In this Episode Chris revisits the topic of Moral Courage with co-host Matthew Hanks. Would they take action if they were in a situation that could cause harm for themselves or someone close to them? What goes through a person’s mind when they come across situations that they know are wrong or is dangerous? What must a person do to have moral courage? Why is it hard for someone to speak up in situations like these?
Tune in to see Moral Courage Revisited Through a Therapist’s Eyes.
Previous Episodes:
Episode #7 – Moral Courage: What We Need When We Think We See a Problem
Are you Stuck…How to get out of Avoidance – Ep145
Why is Change so Hard – Ep140
Episode #13 – Stop a Bully in Three Steps
Listen for the following takeaways from the Show:
- Moral Courage is the courage to take action for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse consequences.
- You have to start with what “right” looks like to you.
- This is primarily discussed in religious circles and academia.
- First part is acknowledging the act is happening.
- Second part is acknowledging that the act is wrong.
- Third part is do you act or stand up in the situation.
- You should talk to your kids about scenarios they could encounter so they will know how to handle them.
- Has the change in what is viewed as right and wrong made a difference is how moral courage is handled.
- When looking at when to speak, most people will look at danger management as the deciding factor.
- How you handle these situations changes drastically whether you are alone or with a group of like-minded people.
- Risk aversion and the natural survival tendencies is why it is hard to stand up.
- While laws and rules have been put in place to encourage moral courage, until you are in those situations you do not know how you will act.
- Fear is the #1 reason moral courage is so hard – judgement, shame and fear of offending others.
- Without training, there is no way to know how you would react.
- In these situation, whatever step you can take, no matter how small, take it.
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