Emotional Regulation

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[Audio] Contents What is Emotional Regulation? Emotional Dysregulation 7 Emotional Regulation Strategies How to practice emotional regulation Challenges/Limitations.

[Audio] What is Emotional Regulation? Emotion regulation is the ability to manage one's own emotional state. It could include behaviours like reconsidering a difficult situation to minimize anger or anxiety, concealing obvious evidence of sadness or fear, or focusing on reasons to be cheerful or calm..

[Audio] Emotional Dysregulation Emotional dysregulation refers to an emotional response that is poorly regulated and does not correspond with the normally understood range of responses to emotion. It is also known as noticeable change in mood, mood swings, or unstable mood. However, it is also important to keep in mind that emotional dysregulation is a common problem in a variety of illnesses. It's also one that is easily treatable. Even better, you can develop coping methods and abilities to better manage your emotions..

[Audio] 7 Emotional Regulation Strategies: Identify and reduce triggers Tune into physical symptoms Consider the story you are telling yourself Engage in positive self-talk Make a choice about how to respond Look for positive emotions Seek out a therapist.

[Audio] How to practice emotional regulation Create space-Take a breath. Slow down the time between trigger and response. Noticing what you feel-Tune in to yourself and consider: in what places of your body do you notice feelings or emotions? Naming what you feel-Being able to name it may assist you take control over what is happening and how you feel. Accepting the emotion-Recognize that your emotional responses are acceptable and practice self-compassion. Practicing mindfulness-Use your senses to understand what is taking place around you in a nonjudgmental manner.

[Audio] Benefits of Emotional Regulation Making purposeful decisions-You can make intelligent choices about behaviours rather than allowing your emotions influence them. Constructive Communication-You will be able to listen properly and voice messages that you want to communicate. Improved Self-Confidence-You'll acknowledge your own weakness, as much as your strengths and what makes you, you. Greater Satisfaction- Experiencing better satisfaction in both your professional and personal lives. Peace-Filled Relationships-When you can communicate from a place of peace, which happens from being emotionally regulated, you can express care meaningfully for the other person. Improved Mood-Exercising the muscles of emotional regulation will improve your mood..

[Audio] Challenges/Limitations Non-acceptance of emotional responses-A tendency to have a non-accepting response to a person's distress. Difficulty engaging in goal-directed behaviour-Negative emotions might make it harder to concentrate and/or complete tasks. Lack of emotional awareness-Having trouble identifying and understanding their own and others' emotions. Lack of emotional clarity-The inability to identify, analysis, and describe certain emotions. Impulse control difficulties( ICDs)-A person struggles to manage their emotions or behaviors.These harmful actions frequently cause harm to others and/or ourselves..