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S5E5- Internalizing vs Externalizing: Understanding Emotional Reactions
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In this week's episode, TLC & Dr. Lee discuss a recent two-hour conversation they had focused on the concepts of internalizing and externalizing emotions.
They explore how these 2 categories of emotional reactions impact communication, especially during times of dysregulation.
They also talk about personal experiences in learning how to stop reacting, the societal judgements around emotional expression, and the harmful effects of both internalizing and externalizing.
The episode serves as a prelude to next week's episode, "The Anatomy of a Fight", and emphasizes the importance of healthy emotional expression and self-awareness. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own tendencies and practice curiosity instead of self-judgment.
00:00 Introduction and Unexpected Conversations
01:16 Understanding Internalizing vs. Externalizing
02:17 Personal Experiences with Externalizing
03:40 The Harm of Suppressing Emotions
06:37 The Aftermath of Emotional Responses
07:59 Practicing Healthy Emotional Expression
12:20 Invitation to Self-Reflection
14:25 Conclusion and Teasers for Next Episode
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120 episodes
Manage episode 426828953 series 2893345
In this week's episode, TLC & Dr. Lee discuss a recent two-hour conversation they had focused on the concepts of internalizing and externalizing emotions.
They explore how these 2 categories of emotional reactions impact communication, especially during times of dysregulation.
They also talk about personal experiences in learning how to stop reacting, the societal judgements around emotional expression, and the harmful effects of both internalizing and externalizing.
The episode serves as a prelude to next week's episode, "The Anatomy of a Fight", and emphasizes the importance of healthy emotional expression and self-awareness. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own tendencies and practice curiosity instead of self-judgment.
00:00 Introduction and Unexpected Conversations
01:16 Understanding Internalizing vs. Externalizing
02:17 Personal Experiences with Externalizing
03:40 The Harm of Suppressing Emotions
06:37 The Aftermath of Emotional Responses
07:59 Practicing Healthy Emotional Expression
12:20 Invitation to Self-Reflection
14:25 Conclusion and Teasers for Next Episode
Want to connect with us?
On the web:
On social:
By email:
- hello@institutefortrauma.com
120 episodes
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