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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:

• The Dhamma Brothers
• The Mask You Live In

• 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

Phyllis E Leavitt links:

• https://phyllisleavitt.com/

Mind.Soul.Dance's links:

• https://linktr.ee/mindsouldance?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
• Email: mindsouldance@gmail.com

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