Emotion Regulation Skills - Video 3 - Flashcard Set
What is emotion regulation?
Emotion regulation is the ability to control or influence which emotions you have when you have them, how intensely you experience them, and whether or not or how you express them.
Can emotion regulation be automatic?
Yes, emotions can be automatic and therefore regulating them can also be automatic.
What is the goal of the module mentioned in the text?
The goal of the module is to help individuals understand how emotions work, identify them when they’re happening, decrease the frequency and intensity of unwanted emotions, change painful emotions when they start without suppressing them, decrease emotional vulnerability, and generally decrease emotional suffering.
How can naming emotions have a regulating effect?
The act of naming your emotions can have a regulating effect because it helps you understand and identify what you’re feeling.
What are some factors that make individuals more likely to experience emotion strongly and quickly?
Factors such as lack of sleep, hunger, stress, or other external factors can make individuals more likely to experience emotion strongly and quickly.
Why doesn’t suppression work as a way to manage painful emotions?
Suppression doesn’t work as a way to manage painful emotions because it tends to make them worse.
What is emotional vulnerability?
Emotional vulnerability refers to factors that make individuals more likely to experience strong or negative emotions.
What is the purpose of attending to factors that make an individual more likely to go into emotion mind?
The purpose of attending to these factors is to problem-solve and manage situations to prevent emotional extremes.
What is the ultimate goal of decreasing emotional suffering?
The ultimate goal of decreasing emotional suffering is to help individuals manage their emotions in a healthy way and prevent negative outcomes such as depression or anxiety.
Can implementing these skills become more automatic over time?
Yes, the more an individual practices these skills, the more automatic they become.
What are some examples of emotions that individuals may struggle to understand or manage?
Examples of emotions that individuals may struggle to understand or manage include shame, guilt, anger, or anxiety.
Why is it important to decrease the frequency and intensity of unwanted emotions?
It is important to decrease the frequency and intensity of unwanted emotions because they can negatively impact an individual’s mental health and well-being.
