Marsha Linehan has created a list of commonly held, yet distorted views of emotions. She has summarized this list into two broad …
Stress, the holidays, and COVID
2020 may be more stressful than most years, but there is no reason for stress to disrupt the joy of the season. It is OK if things do not go as …
Let’s jump into some emotional regulation
Sometimes there is some confusion regarding when to use Distress Tolerance Skills and when to use Emotion Regulation Skills. The easy distinction …
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Reverse Body Language?
We all know that our emotions reveal themselves through our body language. Many people are skilled at reading the body language of others and …
There is no Substitute for Daily Practice
Emotion Regulation skills require daily practice to keep emotions in check and behavior under control. These skills are the crux of making lasting …
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The power of positive self talk
Our minds can say some awful and destructive things to us. Some common examples of negative self-talk include: I'm not good enough.I mess up …
Cope Ahead
Sometimes it is more difficult to cope in distressing situations than other times. For example, we are not as effective when we are tired, hungry, in …
Do the Opposite!
If we are having an emotion and we do not want to change it, then we do not need to do anything -- except for more of what we are already doing. The …
Interpretation of Events
If you are walking in the jungle and hear a twig snap, what would be your initial interpretation of what caused the sound? It could be a tiger, or it …
The Big Picture of Emotions
In order to regulate emotions, it is necessary to first figure out what emotion (or emotions) we are feeling. Once the emotion is identified, it can …