That Relationship Show Everything You Wanted To Know About Emotions But Were Afraid to Ask
Dec 1, 2023
Hilary Jacobs Hendel, an author and psychotherapist known for her work on emotional health, shares her insights on understanding emotions through the Change Triangle tool. She discusses how perfectionism often stems from anxiety and the importance of body awareness in emotional regulation. Hilary emphasizes processing difficult feelings like shame and guilt for better mental health, and she introduces the concept of emotional defenses in relationships. Expect a thoughtful exploration of mind and emotion to enhance your well-being!
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Emotions Explain Many Symptoms
- Emotions often underlie symptoms labeled as depression or anxiety rather than being the whole problem.
- Learning to process emotions calms the nervous system and improves mental health.
Use The Change Triangle
- Notice your defenses, inhibitory emotions, and core emotions using the change triangle framework.
- Use the triangle to move from defenses down to core emotions to reach a calmer, authentic self.
Hilary's Moment With Her Husband
- Hilary described noticing a controlling tone with her husband, pausing, and tracing it to anxiety and tiredness.
- She identified anger and fear underneath and used the triangle to shift her response.
