Emotional intelligence, which relates to how we perceive, understand, and manage emotions, can be a good thing, but not always
You’re probably feeling a range of emotions these days. It helps if you can express them. This emotional word wheel by Geoffrey Roberts might help: I work with people who have limited emotion…
The key to overcoming difficult emotions is mindfulness. Practicing mindfulness enables you to calm down and soothe yourself.
feature art Emotion Sensation Wheel: A new kind of feeling wheel. A therapist-designed resource designed to help make connections between our brains and bodies. Unlike a traditional feelings wheel (first published in 1982 by Gloria
The process of sitting still and being with our emotions can be extremely uncomfortable. Many of us choose to either avoid our feelings or instantly react to them without thinking, so it can be quite overwhelming in our meditation practice when we’re put in a position to just observe them as they ar
Today I'm excited to have Corrina from From Mrs. Allen's Teaching Files here to share a really fun and exciting activity to use when talking about self control. Self control is such a hard
Emotions have important functions in our lives as they affect our behaviors and actions, and help us communicate with others and ourselves. We experience emotions as reactions that arise in response to events or situations. Understanding these emotions is an aspect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and we also learn that emotions have three main functions. The DBT Purpose of Emotions PDF handout explains the fundamental functions of our emotions: they motivate, help us communicate, and validate our internal experiences or perceptions. Each primary function is accompanied by more information about its purpose, some examples, and helpful reminders. Using this handout helps kids and teens develop or strengthen their emotional intelligence, which has positive effects on stress management and maintaining healthy relationships with their peers. Encourage them to use this resource to support them through different challenges, such as peer pressure, disagreements with siblings, or whenever receiving feedback from school or extracurricular performances. This handout can be a helpful addition to DBT lessons on Emotion Regulation. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Izard, C. E. (2011). Forms and Functions of Emotions: Matters of Emotion–Cognition Interactions. Emotion Review, 3(4), 371–378. https://doi.org/10.1177/1754073911410737 Mazza, J. J., Dexter-Mazza, E. T., Miller, A. L., Rathus, J. H., & Murphy, H. E. (2016). DBT? Skills in schools: Skills training for emotional problem solving for adolescents Dbt Steps-a. Guilford Publications. Polo, C., Lund, K., Plantin, C., & Niccolaï, G. P. (2016). Group emotions: the social and cognitive functions of emotions in argumentation. International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 11(2), 123–156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-016-9232-8
Here's an infographic tool you can use to help clients overcome shame, based on Paul Gilbert's theory on the three types of emotion regulation systems.
Discover how the NEW Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) therapeutic model differs from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotional triggers can put you in a great mood, launch you into a state of rage, or set your recovery goals back to the stone age. I'm a person in long-term recovery. I practice emotional sobriety. I work with sponsors in two 12-step programs to help me get along peacefully with other people and the world. I still made someone cry this past week. It was not intentional and I felt terrible.
DBT Cheat Sheet 1-page printable poster. This poster provides students with a quick reference to DBT skills within the 4 primary DBT modules - Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. 8.5"x11" digital download printable PDF Want more resources like this? Check out my full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts here. Related Products: DBT Coping Skills Bundle Thank You! ❤️ I really appreciate your interest in this product! I love to design and create new things to support the emotional and behavioral health of kids and teens! It would mean so much to me if you left a kind review and rating after purchasing a product (or freebie!) Feel free to contact me with any questions! ⭐️ Follow Me to get updates on new products coming soon! I am trying to add new items each week! ⭐️ ⭐ How can I earn free products?⭐️ Once you have purchased this product, make sure to go back into “My Purchases” and leave feedback to earn TpT credits. TpT credits can be used toward future purchases from any seller!
Our Cognitive Distortions Poster for Mental Health Professionals (Digital PDF) can be downloaded and printed by you or printed professionally for your mental health practice.
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Many world champion athletes, business people, and spiritual teachers all cite self-reflection as an essential key to success. This is also true for
Identifying emotions can be easier said than done, but it can be an important part of understanding and monitoring mental illness.
Trauma-informed and body-centered Somatic coping skills for emotional management. Use this page to explore skills that help you engage with your physical self, while introducing a safe space for your needs.
