Gentle Presence with John Amodeo: Turning Anxiety & Defensiveness into Connection

<p>Therapist John Amodeo explores gentle presence as an embodied mindfulness practice for navigating real-time relational tension. Rather than forcing composure or relying on willpower, Amodeo and host Serge Prengel demonstrate how acknowledging anxiety, defensiveness, and shame creates room for emotional regulation. By toggling between self-awareness and connection, we learn how personal change happens through presence. </p>

<p>Key Topics<br />

Gentle presence & embodiment<br />

Somatic awareness & focusing<br />

Navigating defensiveness & shame<br />

Relational mindfulness </p>

<p>Resource: ProactiveMindfulness.com</p>