How to Slowly Stop Negative Coping Skills

Published: March 26, 2024, noon

Explore practical strategies for understanding and gradually replacing negative coping skills eventually and slowly with healthier alternatives, employing the principles of the Polyvagal Theory. Host Justin Sunseri shares insights from a discussion with his private community, offering techniques to recognize and modify behaviors such as binge eating by creating a mindful space between impulse and action. The episode navigates the challenges of self-regulation and provides a compassionate framework for individuals seeking to address their coping strategies without judgment or shame.

00:00 Introduction

01:17 Strategies for Managing Negative Coping Skills

05:22 The Journey Towards Mindfulness and Self-Regulation

07:13 Preparation Stage of Change

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