Speaking with Dr. Phyllis E Leavitt about her new book "America in Therapy," where we discuss all but not limited to the Roots and Causes of Hatred and Violence in America.
KEY POINTS:
Dealing with Dysfunction in relationships, the work place, society, family homes, self, etc.
Psychotherapy and Psychology
Makes us feel safe, cared for, belong
The Root cause of trauma– conditioning, nature vs nurture
Trait inheritance or adopted/learned behavior
PTSD
Documentaries:
Quotes/Advice from Phyllis:
“No one is the worst thing they’ve ever done”
Restraint
Come and sit, restrain impulses and reactions
Learn to tolerate the distress
The hurt from someone
Reflection of self
Looking at yourself
See your actions
Taking Responsibility
Using I statements above “You” statements
Less blame
Taking out blame
Tone of voice, facial expression, body language
Rehabilitation/ Rehabilitating ourselves
Making amends
Shifting my approach
Threshold about taking on too much responsibility
Reconciliation
Make agreements of understanding one another
Let it go
Reconnect
Come back to love
Makes us feel safe, cared for, belong
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