How can we better resource ourselves to face the challenging, even traumatic, experiences that lie in our past?New Sponsor: Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Key Topics:03:45: The necessity of eventually contacting trauma material in order to heal.06:50: Challenges, resources, and vulnerabilities. 11:20: Key resources for facing challenging experiences. 16:15: Courage and self-worth.22:00: General resources for disengaging from activation.28:00: Contacting challenging material safely.36:20: The nature of all experiences. From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need. Hardwire lasting change into your mind and heart in just a few minutes a day  with Dr. Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price!Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes