Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Brené on Anxiety, Calm + Over/Under-Functioning
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Apr 3, 2020 Exploring anxiety patterns in families, the speaker delves into over- and under-functioning responses. A frantic rush to the emergency room showcases dynamics in crisis situations. Managing anxiety and promoting calmness through understanding coping mechanisms and cultivating integrity.
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Anxiety Is Highly Contagious
- Anxiety is highly contagious and usually reflects group dynamics rather than just individual causes.
- One person's anxiety can quickly trigger anxiety in an entire team or family, spreading like wildfire.
Anxiety Patterns From Childhood
- We develop patterned ways to manage anxiety called over-functioning and under-functioning from childhood family roles.
- Over-functioners control and rescue; under-functioners become less competent and invite others to take over.
Shame Fuels Anxiety Patterns
- Labels given to over- or under-functioning behaviors trigger shame and create unwanted identities.
- Naming behaviors as anxiety responses rather than personal flaws helps us see the possibility for change.