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#1038 - Managing Emotional Dysregulation
A conversation about what it means to be emotionally regulated or dysregulated, with five quick ideas for parents to help their children regulate well.
In this episode:
What are emotions?
Maladaptive responses
Etymology of 'emotion'
French: to excite
Latin: to move
Emotional regulation: The ability to control your emotional state.
Emotional dysregulation: When your emotions are stronger than your ability to act with autonomy.
Amygdala triggers survival/fight/flight mode
Spanish: Tengo hambre (I have hunger)
Developmental realities
Creating a safe and predictable environment
Brené Brown on…
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