Emotions in Harmony

Grief and sorrow are sadly a part of life, sometimes we might be prepared for it, and sometimes we won't.

How can we deal with these hard feelings while still moving forward?

Listening to your grief just like you listen to the rest of your emotions is a great start for the process of getting better at managing this hard feeling, letting it express itself and letting it go out of your body is the healthiest way of doing it.

Many people when dealing with grief will want to try to lock it away on the deepest parts of themselves, but this action could actually make the emotional pain worst.

Our emotions are there for a reason, and we must listen to them to maintain our emotional health at a peaking point.

In this episode, Dr. Carmen talks with Dr. Liz Caine, who will tell us a bit about how we can manage our grief, especially in times like these when our emotions are heightened.

Who's our guest?Dr. Liz A. Caine (she/her) is a licensed psychologist in Northern California. In her psychotherapeutic work, she is drawn to holding space for people experiencing grief and loss, terminal and chronic illness, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Her approach is informed by social justice, anti-oppression, and decolonizing work. She received a Master's degree in socially Engaged Buddhism from Naropa University in 2006 where she studied global, spiritual models of social justice movements, Buddhism, meditation, and contemplative psychotherapy.

Completing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 2014, she added existential-humanism, spirituality, and clinical psychology.

She is trained in focusing-oriented psychotherapy, contemplative psychotherapy, mindfulness-based interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamics, and motivational interviewing.

She supports clients facing existential issues to help them deepen self-compassion and access their own internal sense of empowerment.

What are we talking about?

• How to manage grief?
• Collective grief
• Continuous grief and how to deal with it
• The recovery
• A small meditation

Connect with Dr. Liz

• [email protected]

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Choosing a good partner has always been difficult for most people, but why?

To choose a good, compatible partner it's necessary to first know yourself, your likes, dislikes, and the goals that you want to reach in life. Keep in mind that this person that is going to come into your life will also have their own likes, hobbies, and goals. Are you willing to live with someone who smokes? Or someone who drinks?

This is where filtering comes in, you must prepare a list of activities or behaviors that make you uncomfortable and start to separate the people that you meet by using the said list. It may sound quite aggressive to filter people this way, but if you think about it, the process of finding someone to spend the rest of your life with is a serious one, and the results we are aiming for is to find the best possible partner; one that can be as reliable and compassionate as possible.

At times, the path of looking for a partner can be difficult and full of insecurities, but if you keep a positive attitude it can actually be very fun and easy. Join us today on this beautiful episode, where Dr. Carmen shares with us how she manifested the relationship with her husband, the steps she took, and some tips for the people out there who also want to manifest the relationship of their dreams!

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How are you keeping the romance alive while staying at home?

The pandemic has made lots of things difficult, and one of those things is keeping a romantic relationship alive. When this situation started and everyone was excited to spend a few days inside their homes many couples were thrilled to have some time to themselves to reconnect and try new hobbies together, but now, as the situation has extended, and we've been at home for such a long time, things are starting to get boring and for some, difficult even.

But how can you keep that relationship up and running? This is the time to grow and overcome difficulties together, to show compassion and lovingly express your support to your partner when the situation gets too overwhelming, it is the time to know exactly when to be there for them and when you both should have some time for yourselves.

In this special episode, Dr. Carmen, and her husband Vince, talk about the small things and actions that can save your relationship when you need it the most, they talk about what science and Dr. Carmen's experience with couples therapy say about the efforts each party has to put into the relationship and the steps they should follow to maintain a harmonious, happy and loving life.

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Going through the experience of a divorce without a doubt is a situation that no one wants to go through in their life regardless of the terms in which the relationship has ended. A divorce can be by mutual agreement or not, and it can even come as a surprise for one of the parties.

