COUNSELLING FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION

MASTERING
EMOTIONS

RESTORE BALANCE, EMBRACE CALM

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counselling for emotional regulation

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OF YOUR EMOTIONS

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Feeling emotionally dysregulated can be overwhelming and disorienting, especially when it leads to intense emotional responses that may feel uncontrollable.

Counselling offers a safe space to explore and understand your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and promote self-acceptance.

Through compassionate support, and non-judgemental guidance, counselling helps you to address and remove obstacles to successful self-regulating of emotions.

The goal of emotion regulation is NOT to get rid of emotions, rather it is to reduce emotional suffering.

Emotional dysregulation refers to difficulties in managing and responding to emotional experiences in a way that is socially appropriate or effective. It can manifest in various ways, including behavioral, cognitive, and physical symptoms.

examples of emotional dysregulation

intense emotional reactions

Experiencing emotions more intensely than others might in the same situation (e.g., extreme sadness, anger, or fear).

Difficulty calming down once upset.

difficulty identifying emotions

Struggling to recognize or name emotions (“I don’t know what I’m feeling”).

Feeling overwhelmed or confused by emotions.

rapid mood swings

Quick changes from one emotional state to another, such as moving from happiness to anger or sadness within minutes.

poor impulse control

Acting out emotionally without considering the consequences (e.g., yelling, breaking things, self-harm).

Difficulty delaying gratification or managing frustration.

what is emotional regulation

Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and respond to your emotional experiences in a healthy, appropriate, and constructive way.

Emotions like everything else in life can go wrong.

But once we learn that negative emotions are workable, that is we can understand them and find meaningful ways to cope with them, they lose much of their toxicity. 

When we learn to regulate emotions, it reduces our vulnerability to extremely painfully emotional experiences and increases our emotional resilience.

Key Components of Emotional Regulation includes:

  • Awareness of Emotions
  • Understanding Emotional Triggers
  • Modulating Emotional Responses
  • Expressing Emotions Appropriately

During therapy, we work on the following

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Not knowing what to do when difficult emotions arise
  • Some emotions are challenging due to their intensity, the circumstances that triggers them, or the personal significance they hold.
  • High, intense emotional arousal can lead to a regulation skills breakdown point.
  • Our environment reinforces us when we are highly emotional
  • Myths about emotions can get in the way of our ability to regulate emotions
  • Myths that emotions are bad/weak leading to avoidance
  • Myths that extreme emotions are necessary or are part of who we are keep us from trying to regulate our emotions.
  • Emotions are too powerful and can’t be managed.
  • Emotions are bad and/or ridiculous.
  • Emotions are defective and make no sense.
  • Emotions are unproductive.
  • My emotions could sabotage me or other people.
  • My emotions might spread to other people and I can’t let that happen

The duration of counselling can vary depending on individual needs and circumstances. Some clients may achieve significant progress in a few sessions, while others may require more time. The counsellor will assess your situation during the initial consultation and discuss a recommended timeframe for your journey.

Regular sessions are typically scheduled, allowing for ongoing support and monitoring of progress.

It is worth noting that it may take a few sessions to build up the rapport and trust necessary for therapy to work.

  • When we accept their emotions, we may be spared an extra layer of emotional pain by not having to feel upset about feeling upset.
  • Difficult emotions that we meet with acceptance are less likely to have as much staying power.
  • Efforts to avoid what we feel can go awry and have a boomerang effect, furnishing us with more of what we tried to push away. ·
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