Emotion Regulation Skills - Video 11 - Flashcard Set
What is opposite action and how can it help manage emotions?
Opposite action is acting in a way that is opposite to our feelings, which helps moderate our emotions and slow down any vicious cycles.
What is the tendency when feeling sad or depressed and how can opposite action help manage these emotions?
When feeling sad or depressed, our tendency is to withdraw from the world and avoid doing things, but opposite action involves acting opposite to how we feel to help manage sadness or depression.
What is the tendency when feeling anxious and how can opposite action help manage anxiety?
When feeling anxious, our tendency is to avoid what is making us anxious, but opposite action involves facing our fears gradually and exposing ourselves to whatever is causing our anxiety to decrease our anxiety levels.
What is the tendency when feeling stressed and how can opposite action help manage stress?
When feeling stressed, our tendency is to work harder, multitask, and keep going until we get everything done, but opposite action involves slowing down, being more mindful, taking breaks, and giving ourselves time to relax and unwind to decrease our stress levels.
What is the tendency when feeling angry and how can opposite action help manage anger?
When feeling angry, our tendency is to attack or withdraw, but opposite action involves taking a step back, removing ourselves from the situation, and finding a way to express what’s bothering us assertively rather than angrily to resolve situations and let go of our anger.
How can opposite action help reverse vicious cycles or downward spirals?
Opposite action can help reverse any vicious cycles or downward spirals, calm our emotions, and improve our mood.
What is the effectiveness of behavioral activation in managing depression?
Behavioral activation is an effective way to use opposite action to manage depression.
What is the STOP exercise and how can it be used to initiate opposite action?
The STOP exercise is a great way to initiate opposite action.
What is the connection between thoughts, behavior, and emotions?
Our thoughts, behavior, and emotions are interconnected, and they can create vicious cycles.
