Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

Using Mindfulness When You're Triggered

Rick Hanson

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What should we do when we get triggered — especially by other people? In this talk, I discuss how mindfulness, focused attention, open awareness, and non-clinging help us manage reactivity, reduce rumination, and relate more wisely to ourselves and others.

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