternatives during Discipline 00:06:02 - Teaching Children Boundaries 00:07:31 - Thwarting a Child's Self-Esteem 00:08:51 - The Damaging Effects of Comparisons on Children 00:10:21 - Unrealistic Expectations for Children 00:11:51 - Setting Realistic Expectations for Children with ADHD 00:13:20 - Essential Parenting Tools for Building Self-esteem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Radical Acceptance and Purposeful Action for Habit Change 00:05:25 - Financial Resources for Those in Need 00:10:40 - Accepting Mother Nature's Control 00:16:04 - Managing Anger and Fear 00:21:48 - Focusing on My Activities 00:27:30 - Encouraging Mindful Decision-Making and Time Management 00:32:57 - The Power of Win-Win Solutions 00:38:47 - Different Types of Listening 00:44:02 - Rest and Renewal for Happiness 00:49:38 - Buffering in Time for Slow Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - An Anxiety Case Study 00:07:14 - Diet and Anxiety 00:14:28 - The Effects of Hypoglycemia and Cortisol Secretion 00:21:49 - Sleep Problems and Chronic Pain 00:29:00 - Understanding Physical and Emotional Symptoms 00:36:02 - Weight of the World on Your Shoulders 00:43:03 - Cognitive distortions and interventions 00:49:55 - Identifying and Eliminating Disruptive Smells 00:57:05 - Weekly Checklist and Review 01:03:04 - Anxiety and HPA Axis Functioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Developing meaning and purpose with acceptance and commitment therapy skills 00:06:22 - Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life 00:12:46 - Being Present in the Moment 00:19:11 - Acceptance of the present moment 00:25:52 - Experiential avoidance and its consequences in mental health 00:32:25 - Overcoming Negative Self-Judgment 00:39:08 - Diffusion Techniques for Managing Inner Thoughts and Feelings 00:45:43 - Establishing Values and Choosing a Direction 00:52:05 - Focusing on the Positive Amid Disarray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Impact of Codependent Behavior 00:01:55 - The Impact of Low Self-Esteem on Relationships 00:03:44 - Difficulties in Setting and Maintaining Boundaries 00:05:41 - The Impact of Hyper Vigilance on Happiness and Cognitive Functioning 00:07:22 - The Impact of Hyper Vigilance 00:09:12 - The Impact of Fear of Abandonment on Relationships 00:11:07 - The Exhaustion of Emotional Dysregulation 00:13:01 - Feeling Guilty: Understanding and Addressing the Emotion 00:15:06 - The Dangers of People-Pleasing and Enabling 00:16:51 - Examining the Impact of Codependent Behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - How trauma changes your thinking 00:01:57 - The Impact of Trauma on Trust and Perception 00:03:56 - Perception of Safety and Trauma 00:06:05 - Feeling Safe in Unsafe Environments 00:08:19 - Reevaluating the safety of banks 00:10:20 - Distinguishing between what's in your control and what's not 00:12:29 - The Impact of Trauma on Predictability 00:14:39 - Facts, Context, Probability: Being Mindful and Prepared 00:16:38 - Embracing Powerlessness 00:18:35 - The Function of Brain Memories and Survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Developing Healthy Support Networks 00:06:24 - Building and Maintaining Relationships 00:12:56 - Communication in Relationships 00:19:27 - Prioritizing Me Time and Relationships 00:26:19 - Strengthening Interpersonal Effectiveness 00:33:36 - Balancing Needs and Synergizing 00:40:23 - Understanding and Balancing Extroverts and Introverts in Relationships 00:47:07 - Communication Styles: Thinking vs Feeling 00:53:57 - Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills 01:00:36 - Building Healthy Relationships Through Effective Communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Lack of Motivation and Behavioral Strain 00:02:21 - Motivation and Goal Setting 00:04:33 - The Importance of Working on Relationships 00:06:44 - The Challenges of Hobbies and Relationships 00:08:42 - Seeking help from an expert 00:10:49 - The impact of distractions on progress 00:12:59 - Increasing motivation and attention levels 00:15:07 - Quitting Easily due to Lack of Energy and Regularity 00:17:24 - Strategies to Overcome Giving Up 00:19:36 - Starting with Small Goals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices