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Sep 2023
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872 - 12 Strategies for Mindfulness and ...

DR. DAWN-ELISE SNIPES
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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques

00:02:56 - Different interpretations and truths

00:03:46 - Empowering conscious choices

00:04:23 - Examining interpretations and reactions

00:05:35 - The role of family context in mental health

00:06:01 - The Impact of Early Interactions on Schema Formation

00:08:58 - Understanding Age-Appropriate Communication

00:11:53 - The Impact of Insecure Attachment in Childhood

00:14:41 - Effects of addiction on children and caregivers

00:17:36 - The Terrifying Thought of Giving up Addiction

00:18:38 - Growing up in a Scary Environment

00:19:17 - Common Characteristics in Household with Uncontrolled Mental Health Issues

00:20:26 - Repeating Actions from the Past

00:20:33 - Developing Mindful Self-Awareness

00:23:41 - Cultivating General Awareness and Reflection

00:26:37 - Having Safe Conversations

00:27:16 - Radically Accepting Internal Experiences

00:28:35 - Following the Road Signs

00:29:33 - Unhooking from Thoughts and Feelings

00:31:23 - Using Dialectics for Acceptance and Self-Care

00:32:26 - The Dialectics of Stress and Happiness

00:35:33 - The Impact of Context on Reactions

00:38:15 - Understanding Vulnerabilities in Similar Situations

00:38:37 - Changing Your Relationship with Stressors, Depression, and Addiction

00:41:33 - Recognizing and Accepting Feelings

00:44:33 - Prioritizing Energy Credits in Your Life

00:46:18 - Recognizing the Benefits of Staying the Same

00:47:10 - Using a Broad Functional Approach for Improvement

00:47:29 - Healing the HPA Axis for Mental Health and Addiction

00:50:38 - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation

00:53:55 - The Importance of Psychological Flexibility

00:56:42 - Tools for Self-Reflection and Improvement

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