On Purpose with Jay Shetty Lori Gottlieb ON: How To Deal With Difficult Emotions During Tough Times To Support Your Family & Friends Effectively
Apr 6, 2020
Lori Gottlieb, a renowned psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author, shares her passion for storytelling and its power in therapy. She discusses the importance of embracing emotions for personal growth and fostering vulnerability in relationships. Gottlieb highlights how parents can support their children in expressing emotions, the complexities of grief, and the fear of joy. With insights on kindness and effective communication, she emphasizes the transformative nature of sharing personal narratives to build deeper connections.
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Validating Children's Feelings
- Let kids access their feelings without dismissing them.
- Avoid talking children out of emotions like sadness or anger.
The Impact of Suppressed Emotions
- Unexpressed feelings can manifest as negative behaviors like short tempers or overconsumption.
- Numbness is not the absence of feelings, but rather being overwhelmed by them.
Fear of Feelings
- Notice when you become afraid of a feeling.
- Recognize that this fear is often more intense than the feeling itself.
