Manage Strong Emotions & Divorce with Dignity with Dr. Susan Heitler
It’s no surprise that divorcing couples deal with…
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02/05/2020
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It’s no surprise that divorcing couples deal with strong emotions. And yet, we know that our brains work best when we’re in the Calm Zone. So, how do we manage the feelings of anxiety, anger or sadness that come up in the divorce process? How do we bring ourselves back to that quiet, problem-solving mode so that we can divorce with dignity? Dr. Susan Heitler is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger and marital difficulties. Educated at Harvard and NYU, Dr. Heitler is the author of several books, including Prescriptions Without Pills: For Relief from Depression, Anger, Anxiety and More and The Power of Two: Secrets to a Strong and Loving Marriage. She is often called upon to present training workshops for therapists around the world, and Dr. Heitler’s work has been featured in Men’s Health, Woman’s World, Parenting and Psychology Today, among many other media outlets. On this episode, Dr. Heitler joins Katherine to share her Bump Theory of dealing with life’s challenges and walk us through the five possible reactions to a difficult situation like divorce. She explains why our brains don’t work under the influence of strong emotions and describes how to navigate the anxiety that comes when we’re facing the unknown. Listen in to understand Dr. Heitler’s Best Possible Light exercise for reframing shame and learn how to alleviate anger, anxiety and depression—without pills! Topics Covered Why our brains don’t work under the influence of strong emotions The 5 reactions to challenging situations in Dr. Heitler’s Bump Theory 1. Finding solutions 2. Fight 3. Fold 4. Freeze 5. Flee The consequences of anger, depression, anxiety and avoidance How to navigate the anxiety of changes associated with divorce The interventions for divorcing couples at Prescriptions Without Pills Dr. Heitler’s Best Possible Light exercise for reframing shame Why couples considering divorce should find a good therapist Dr. Heitler’s take on narcissism, sociopathy and personality disorder Connect with Dr. Susan Heitler Prescriptions Without Pills: https://prescriptionswithoutpills.com/ Therapy Help: https://www.therapyhelp.com/ Dr. Heitler on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/resolution-not-conflict Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/ Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/ Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1 The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246 Email: [email protected] Call (914) 738-7765 Resources Prescriptions Without Pills: For Relief from Depression, Anger, Anxiety and More by Susan Heitler PhD: https://www.amazon.com/Prescriptions-Without-Pills-Depression-Anxiety/dp/1630478105 Bump Theory: https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/bump-theory/ Power of Two: https://www.poweroftwomarriage.com/ The Power of Two: Secrets to a Strong and Loving Marriage by Susan Heitler PhD: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Two-Secrets-Strong-Marriage/dp/1572240598?ie=UTF8&keywords=power%20of%20two%20dr.%20heitler&qid=1462300056&ref_=sr_1_fkmr0_2&sr=8-2-fkmr0 Marriage Story: https://www.netflix.com/title/80223779
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