Difficult Emotions are Not Dangerous with Dr. Regine Galanti, PhD

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Why anxiety exists in our bodies and how it's been evolutionarily necessary

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Bevacqua, and Dr. Regine Galanti discuss emotions, highlighting how even uncomfortable emotions are valid. They dive deep into the often challenging emotion of anxiety, talk about how to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful anxious thoughts and explore practical ways to manage kids' anxiety. Dr. Galanti also shares the importance of setting limits on discussing anxieties, including her rule of only talking about it once, and she explains the three ways anxiety manifests in kids: thoughts, physical reactions, and behaviors. Finally, they discuss the value of failure and how some parental actions may unintentionally interfere with their children's ability to learn this crucial skill.

Dr. Regine Galanti, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, OCD, and behavioral issues in children, teens, and adults. She is an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Galanti is the founder of Long Island Behavioral Psychology, a therapy practice in Nassau County, Long Island. She is also a mother and the author of Parenting Anxious Kids, Anxiety Relief for Teens, and When Harley Has Anxiety.

“You can’t have anxiety without having it in your body too.”

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• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Resources:

• Dr. Regine Galanti on Instagram 

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• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

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