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In "Healing the Unconscious Conflicts of Being Our Authentic Self Using the Change Triangle," Hilary Jacobs Hendel discusses how childhood trauma and adverse conditions cause individuals to block core emotions like anger, sadness, fear, joy, and excitement using inhibitory emotions and defense mechanisms. These adaptations, while initially protective, hinder emotional expression and well-being in adulthood. The Change Triangle is introduced as a tool to help individuals identify and process their core emotions, facilitating emotional regulation and mental health. Through case examples, Hendel illustrates how reconnecting with core emotions, despite past conditioning, promotes healing and reduces stress. The paper advocates for integrating emotional awareness into psychotherapy, emphasizing that emotions are crucial for overall well-being.

  • Understand the role of core emotions in emotional and physical well-being.

  • Recognize how childhood trauma and adverse conditions lead to the use of inhibitory emotions and defense mechanisms.

  • Learn how the Change Triangle can be used to identify and process core emotions.

  • Explore the impact of cultural and familial influences on emotional expression and regulation.

  • Identify the differences between core emotions and inhibitory emotions through case examples.

  • Appreciate the importance of integrating emotional awareness into therapeutic practices for holistic mental health.

Course curriculum

    1. Download Article

    2. Healing the Unconscious Conflicts of Being Our Authentic Self Using the Change Triangle (Part 1)

    3. Healing the Unconscious Conflicts of Being Our Authentic Self Using the Change Triangle (Part 1) Quiz

    4. Healing the Unconscious Conflicts of Being Our Authentic Self Using the Change Triangle (Part 2)

    5. Healing the Unconscious Conflicts of Being Our Authentic Self Using the Change Triangle (Part 2)

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