Anxiety is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals. People tend to develop habitual ways of managing anxiety from childhood, stemming from family patterns. These patterns are categorized as over-functioning and under-functioning, as explained in Harriet's Learner book and derived from Bow and Family Systems theory.
We all have patterned ways of managing our day-to-day anxiety, and these patterns often reflect the roles and expectations of our first families. In this episode, we’ll talk about over- and under-functioning in anxious times, why anxiety is contagious, and how we can cultivate a calm practice.
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