Is people pleasing helpful? How do you approach helping someone to understand why they are stuck in that people pleasing cycle?

In this episode, we speak with founder of Thea psychology Dr Hanne Warren. Hanne is a clinical psychologist and specialises in working with women who struggle with issues like people pleasing. Hanne shares her journey from working in the NHS to starting her private practice, focusing on the unique challenges her clients face with people-pleasing behaviours. She shares the importance of diving deep into the roots of people-pleasing, its functions, and the techniques used to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms. From the downward arrow technique to the importance of self-compassion and body awareness, Hanne provides valuable insights and practical tools .

Highlights of the episode include:

04:02 - The essence of people-pleasing and why it happens

08:10 - Formulating and understanding client histories

15:30 - The downward arrow technique for uncovering core fears

22:45 - Techniques for building self-compassion and body awareness

30:55 - Realising the costs of people-pleasing and making change

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Other relevant information as mentioned in this episode

Accessible and compassionate ACT training courses via ACTivating Your Practice with Dr Dawn Johnson and Dr Richard Bennett - https://activatingyourpractice.newzenler.com/

Apps:

The Self-Compassion App

Books:

ACT Made Simple - Harris

CFT Made Simple - Kolts

Experiencing Compassion-Focussed Therapy from the Inside Out - Kolts, Bell, Bennett-Levy and Irons

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