TED Radio Hour How we repair and strengthen our most important relationships
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Aug 23, 2024 
Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert, shares transformative insights on emotional resilience and open communication in family dynamics. Alua Arthur, a death doula, emphasizes the importance of embracing mortality and discussing death with loved ones to foster deeper connections. Valérie Courtois, an advocate for Indigenous-led conservation, highlights how understanding our environmental relationships can lead to healing. Together, they explore repairing bonds and the necessity of vulnerability in navigating life's most challenging moments.
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Dinner Disaster
- Becky Kennedy yelled at her son for calling dinner "disgusting".
- She felt deep shame afterward, recognizing her overreaction stemmed from her own stress.
The Power of Repair
- Unrepaired negative experiences force children to self-blame to regain safety.
- Repairing after a rupture changes how a child processes the event, preventing long-term self-blame.
Repairing With Your Child
- Repair by naming what happened, taking responsibility, and stating future changes.
- Avoid blaming the child; focus on managing your own triggers and emotions.
