The psychological theory of attachment was first described by John Bowlby, a psychoanalyst who researched the effects of separation between infants and their parents (Fraley, 2010).  Then in the 1970's, psychologist Mary Ainsworth expanded greatly upon Bowlby's original work.  

In this Episode, Dr BB shares with audience Bowlby's original finding of the three ways how infants behave upon reunion with the parents: secure attachement; anxious-avoidant; anxious-resistant attachment; and in later years, researchers added a forth attachment style to the list: the disorganized attachment (Kennedy & Kennedy, 20040.

It is easy to see from Dr BB's descriptions of behaviors and emotion regulation how attachment style in childhood can lead to relationship problems in adulthood.  Indeed, it is clear how these attachment styles in childhood lead to attachment types in adulthood.  It definitely benefits the audience to further explore their own attachment styles so to be aware of their own behaviours and how they affect their close relationships.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

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Dr BB shares that research has shown key difference between individual with high and low self-esteem.  The key difference is people with high self-esteem focus on growth and improvement on self, whereas people with low self-esteem focus on not making mistakes in life.

People with low self-esteem often interpret non critical comments as critical. It is precisely this habitual negative interpretation that can hurt their relationships. They are also more likely to experience social anxiety and low levels of interpersonal confidence.

Join Dr BB to explore how low self-esteem hurt your relastionships, and ways to cultivate healtheir esteem and interpretations.

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Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

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Self-reflection invites us to detach ourselves from certainties and to question rigid ideas. Self-reflection helps us to ask ourselves what we really want out of life and what it is that gives us joy, fulfillment and purpose.  It is an essential skill for personal growth, for without it, we walk around unconscious, as if we are sleep walking and often reactive to others and even our own selves.

Dr BB believes that developing good self-reflection should be a daily practice, and in order to achieve this she shares a few areas that we can all delve into.  Come join Dr BB to learn more about this important skill --- self-reflection.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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If you have listened to Episode 94, you now know the meaning of TCK and ATCK.  In this Episode Dr BB shares Patricia Stokes' work on this subject, and how she identifies eight qualities desplayed by this unique demographic that set them apart from other children.    These children grow up being immersed in any number of cultural environments, which in turn have a stricking impact on the development of their identity, philosophy, and personality.  No doubt, they have experienced the trials and tribulations of growing up as a TCK.  All in all,  it is largely considered to be a positive influence in a young person's life, with a number of high profile global leaders who grew up as TCKs.  Listen to find out who they are.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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Are you a TCK? Do you know any TCKs? Are you familiar with the term 'third culture kid'?  The term TCK (or ATCK) is not universally well-known, however, it is used to describe children who have been raised in a diverse cultural environment that is different to one or both of their parents.  Dr BB shares that people are working their families to countries with which they have no natural affinity, and out of this has grown a new community --- Third Culture Kid.
In recent years, with the increase numbers of refugees and immigrants worldwide, Dr BB encourages us all to not stay ignorant of this important and fast growing community.  We need to learn and understand how unique these children are, so that our kids who are not TCKs can learn to include and welcome them into our homes, schools and playgrounds.  Learn to be inclusive and kind toward this community of unique children.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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As a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Counsellor, Dr BB often works with couples (particularly cross-cultural couples) who long for healthier, more loving relationships, yet, they find themselves overly focused on seeking approval from others and/or meeting another person's needs, leading to frustrations and resentment.  More often than not, they are dissatisfied with their partner's ability to "meet" and provide them with the love they so desire.

Why does this happen? Dr BB's view on this is relating to Self-Abandonment.  What does it mean to abandon yourself? And why does Self-Abandonment wreak so much havoc in relationships?  Are you aware if you have any self-abandoning behaviours? 

If you are interested to learn more, join Dr BB this week to have a listen, share, subscribe and review this Episode.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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In this Episode, Dr BB explores two different perspectives on the topic of Stress.  What is stress? Stress can mean different things to different people, and stress can be both negative and positive. Did you know that there is good stress?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health stress is your body's response to any demand.  Dr BB also explains the difference between stressor and stress from the psychological perspective and later she shares one of her teachers - Sadhguru's perspective on pressure, stress and fear.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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Self-esteem has been a hot topic in psychology for decades, and Dr BB believes that there is still much to learn, explore and figure out on its development and what influences it.  Listen to this episode to learn what sets self-esteem apart from other self-directed traits and states.  More importantly, you will also learn the characteristics and negative results on the sad state of impaired (low) self-esteem, as well as the positive outcomes associated with healthy (high) self-esteem.  The good news is you can learn to cultivate and build a healthy (high) self-esteem.

Dr BB welcomes you to join her in this Episode:  Listen, share, subscribe and review this Episode.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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Dr BB explains (in short) Self Concept and Self Identity can be used interchangeably.  Another important question is asked by the audience: "What happens if we have a weak sense of self?" In this Episode, Dr BB explains the meaning of sense of self, the importance of it, and ways weak sense of self show up in our daily life.  She also gives her audience some practical tools to develop a stronger sense of self. 

So come join Dr BB, have a listen, share, subscribe and review this interesting Episode.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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Do you know what is Self-Concept? Do you know your own Self-Concept and the importance of it?  In this Episode Dr  BB challenges her audience to do a self-examination on their self-concept by asking themself this question: How close is your self-image to your ideal self? Is there a huge gap between your self-image and ideal self, and that is why you are feeling the blunder of the incongruence? If your answer to this question is yes, this Episode is for you.
Join Dr BB to learn more about Self-Concept from a scientific point of view. She uses Carl Rogers' theory on Self-Concept and shares the three components that would help you to understand your own self-concept and how exactly do these three components affect one another? And how do they collectively affect your self-concept?

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

This podcast may address sensitive topics related to mental health...