…them embody places that they wouldn’t normally at all experience. And that again got them in touch with a much bigger picture of living. And a kind of inner freedom that he was experiencing as well and wanting to share that, so I can’t over-emphasize inner freedom. I really feel that that’s the crux here….
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…ne to smash that? And it also exposes kids more to history and cross-cultural wisdom. You know, more field trips, I’d say, more critical dialogue about contemporary problems that they’re experiencing in their families, in their communities. It could be more, much more alive it seems to me, in that way and more awe based in that way….
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…eople we grew up with, we sometimes feel like kids again on the inside, re-experiencing old feelings or just not feeling ourselves. Dr. Dan Siegel refers to this phenomenon as “getting lost in familiar places.” This vulnerability is all the more reason to practice self-compassion and to be wary of old familiar hurtful ways we can think about ourselves. With that in mind, here are a few strategies that can help you stay yourself at the close of you…
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…f psychological resilience that predicts how well we will do in our lives, relationships, personal goals and careers. Maddi’s famous 12-year longitudinal study of Bell Telephone employees concluded that “hardiness is the key to the resiliency for not only surviving, but also thriving, under stress. Hardiness enhances performance, leadership, conduct, stamina, mood and both physical and mental health.” 3. Attention — As Davidson describes it, atten…
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…I’ve also found that, in general, people who remain vulnerable and open to experiencing painful emotions are more willing to take appropriate risks in life and are more humane toward others. In being vulnerable, they are also better able to face death straight forwardly without becoming delusional or creating solutions to reduce or deny existential realities. As Robert J. Lifton put it, “To live with ambiguity is to accept vulnerability.” A person…
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…of dulling, deadening, and disconnecting from themselves rather than fully experiencing their lives. They typically engage in self-parenting, self-nurturing behavior patterns, which are addictive in nature, because they relieve anxiety. These behaviors include a reliance on addictive substances, habitual routines, and rituals, along with addictive, dependent styles of relating to the people closest to them. By the time they reach old age or even m…
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…to make moments precious to us by simply being present with whatever we’re experiencing. We should ask ourselves, “how do I feel right now? What do I see, hear, taste, and smell that brings me joy or pleasure?” We can take a moment each day to write down or list what we’re grateful for as a way to center our minds on what gives each day meaning, even as the days are so unlike our normal lives. In doing this, we make space for who we are, and we sh…
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…heir past, they find themselves reliving and recreating it, essentially re-experiencing old hurts over and over again. Attachment research demonstrates that making sense of the past is the best predictor of our ability to shape our future. This Webinar will introduce the tools for you to dig deep and resolve old traumas, big and small, so that they no longer haunt you. For mental health professionals, it will provide strategies to apply these tool…
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…They may feel anger, sadness and hurt, and not even be aware that they are experiencing these painful emotions. Instead their nameless angst may get played out in the virtual world. It is therefore important to shift them back from the isolation of playing alone to connection. This shift may have to start in the computer world, where a parent can help their child learn more about their emotional world when they play. Who are the characters? What i…
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…ork in various areas of our lives; it tells us not to get too close in our relationships or go too far in our careers. These thoughts can be cruel and berating: Who do you think you are? You’ll never succeed. You’re not like everyone else. No one will ever care about you. These thoughts can also be deceptively calm and soothing: You’re just fine on your own. The only person you can rely on is yourself. You should reward yourself with one more piec…
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