S16 Ep10: Dr. Alison Cook on Toxicity and Gaslighting (UYE 10)
Mar 28, 2024
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Dr. Alison Cook, an expert in emotions and relationships, joins to discuss toxic relationships and emotions. Topics include naming and framing emotions, signs of toxicity, what to do in toxic relationships, and resources for abuse. Learn how to navigate through challenging relationships and prioritize emotional well-being.
Naming and framing emotions helps navigate through them in healthier ways.
Recognizing and setting boundaries in toxic relationships is crucial for personal well-being and growth.
Deep dives
Understanding Emotions in Relationships
Acknowledging and accepting emotions, both positive and negative, in healthy relationships is explored. The podcast delves into the importance of recognizing toxic emotions and behaviors, emphasizing the difference between toxic environments and those rooted in healthier connections. By naming and understanding emotions, individuals can navigate challenging feelings and establish boundaries to foster healthier relationships.
Navigating Toxicity and Relationship Dynamics
The episode highlights the complexities of toxicity in relationships, distinguishing between toxic patterns like guilt-tripping, manipulation, and gaslighting, and healthy expressions of emotions within relationships. Understanding toxic behaviors and their impact is crucial in differentiating between toxic relationships that require boundaries and healthier dynamics that allow for emotional expression and growth.
Establishing Boundaries and Self-Preservation
Setting boundaries and recognizing toxic behaviors are pivotal steps in safeguarding one's well-being in relationships. The podcast stresses the importance of taking actionable steps to protect oneself from toxic influences, whether it involves excusing oneself from harmful conversations or seeking external support to navigate challenging relationships effectively.
Embracing Emotional Complexity and Healing
Embracing emotional complexity and integrating faith-based practices with emotional intelligence is highlighted as a transformative tool for personal growth and relationship dynamics. Recognizing the value of emotional health and navigating emotional landscapes with wisdom and clarity can lead to healing, self-awareness, and empowered decision-making in relationships.
Dr. Alison Cook joins Jennie to talk about emotions and how to navigate feelings within relationships. Relationships can be challenging, but what happens when they become toxic and you begin to experience
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MAIN POINTS:When you begin to name and frame your emotions, you can begin brave a healthier way through the emotion
Toxic relationships include consistent patterns of behaviors over time of a person not taking ownership of behaviors and emotions.
What to do and say if you are in a toxic relationship
If you are in an abusive relationship - National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
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