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MindFull of GOOD |
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Dr. Rick Hanson's Occasional Collection of Good, Free Stuff |
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NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
Disorganized Attachment: Heal By Embracing Your Needs |
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"There's a value in finding where you can be trustworthy to yourself in activities you do in your daily routines, in how you stand up for yourself with other people that, 'Hey, I need to step back here because I'm getting really triggered...'
You were not well cared for in the past, but at least today, you can really care for yourself."
— DR. RICK HANSON |
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Dr. Rick and Forrest explore disorganized, or “fearful,” attachment. This complex style occurs when emotional intimacy and distance both feel uncomfortable, and typically arises based on difficult life experiences. They unpack why this attachment pattern forms, what it feels like on the inside, and how it can change over time. Dr. Rick explains how to break the Catch-22 of disorganized attachment, and how fully embracing and expressing your needs can be the key to finding stability. |
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NEW FROM THE WEDNESDAY TALK/MEDITATION: |
Four Ways to Deal with Life’s Challenges Without Suffering Them |
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We stew in old regrets, brace for future disasters, cling to how things should be, or take everything way too personally. Sound familiar? In this talk, I dig into the Buddha’s teaching on dukkha—the unavoidable pain of life—and how we add unnecessary suffering on top through craving.
But here’s the good news: you can practice your way out of that extra suffering. I’ll walk you through four telltale signs of craving—and four powerful shifts you can make to feel stronger, calmer, and more at peace. |
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HAVE YOU READ IT YET? |
Buddha's Brain: 15th Anniversary Edition |
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With more than 500,000 copies in print since it was first published, I'm proud to announce the 15th Anniversary edition of my book Buddha's Brain, which features this new preface.
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ALSO NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
Living with Depression | Dr. Scott Eilers |
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Forrest is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Eilers to explore how he both treats and lives with chronic depression. They discuss anhedonia, the catch-22 of treatment resistance, how to build new practices when it’s the last thing you want to do, acceptance, and how a values-based approach can help someone move forward even when they’re feeling stuck. The conversation touches on some of the existential aspects of depression, the therapeutic relationship, and finding some humor along the way.
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FREE QUIZ: |
What's Blocking Your Calm? |
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We all long for more ease, clarity, and groundedness daily. But sometimes hidden patterns get in the way. Take this short quiz to discover your Calm Blocker.
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ASK RICK: |
I’ve lost my job, my world is collapsing around me, and I’m depressed. I see a counselor but also want to know, are there other things I could do to feel better? |
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It’s obviously normal to be depressed and upset when things are collapsing around a person.
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"I suggest you talk with your counselor about options that could have more impact for you, from exercise to maybe considering medication." |
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In terms of psychological interventions, I don’t know your situation and I can’t make specific recommendations, but Acceptance and Commitment Therapy comes to mind as something you could look into, just Google it. It’s more or less the Serenity Prayer in action: find your way to peace about what you can’t influence, and do your best each day to influence what you can. You might also find the calming and centering practices in Buddha’s Brain to be helpful. |
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RICK'S PICK: |
Peace Through Mediation |
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MindFull of Good is a free newsletter that highlights new and free content from Dr. Rick Hanson and the Being Well Podcast as well as other free offerings to fill yourself up with good. |
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