The breakdown of a marriage can become a difficult situation to face and accept due to many factors, one of these factors and perhaps the one with the greatest weight that people expose is the situation with their children, since it affects the family environment and in some cases, it can start a legal dispute for custody of minors. Others may be emotional, social, and economic stability with the division of material goods.Breaking a relationship that was expected to last forever is a painful experience where both parties go through a complex grieving process and many times it is necessary to go to therapy to overcome it. When going through this process, it is beneficial to keep in mind several points so that it does not become so uphill, such as remembering the good moments lived, thanking the goals that were achieved together, not looking for a "guilty one", no playing the victim, speaking neutrally with the children, and finally understanding that if there is no longer any affection from both parties or shared interests, that it is a new opportunity to be happy.In this episode, Dr. Carmen Román will be talking with Dr. Maritza Mikolich about her thesis on resilience in Latina women who are going through a divorce process. Connect with Dr. Maritza: https://www.drmikolich.com/ Learn Simple Steps to Manage your Anxiety!:

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We have recently gone through many changes at a global level and with those outside changes, we also did the same inside; with the new rhythm of life that we have been adapting, we have acquired endless skills, knowledge, and habits, we have even set our imagination to fly with creativity or we have taken an activity such as a sport or practices such as yoga and meditation.If you are one of those who have entered the world of meditation, you may have realized that it is an activity that reduces stress and increases the general well-being of our lives. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years by different cultures, for different spiritual, religious, and healing purposes.

If you are a beginner in this practice and you feel a little lost about the space that you should practice in or how to do the meditation, or if, on the contrary, you have not started because you think that you do not have space or the resources indicated to start, do not worry!

In this episode, Dr. Carmen Román will give you a brief guide on how you can adapt your space to meditate in a simple way with what you have at home so that you don't hesitate to start in the field of meditation.

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Throughout the years, eating disorders have been portrayed in media as if it's only a problem that affects heterosexual, young, white females, but in reality, eating disorders have no boundaries and can affect people from any ethnicity, culture, or gender.

And even when we don't want to accept it, we have more cases of eating disorders in our communities of color than we think.

Eating disorders are viewed and treated differently depending on the culture where the affected one comes from; in the case of communities of color, we have a very deep connection with food, sometimes even turning it into a love language. This connection makes it difficult sometimes for the affected ones to get the correct treatment and support from their loved ones.

Knowing this, How can we help ourselves or our loved ones who might be struggling with body image or eating disorders?

In this episode, Dr. Carmen Román interviews Dr. Ghynecee Temple, who will tell us in a very insightful way, why the cases of eating disorders in people of color are not portrayed in media as much, how trauma and eating disorders are linked, and what we can do to help other who are suffering from an eating disorder.

Dr. Ghynecee Temple is a licensed and practicing psychologist at the University of Delaware. Dr. Temple earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology in 2018 from Washington State University. She has been in the field since 2013 and has extensive experience working with clients within higher education settings. She is particularly passionate about teaching others how to overcome adversity in order to live a healthier life. Recently, she and several colleagues were presented with the Bright Initiative Award (2019) at the University of Delaware for developing a program geared to improve access to mental health services for people of color. Dr. Temple is continuously looking for creative avenues to bring her passion for wellbeing to others and has recently launched a YouTube channel dedicated to discussing mental health and other various topics. She utilizes therapy, consultation, teaching, and outreach as her tools to help others.

What will you learn?

• Where do eating disorders come from?
• Are eating disorders more common in communities of color than we might think?
• How each culture deals with eating disorders.
• The attachment to food and different beliefs regarding it.
• Trauma and how it's related to eating disorders.
• How to help ourselves and others

Resources:

• NEDA https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Connect with Dr. Temple:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrGhynnyFromTheBlock/

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrGhynnyFromTheBlock/

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The fact that a person has emotional dependencies is a very detrimental factor for oneself since well-being, tranquility and happiness cease to depend on them, becoming dependent on another person, thus, placing an obstacle when expressing their feelings or wishes.

Emotional dependence is what happens when a person fosters a disproportionate affective bond that ends in addition to the other person, be it their partner, a relative, or even a friend. In some cases it is more difficult to get out of this situation since this dependence can be fed by the other person, making it a cycle.

We always hear that phrase "He's my better half", claiming that one half is nothing without the other when the reality is not like that. Although it is true, in romantic relationships one person comes to complement the other; there should always be a balance and this does not mean that all the burden should fall on one of the two, each person has endless abilities, skills, knowledge, and even talents where they can surely fend for themself.

It is possible to be independent again and for this, you must know what the symptoms of emotional dependence are, what could have originated it, and finally apply the recommendations.

In this episode, Dr. Carmen talks about this important topic and shares some recommendations so that you can create a healthy relationship and prepare to add new people to your life in a healthy way and know which ones hurt you to separate from them.

This content is sponsored by "Los Altos Community Foundation" and we are grateful for their support. Remember that this information is not, in any way, a substitute for therapy.

