EP #1369: How to Create Emotional Security with Your Loved Ones in Order to Have More Fulfilling Relaitonships

Send us Fan MailYou can work with Dr. John. He is the BEST therapist I have ever had:TEXT: 719-310-9495 EMAIL: [email protected] Get Dr. John's books here:  Making Movies in Our Minds: Working Through Our Anxiety - July 3, 2023: https://tinyurl.com/b7kp2etkConnecting In A Disconnected World: Activities That Build Connections With Children:  https://tinyurl.com/53vswdbySummaryIn this episode, Lisa Davis and Dr. John Trentalange discuss the importance of emotional safety in relationships. They explore the concept of emotional safety and how it is the foundation of trust and communication. They also provide tips for parents on how to create emotional safety for their children. Dr. John emphasizes the importance of listening, expressing emotions in healthy ways, and being in touch with our bodies. They also touch on the topic of triggers and the need for active listening and effective communication.Keywordsemotional safety, relationships, trust, communication, parenting, expressing emotions, active listening, triggersTakeawaysEmotional safety is the foundation of trust and communication in relationships.An emotionally safe person allows others to express their emotions, thoughts, and opinions without judgment or dismissal.Parents can create emotional safety for their children by allowing them to express their emotions and providing safe ways to do so.It is important to differentiate between emotions and behavior, teaching children healthy ways to express their emotions.Being in touch with our bodies and recognizing tension can help in maintaining emotional safety.Using 'I' statements and active listening can improve communication and emotional safety in relationships.Sound Bites"Emotional safety to me is the real foundation""Most things in life are opinion, it's not right or wrong""Every single person, whether they're a baby or they're 200 years old, needs to be power controlled attention"Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview05:16Creating Emotional Safety for Children09:52Recognizing Triggers and Taking Space14:35Effective Communication for Emotional Safety