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How to Deal with Dissociation
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
English - January 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement mindfulness meditation self-help self improvement well being brain mind heart psychology practical psychology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
When we’re presented with challenging circumstances it’s natural for us to cope with them through a wide variety of behaviors. Today Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore one of the most common coping mechanisms: dissociation. This includes what it is, the function it serves, the experiences that can lead to dissociation, and what we can do about it.
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Key Topics:
2:00: What is dissociation?
9:35: “Fragmentation and separation.”
11:45: Recovered and implanted memory.
17:45: Why do people dissociate?
22:10: Common symptoms of dissociation.
29:30: The risks of over-pathologizing.
31:40: Coming into your own life.
36:20: Growing self-worth as an antidote for dissociation.
40:15: Challenges of mindfulness for dissociation.
43:00: Focusing on an aspect of experience.
46:30: Enjoyment as a grounding experience.
48:55: “Our nature is to be associated.”
51:30: Recap
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When we’re presented with challenging circumstances it’s natural for us to cope with them through a wide variety of behaviors. Today Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore one of the most common coping mechanisms: dissociation. This includes what it is, the function it serves, the experiences that can lead to dissociation, and what we can do about it.
Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.
Key Topics:
2:00: What is dissociation?
9:35: “Fragmentation and separation.”
11:45: Recovered and implanted memory.
17:45: Why do people dissociate?
22:10: Common symptoms of dissociation.
29:30: The risks of over-pathologizing.
31:40: Coming into your own life.
36:20: Growing self-worth as an antidote for dissociation.
40:15: Challenges of mindfulness for dissociation.
43:00: Focusing on an aspect of experience.
46:30: Enjoyment as a grounding experience.
48:55: “Our nature is to be associated.”
51:30: Recap
Sponsors:
From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.
Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BEINGWELL and get a free trial of their Premium Membership.
Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.
Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!
Connect with the show:
Follow us on Instagram
Follow Rick on Facebook
Follow Forrest on Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes