Ep. 14 DBT Skills: Emotion Regulation — Checking the Facts & Opposite Action

Welcome back to Emotion Regulation! Today, Meredith walks us through the skills of Checking the Facts and Opposite Action (all the way!), both of which can help us respond more skillfully to our emotions and their accompanying urges.Chapters:Chapters00:00 Recap of Model for Describing Emotions02:20 Intro to Checking The Facts06:11 The Skill of Checking the Facts11:45 Assessing Threats and Catastrophes17:05 Coping Ahead: Preparing for Emotional Challenges23:05 Checking the Facts: Understanding Emotional Responses27:04 Opposite Action: Transforming Emotional Responses30:21 Practical Applications of Opposite Action42:52 Building Awareness and Support in Emotional RegulationReferences: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/