Dealing with Sadness through Self-Compassion (sadness and Polyvagal Theory‪)‬ Stuck Not Broken

Emotions, including sadness, are not random but are responses to our body's state. Use this three-step process to begin feeling your sadness with self-compassion.
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01:11 Understanding Sadness and Emotions
01:40 The Polyvagal Theory and Emotions
03:37 Recognizing and Validating Sadness
04:10 The Three-Step Process: Validate, Normalize, Give Permission
06:24 Anchoring in Safety and Dealing with Sadness
10:11 Different Flavors of Sadness
11:09 Polyvagal Trauma Relief System and Conclusion
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Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).