Ep. 11 DBT Skills: Emotion Regulation — The Function & Myths of Emotions

Welcome to Emotion Regulation! In this episode, Meredith walks you through what it means to regulate our emotions. She double-clicks on some of the core emotions that we all experience to unpack not only their message but the action urges that accompany them so we can not only be more skillful in how we interact with them, but also understand some of the myths we buy into around our emotions.Chapters:00:00 Understanding the Core Functions of Emotions02:09 What Our Emotions Do for Us07:51 The Actions Emotions Prepare Us For08:58 Joy & Sustaining the Feeling13:23 Masking & Agency in Regulating Emotions16:18 Anger & Blocked Goals20:46 Naming the Emotion and/or the Need24:47 Fear & Anxiety26:51 Guilt & Shame29:58 Navigating Guilt, Shame & Mistakes with Your Team33:11 Envy & Jealousy36:53 The Importance of Sadness39:42 Practical Steps for Growing Emotional AwarenessReferences:https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcastDBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, Marsha M. Linehan https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing.Connect with Meredith & Faith:Visit The Skills Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcastVisit the BLOG: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blogFollow On Point Practice on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/Follow The Skills Podcast on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/ Connect with Meredith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/Connect with Faith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/