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ERP 222: How to Deal with Triggers in Relationship An Interview with Dr. David Richo

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David Richo Ph.D. is a Psychotherapist, Writer, and Workshop Leader. He teaches at a variety of places including Esalen and Spirit Rock Buddhist Center. He shares his time between Santa Barabara and San Francisco in California. Dave combines psychological and spiritual perspectives in his work.

In this episode, David Richo and Dr. Jessica Higgins discuss: 

  • The 3 common triggers: fear, anger, and sadness. 
  • The valuable lessons you can learn from your triggers.
  • What happens when we live with triggers for a long period of time. 
  • Recognizing that you can be triggered by an environment, people, and/or events.
  • Tools for working through triggers.

“Relationships work best when we give equal attention to our own needs and to the needs of our partners and children.”  —  David Richo 

Mentioned: 

Shifting Criticism into Connected Communication

ERP 195: Essential Elements of Love (Podcast)

ERP 196: Essential Elements of Love – Part Two (Podcast)

Transcript:

ERP 222: How to Deal With Triggers in Relationship, an Interview with Dr. David Richo

Connect with David Richo: 

Website: DaveRicho.com

Books:

Triggers (*Amazon Affiliate link)

When the Past is Present (*Amazon Affiliate link)

How to Be an Adult in Love (*Amazon Affiliate link)

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2 Comments

  1. Jen
    Jen on July 21, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Thank you. I am dealing with triggers in my relationship and needed to listen to this today.

    Reply
    • Dr. Jessica Higgins
      Dr. Jessica Higgins on July 23, 2020 at 11:44 am

      You are welcome. Thank you for listening and taking the time to comment. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

      Reply

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