During this time of increased isolation our needs for connection are harder to meet than ever. Today Rick and Forrest are exploring how we can use the psychological technique of "attunement" to connect better with others, and meet our own need for connection.\nLife After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.\nKey Topics:\n2:15: Moments that satisfy our need for connection.\xa0\n5:45: The \u201cStill Face Experiment\u201d\xa0\n8:55: Attention, availability, responsiveness.\xa0\n10:35: Which relationships fill you up?\n13:50: What is attunement?\n18:40: The \u201cemotional risk\u201d of attunement.\xa0\n24:30: Paying attention.\xa0\n31:20: Being open to being changed.\n33:10: Do I matter to you?\n37:30: Availability and co-regulation.\n41:15: \u201cOur interactions are systems.\u201d\xa0\n42:30: Rick pushes back a bit on co-regulation.\n44:50: The impact of our nature on how we view interactions.\n47:45: Becoming responsive.\n52:40: Communicating wants and needs.\xa0\n57:40: Respecting your own needs.\xa0\n59:15: The impact of social power and privilege on our interactions.\n1:04:30: Recap\nForrest has a new YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel, and watch his newest video over there.\xa0\nSponsors:\nFrom 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\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nWant to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes