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Self-Help's BIGGEST Misconceptions: Therapy, Trauma, and Resilience

Self-Help's BIGGEST Misconceptions: Therapy, Trauma, and Resilience

FromBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson


Self-Help's BIGGEST Misconceptions: Therapy, Trauma, and Resilience

FromBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As mental health and the psychological sciences have gone increasingly mainstream, so too have some common misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the first of two episodes, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore some of the biggest misconceptions related to therapy, trauma, and what it means to be "resilient."Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You  can watch this episode on YouTube.Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Membership includes expanded show notes and transcripts of the episodes. Key Topics:0:00: Introduction2:10: Misconception #1: "Personal growth is narcissistic."5:05: The social value of individual growth.10:25: Misconception #2: "Well-being is all about individual effort."18:50: Misconception #3: "Therapy is for people who are messed up."23:00: Misconception #4: "If I go to therapy, I'll become dependent on it."30:00: Misconception #5: "If I go to therapy, it'll destabilize me or mess me up."34:45: Misconception #6: "People use the word 'trauma' too much. These days EVERYTHING is a 'trauma.'"43:50: How we define what is and isn't stressful.48:10: RecapSponsors: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. Find the new CBD+ performance gummies and the whole dosist health line-up today at dosisthealth.com. Use promo code BEINGWELL20 for 20% off your purchase. New Day from Lemonada just premiered on September 15th - listen wherever you get podcasts.Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Connect with the show:Follow Forrest on YouTubeFollow the Podcast on InstagramFollow Forrest on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes
Released:
Sep 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore the practical science of lasting well-being, and teach you how to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New conversations every Monday.