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Pod Therapy

#315: Social Worker Supremacy, Self Talk vs Coping Skills, Social Invisibility

Jan 18, 2024
This podcast episode covers topics such as social workers being the best therapists, coping skills for negative self talk, feeling socially invisible, missing your therapist, parents feeling owed, helping children through combative divorce. They also discuss dark and disturbing topics like abuse, fraud, and go fund me scams. The episode explores variations in therapy disciplines, struggle with low self-image, being honest with your therapist, the impact of social media on feelings of exclusion and invisibility, and the importance of taking action and engaging with others.
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Quick takeaways

  • Distraction techniques for negative self-talk may not address the root problem of low self-esteem.
  • Finding acceptance and mindfulness can help address negative thoughts and low self-esteem.

Deep dives

Coping with Negative Self-Image and Cognitive Distortions

Matthias shares the struggle of dealing with a negative self-image and cognitive distortions. While being able to recognize the start of a negative thought spiral, Matthias relies on distracting techniques to avoid going down that path. However, this leads to a feeling of avoiding the deeper underlying problem of low self-esteem. Matthias wonders if there's a way to address this issue and move forward.

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