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It is normal for life to have its ups and downs.

As human beings, we face a series of tests and obstacles every day that we must overcome and learn from them, sometimes perhaps we do not get out of a situation so gracefully and we tend to feel crestfallen or defeated, however, in these moments we must bring out the best in ourselves and stand up stronger than before in order to overcome these obstacles. This capacity that each person has through their abilities, skills, intelligence, and perseverance is called personal growth.

In these times that we are living, the term self-growth is heard much more frequently, but do we know what it is about? It is simply the evolution and the way in which a person is transformed through the new knowledge they acquire, skills, tools, ways of thinking, and habits, to put it simply, everything positive that drives their personal growth and that will allow them to achieve goals with all the potential acquired.

Each person is valuable with their virtues and defects, surely in you, there are endless resources that perhaps you have not even discovered and it is of utmost importance that you work on yourself, for yourself. Taking advantage of the resources you have and focusing on your personal improvement will help you to learn from bad experiences and not be distracted from the direction of your plans despite the barriers that may exist, since what you are looking for is the best version of yourself.

An important matter about this self-improvement is that it leads the one going through it to be fully happy and have no limits, evolving as a person and every new day being the best version of themself is possible until the end of our days, so do not limit yourself to continue learning every day.

This content is sponsored by "Los Altos Community Foundation" and we thank them for their support.

Remember that this information is, in no way, a substitute for therapy.

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People often associate curiosity as an undesirable trait, and when someone curious approaches us, we tend to avoid them. But, is curiosity really a defect or a virtue?

Being curious means having the desire to explore and learn more about what surrounds us or to explore a specific topic; curiosity forms an important role in the learning period of an individual, whether, from childhood or adulthood, curiosity apart from being healthy, induces us to learn and to acquire knowledge that can be useful for our life.

But when does it stop being good and becomes a defect? It occurs when we use curiosity to inquire about things that do not add to us or that can lead us to not so positive consequences.

Being curious can be the spark of many good things since it generates positive ambitions, helps develop creativity, gives us multiple possibilities of solving a problem, protects our brain, increases happiness, accelerates learning, and motivates us to explore.

If you want to know more about this topic and how you can develop it to improve your life, join Dr. Carmen on today's episode! where she will talk about curiosity and how you can positively apply it in your life.

This content is sponsored by "Los Altos Community Foundation"

Remember that this information is not a substitute for therapy, if you have an emergency, please call 911 or the respective emergency number of your country.

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When is a good time to talk to your children about sex? And what is the correct way to do it?

Talking to children about topics such as sexuality and body development can be difficult and sometimes, depending on the culture, it can even be a taboo conversation.

But, as difficult or uncomfortable as it may be, these conversations are vital to our children's development and maturity.

Many parents try to avoid and delay this talk for as long as possible, however, children will come across these topics in conversations with their friends or on television, and there is a possibility that they will not turn directly to you to find the right answers to the questions that arise in their heads.

This is why it is important that, as parents, we learn the correct way to address these hard topics with our children when it's needed, ensuring that the information they receive is correct.

In this episode, Dr. Carmen interviews Holly Osment, LMFT. Who will tell us how and when parents should start talking about sexuality and identity with their children, why it is needed, and the importance this information has in the lives of our children.

Holly Osment is a Sexuality Educator, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and my Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Holly currently has a private practice in the Silicon Valley area, in San Francisco.

Since 2014, she has been teaching a graduate-level course on Human Sexuality and additionally, has been a clinical assistant since 2003 for the graduate-level hypnotherapy class at Santa Clara University.

What you'll learn:

• Why is it important to talk about sexuality with our children?
• When you should talk to them
• How to have "The talk"
• How to talk about sex in a Non-shaming way
• Consent and Body Parts names
• When to start teaching about menstruation?
• It's never too late to talk about sex to your child
• Sexuality and Religion

Resources:

• Amaze https://amaze.org/

• Amaze Jr. https://amaze.org/jr/

• Sex Positive Families https://sexpositivefamilies.com/

• Scarlateen https://www.scarleteen.com/

Connect with Holly:

• https://hollyosment.com/

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Are you ready to enhance your overall life? Learn how to Negotiate Anything!

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Enroll today and claim a 10% discount and a free 30 minutes psychoeducation with me!

Donate here:

• https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3403609

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