{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Negative Self-Talk Isn\u2019t the Enemy (Best Of)","description":"Original Air Date: November 7, 2023 Join Lisa Dion as she dives into a topic we all experience\u2014therapists, parents, children\u2014negative self-talk. Despite the countless affirmations we try, negative self-talk refuses to go away. But what if it wasn\u2019t meant to? In this perspective-shifting episode, Lisa explores the purpose behind negative self-talk and how it can actually support us. What You\u2019ll Learn: How negative self-talk shows up in thoughts like \u201cI should,\u201d \u201cI shouldn\u2019t,\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m not good enough\u201d Why positive affirmations alone often don\u2019t work The surprising function of negative self-talk and what it\u2019s really trying to do The neuroscience behind it as a homeostatic mechanism in the mind Shifts in understanding depression and the role of negative self-talk Strategies to honor yourself while working with your inner critic How negative self-talk can become an ally in your journey toward authenticity Tune in to gain a new perspective on your inner dialogue and discover how understanding negative self-talk can help you navigate life with wisdom, self-compassion, and authenticity. \ud83d\udc95 Additional Resources:   \ud83d\udc9c Learn more about Synergetic Play Therapy: Visit our website for courses, resources, and certification opportunities \ud83d\udcda Explore Our Books and Read Aggression in Play Therapy \u2728 SPT Foundation: Learn more about its mission, team, and initiatives \ud83d\udd17 Follow us on Instagram \ud83d\udd17 Find us on Facebook ","author_name":"Lessons from the Playroom","author_url":"http:\/\/lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com\/site","html":"