The true benefits of ambivalence | Allan Zuckoff

Описание: Join me on 'Compassion in a T Shirt' with special guest Dr. Allan Zuckoff, a clinical psychologist and expert in motivational interviewing. We dive into the concept of ambivalence, its associated discomfort, and how people often get stuck. And we discover the benefits of ambivalence, including how it can signal the need to slow down and promote resilience. Allan also shares practical tips for navigating ambivalence, such as self-affirmation and exploring core values. This episode is a rich conversation for anyone looking to understand and harness the power of ambivalence in their personal transformation.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:49 Defining Ambivalence
04:36 The Discomfort of Ambivalence
06:25 Ambivalence in Decision Making
08:52 Dialectical Thinking and Ambivalence
13:52 Ambivalence and Uncertainty
27:12 The Cycle of Avoidance and Impulsivity
33:24 Self-Trust and Decision Making
44:27 Benefits of Ambivalence
54:01 Embracing Discomfort and Indecision
54:39 Benefits of Distress Tolerance
55:55 Emotional Resilience and Ambivalence
57:00 Understanding Complicated Grief
59:22 The Role of Ambivalence in Grief
01:03:04 Cognitive and Emotional Ambivalence
01:07:57 Exploring Vertical Ambivalence
01:09:53 Values Card Sort Exercise
01:24:06 Self-Affirmation and Confidence
01:32:08 Practical Takeaways for Handling Ambivalence
01:42:34 Final Thoughts and Reflections

LINKS:

Finding Your Way to Change: How the Power of Motivational Interviewing Can Reveal What You Want and Help You Get There (Zuckoff, 2015)
https://amzn.to/41pHaIs

Allan's recent blog on the topic of ambivalence:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/bl...

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://amzn.to/4knPv7h

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