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VIDEO: Exclusive Interview Series with Dr. Dan Siegel

These exclusive video clips are part of a featured interview series with Dr. Dan Siegel, an expert in the theory of Mindsight, a fundamental concept that explores the dynamics of healthy relationships. In this interview, Dr. Dan Siegel shares his expertise on interpersonal neurobiology and explains how unresolved trauma in an individual’s past can affect future relationships. Dr. Siegel discusses the different types of attachment styles that exis…

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Be Mine: Dealing with Possessiveness in a Relationship

…ays to calm your anxiety – There are many methods for calming our anxiety. Mindfulness practices and breathing exercises both allow us to learn to sit with our thoughts and feelings without being overpowered by them or allowing them to control our behavior. Some helpful exercises for alleviating anxiety can be found on the website PsychAlive.org. 5. Oust your inner critic –We all have a “critical inner voice” that attacks us and those close to us,…

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Parenting During Times of Stress

…and be in the moment with them. If this is challenging for you, practicing mindfulness is a great way to learn to be more present. Stay Connected: It is important for you and your family not only to take this time to connect with each other but also with friends and family who you are no longer seeing. This is going to be important for you and your kids. Make time to talk with friends or family each day over the phone or video chat with them via F…

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When the State of the World Overwhelms You

…ing over the past or catastrophizing about the future. But one lesson that mindfulness teaches us is how to reap the rewards of living in the present. Most of the time, our current experience doesn’t match the messages we’re sending ourselves or the scary stories we’re telling. If we check in with ourselves, we may find that, right here in this moment, we’re actually okay. When the world starts to feel like it’s spinning out from under us, we can…

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Why Therapy is Essential for Treating Addiction

…o-occurring disorders simultaneously. Enhancing behavioral skills, through mindfulness and emotional regulation, is the primary focus of DBT. This type of treatment encourages stress management, decreases impulsivity, and aims to strengthen self-esteem through discipline and structure. Trauma Therapy is also a vital form of therapy used for addiction treatment. Recent studies have shown that half of the participating adults had experienced some fo…

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What Really Goes On in the Mind of a Narcissist?

…ompassion involves taking a mindful approach to our thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness teaches us not to get too attached or over-identify with the thoughts, feelings, or critical inner voices that can try to take the wheel. We can be curious toward these attitudes, and we can let them pass by. We don’t have to board the train of our emotions and get carried away by destructive thoughts telling us we have to be special or the best, or criticizing…

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Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters in Addiction Recovery

…mental states such as flashbacks or self-criticism. Helpful skills include mindfulness, self-care and finding trusted resources and supportive people and groups that might include 12-step programs. Therapists may want to incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and many other modalities to help those in recovery develop strengths and stable relationships, and minimize unhelpful responses….

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Three Questions That Could Change Your Relationship With Food

…Price: $15 On-Demand Webinars Order Now In this Webinar: Recognize habits by acknowledging where you are and igniting motivation. Apply evidence-based mindfulness eating practices. Practice movement, exercise and rest… Learn More…

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How Focusing on the Bigger Picture Can Help Your Relationship

…reactions aren’t always proportional to the situation, it’s helpful to use mindfulness skills to take pause,for example, taking a walk or taking a breath and stepping back until we’re calm. Remember all our thoughts and feelings are acceptable, but they aren’t necessarily right. We can allow each thought to pass by or any feeling to wash over us, but we don’t need to get carried away, building a huge case against our partner or assigning deep mean…

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