RESOURCES

Videos on PROCESSING OUR EMOTIONS: 

Below are some great videos created by “Therapy in a Nutshell” I like to share with clients to introduce the concept of “emotion processing,” why it’s important, and how some of the handy coping methods we may have perfected in order to survive life can also end up getting in the way of feeling emotionally grounded and whole.

 
 
Here is a video (by the same wonderfully generous therapist/content creator, Emma!) introducing some “Grounding Exercises” which can help “un-flip” our brain in moments where it could be helpful to use our bodies to tell our nervous system we are not in high alert danger:
 

Videos on working with Cognitive Distortions:  

Here are 2 Videoson identifying and changing CognitiveDistortions, and one on“CognitiveDefusion” which can be helpful to loosen the hold of cognitive distortions that feel more stuck.

 

“Men are disturbed not by the things which happen, but by the opinions about the things.” -Epictetus

 
The Personal Iceberg Metaphor (Virginia Satir)

Here are some videos about theIceberg MetaphorandCoping Stances:

 

Also, here is one more that explains more this theory’s approach to “change”:


EFT & the Negative Interaction Cycle

Here is an introduction video regarding the “negative interaction cycle” many couples can find themselves stuck in, and the “map” EFT has provided in understanding, navigating and potentially transforming this interaction cycle.

 
“Taming the Cycle: Finding and changing the patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship”