The speaker believes that in order to help emotionally scarred individuals, one must first get inside their head, experience their pain and feelings, and then think objectively about possible solutions or coping mechanisms. Although tragedies cannot be changed, dwelling on them is not helpful.
The speaker shares her personal experience and locations where she prefers to cry in private, such as in a car or in the shower.
The strength lies in controlling your emotions, not denying them - this is the way to avoid unhelpful and destructive emotions. It is important to focus on introspection, alertness, and wisdom instead of worry.
The importance of recognizing and expressing different parts of oneself and the range of emotions that come with it is discussed in detail.
The father of attachment science, John Bowlby, linked biology and social interaction patterns in a testable way that gives us a map to love relationships, and shows that we are interdependent human beings wired for connection from the cradle to the grave. Our long term vulnerability has wired our nervous system in a particular way and creates these social dramas.
The speaker shares how reframing past traumas as opportunities for growth and learning can help with the healing process. Though there may be negative emotions associated with the event, it can be empowering to look back and see how it has shaped who we are today.