Emotion Regulation Online Group
When we think we are being threatened in some way, the oldest part of our brain, the amygdala, send a message to our body to get ready to fight or run. This is known as our "fight or flight" response, and it makes our heart beat fast, our muscles tense up, etc. It prepares the body to react before we can think about what we're doing. The newest part of our brain, the prefrontal cortex, is our "brake system." It's the part of our brain that says, "Wait, if you do this, what might happen? Will you regret it?" The prefrontal cortex calms us down and gives us time to make responsible choices.
The purpose of the emotion regulation group is to train your prefrontal cortex, your brake system, to kick into gear immediately after your amygdala is triggered to fight or run, so that you can avoid doing something that is damaging to yourself or others. The more you practice using your emotion regulation tools, the more control you will have over your emotions!
Benefits of Regulating Your Emotions
★ Understand and Manage Anger
★Increase Empathy
★Learn Assertive Communication & Listening Skills
★Increase Emotional Intelligence
★Learn Stress Management
★Counter Angry Thoughts
★Identify Healthy versus
Unhealthy Beliefs
★Develop Healthy Relational Skills