Hello Everybody!! I hope you are all having a lovely weekend so far! It’s been a while since I have shared a coping skill, and since I used this one a lot the last couple of weeks, I thought I would share it! It’s called The Tangled Ball of Emotions. Oddly enough I didn’t learn of this coping skill from my therapist or anything affiliated with eating disorders. During all this Covid stuff my church has been having morning devotionals on Facebook and every once in a while one of the missionari
Emotion UNO quickly turned into one of my favorite games during my internship. The game is easily tailored to the patient’s needs and interests! This is also an easy therapeutic activity to…
Grounding exercises can be a helpful way to reconnect your mind and body with the present, and get out of your head (or back into it!) Minneapolis psychologist Lexi Schmidt shares evidence-based coping tools and strategies for grounding with anxiety, panic, dissociation, and other intense emotions.
Last year I was introduced to the Mood Meter, a tool developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. The meter is divided into four zones that represent a category of feelings based on the…
Creative Writing Worksheet – Expressing Emotions (PDF) Emotions dictate our actions more than we would like to admit, and for the writer, they’re an integral part of creating character motivation. Of course, they’re also very important for hooking the reader, and while you can certainly play it by ear, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised…
Improve your interoception skills and build mindfulness skills with our Body Sensations Identification System.
Create these fun Inside Out activities to help boost emotional wellbeing within your classroom or livin room!
Opposite action is an emotion regulation strategy in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which involves following a set of steps to manage unwanted negative emotions. These emotions may include anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, and envy. For instance, instead of withdrawing further when feeling sad, one would recognize this emotion and intentionally engage in activities that are active and involve social interaction. The DBT Opposite Action PDF handout serves as a basic guide for clients to use the skill when their emotions are doing them more harm than good. It lists different unwanted emotions, common behaviors taken, and opposite actions to counter these behaviors. Clients can also follow seven steps for taking an opposite action to change their emotions. Using this handout increases self-awareness and helps break the cycle of maladaptive behavior. Encourage kids and teens to acknowledge the situation or emotion they’re having and fully participate in the present moment. This handout can be paired with our DBT Opposite Action Worksheet, which allows clients to reflect on their experiences. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Correa, J. K. (2020). Effects of emotion regulation skills training on worry and emotional distress tolerance: A multiple baseline single-case experimental design (Doctoral dissertation). Rogg, M., Braakmann, D., Schaich, A., Ambrosch, J., Meine, C., Assmann, N., ... & Fassbinder, E. (2021). How patients with borderline personality disorder experience the skill opposite action in the context of dialectical behavior therapy–A qualitative study. Psychotherapy, 58(4), 544.
Picture this: you're standing in the middle of Target when your child spots a LEGO toy he wants and when you tell him he can't have it, all hell breaks lose. He throws himself on
DBT Substance Abuse Worksheets provide individuals seeking help with a comprehensive and structured way to address their substance abuse challenges. These worksheets are specifically designed to guide individuals through the process of building skills and techniques that can facilitate their recovery journey. By focusing on important topics such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills, these worksheets empower individuals to develop healthier coping mechanisms and cultivate a positive and sustainable lifestyle free from substance abuse.
Learning how to control your emotions starts with seeing yourself and emotions in a different way. Here are 5 hacks you can practice to have full control over your emotions.
Learn to identify common narcissistic abuse and manipulative tactics by parents and the lasting effects of each behavior on their children.
This activity pairs perfectly with the book "Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About Empathy" by Bob Sornson. There is a video of the book being read aloud on YouTube. Kids identify what gives them certain emotions and learn that they can know how others feel by thinking "how would I feel if it were me?"
Our starting point is how to see the big picture. Just as a city is filled with beautiful buildings and a variety of architectures so is the world of change. There many models out there,... Read More
Why do we practice Emotionally Focused Therapy here at Thrive? Learn more about the background of EFT and why it's effective.
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Have you heard of NVC? (Nonviolent Communication) It’s something I’ve heard about on and off for the past few years but didn’t know anything about. So this week I decided to reach out to NVC certified trainer Alan Seid to find out what the deal was, and to see if it’s something worth learning. If you […]
