Posted: March 31, 2022
Positive emotions hold value and can be encouraged in our lives , here's some ideas on that. What emotions do for us Negative emotions have value, they highlight and prepare us for difficult situations (usually the next 3-30 seconds) Genuine positive emotions have value on...
Posted: March 31, 2022
Resilience is the ability to bounce back and grow from negative emotional experiences and by flexible adaptation to the changing demands of stressful experiences Variables that contribute to resilience Biology Self awareness Tracking your emotions, thoughts, reactions Awareness of body Knowing your strengths, correcting for...
Posted: March 31, 2022
Optimism, the engine of resilience , is believing in the hope for a better future. Optimists are fairly good at separating what they can control, accepting what they can’t, and seeing stressors as challenges, not threats. Benefits of Optimism Better health, recover from many injuries...
Posted: March 29, 2022
Generally, four major discussions are found in relationships. These are certainly not the only ones, they are the ones I spend the most time helping people learn, hone, or practice. Always be willing to take a time out . There’s a problem between us (we...
Posted: March 29, 2022
Introduced by the Gottman Institute , this is a three phase process to help restore trust after an incident that has challenged trust. Steps Atonement The one who is attempting to restore trust or offer repair must atone for breaches of trust. One can write...
Posted: March 29, 2022
Active Constructive Responding (ACR) is a way of responding when someone shares good experiences or information. If the receiver of the good news actively and constructively responds it can often provide a boost in wellbeing to both people involved in the conversation. Important aspects include...