How to Become Securely Attached

How to Become Securely Attached

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Recovering from BPD with Mentalization-Based Therapy with Robert Drozek

Have you ever had a friend not text you back, and you’re certain that they’re mad at you? This is often a disruption in the process of mentalization: the ability to recognize that our thoughts and feelings might not be facts. Mentalization is a process we can all struggle with, b ...  Show more

Breaking the Habit of Overthinking: Rumination, Cognitive Bypassing, and the Insight Trap

Why does knowing we overthink not help us stop? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss why rumination becomes a self-reinforcing habit, and why insight alone rarely helps. They distinguish between rumination and reflection, and talk about how balancing acceptance and agency can help us go ...  Show more

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