Week 12 March. 25 - Emotion Regulation
You can keep a neutral face but be screaming inside
Using a strategy to feel or look better on the inside
How people alleviate emotions
Regulating negative emotions that cause destruction in our lives
Relief from negative emotions when you’re not using drugs, alcohol…
Let it go
Metaphor
The idea of catharsis - Freud
You gotta get the emotions out or they are going to destroy you from the inside, don’t bottle the emotions
You can engage in emotion regulation by letting them out
Though there isn’t much research that this will make you feel better after expressing your emotions
Crying can elicit social support
Instrumental Support
Example: Doing chores for someone else
Emotional Support
Example: Providing a listening ear during tough times
