Book Review – Soothe Yourself: Learning Emotional Self-Regulation

Full title:  “Soothe Yourself: Learning Emotional Self-Regulation: For People with Anxiety, Depression, NPD, BPD, IED, SPD, Bipolar, ADHD, ASPD, AVPD, and ASD (Transcend Mediocrity Book 88)” Kindle Edition

I have this book on Kindle and audiobook download.  I have just read the Kindle version.  It is really good.  It talks a lot about where emotional self-dysregulation comes from and provides some help on the subject.  I would have liked for it to provide a few more examples, such as some relaxation exercises, but other than that, this is an excellent book.  I recommend it to anyone with BPD or any of the other conditions listed.

There is a link at the end of the book to the author’s publication company.  It does not work.

I really liked some of the information about where self-dysregulation comes from, and the tips provided.  I’m going to check out the audiobook version and do a review on it next.  Stay tuned for that!  Till next time,

— Joyce.

     4/5

Feelings Vocabulary – Counselling & Therapy Online

Great list of emotions and feelings here:

Source: Feelings Vocabulary – Counselling & Therapy Online

BBC – Future – The ‘untranslatable’ emotions you never knew you had

An interesting article on emotions:

Source: BBC – Future – The ‘untranslatable’ emotions you never knew you had

Should emotions be taught in schools? |

Source: Should emotions be taught in schools? |

Emotion Regulation: Observing and Describing Emotions | The Emotionally Sensitive Person

Source: Emotion Regulation: Observing and Describing Emotions | The Emotionally Sensitive Person

Are These 5 Myths about Emotions Holding You Back? | World of Psychology

We are emotional beings. As complex patterns of internal reactions to external stimuli, emotions are what helped the human species survive. Emotions direct our actions and determine our well-being and health. Whether we are aware of our emotions or not, whether we talk about emotions or not, and whether we recognize their vital importance or not, emotions are an integral part of our lives and have a powerful effect on us. What kind of effect? That all depends on how we manage any given emotion. False assumptions and lack of skills to regulate emotions often get in the way of effectively dealing with them. Although inter-related, challenging false assumptions is a crucial first step of emotion regulation training. Here are five common myths about emotions (derived from Dialectical Behavior Therapy) you’ll want to challenge: Myth #1: There is a right way to feel in every situation If anything is certain, it’s that there’s always more than one way to view a situation. Everyone

Source: Are These 5 Myths about Emotions Holding You Back? | World of Psychology

How To Neutralize Emotions

psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/06/16/how-to-neutralize-emotions/

Helping Your Tween Navigate Their Emotions

psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/06/01/helping-your-tween-navigate-their-emotions

Emotion Myths

http://www.hopepersists.com/2016/05/emotion-myths.html

Chronic Fatigue Patients More Likely to Suppress Emotions

psychcentral.com/news/2016/05/18/emotional-suppression-common-with-chronic-fatigue/103497.html

5 Ways To Help Young Kids Communicate Their Emotions

psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/05/14/5-ways-to-help-young-kids-communicate-their-emotions

How to Listen to Your Emotions | World of Psychology

Source: How to Listen to Your Emotions | World of Psychology

The Myth of Negative Emotions | World of Psychology

Source: The Myth of Negative Emotions | World of Psychology

Embracing Your Emotions | Weightless

Source: Embracing Your Emotions | Weightless

Brain Processes Sounds of Emotions Faster than Words | Psych Central News

Source: Brain Processes Sounds of Emotions Faster than Words | Psych Central News

Lack of Sleep Impairs Regulation of Emotions | Psych Central News

Source: Lack of Sleep Impairs Regulation of Emotions | Psych Central News

Neurofeedback Shows Promise In Helping Youth Manage Emotions | Psych Central News

Source: Neurofeedback Shows Promise In Helping Youth Manage Emotions | Psych Central News

The Harmful Effects of Taking On the World’s Emotions. | elephant journal

It is a selfless act to release someone from needing you to contain their emotions.

Source: The Harmful Effects of Taking On the World’s Emotions. | elephant journal

Dictionary of Emotions: Words For Feelings, Moods & Emotions | Psych Central

Source: Dictionary of Emotions: Words For Feelings, Moods & Emotions | Psych Central

Develop Your Inner Radar to Control Turbulent Emotions – Mindful

When handling turbulent feelings, we can gain a mental foothold that allows us to short-circuit what otherwise could become a destructive emotional hijack.

Source: Develop Your Inner Radar to Control Turbulent Emotions – Mindful

Teaching Kids to Identify and Cope with Their Emotions

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2015/11/09/teaching-kids-to-identify-and-cope-with-their-emotions/

Teaching Kids to Identify and Cope with Their Emotions | World of Psychology

Source: Teaching Kids to Identify and Cope with Their Emotions | World of Psychology

Sex influences ability to assess crowd’s emotion | Science News

New analyses explain how people detect an angry mob or a happy party.

Source: Sex influences ability to assess crowd’s emotion | Science News

FEEL: How to Cope with Powerful Emotions (plus video) | Dr. Christina Hibbert

Powerful emotions can be scary. Grief, anger, sadness, pain, fear, can feel intense, overwhelming, and out of control…Instead of fearing these emotions, we must

Source: FEEL: How to Cope with Powerful Emotions (plus video) | Dr. Christina Hibbert

Here is the video mentioned in the article:

How to Talk about Emotions: Use Your Words Not Your Behavior | Anger Management

Source: How to Talk about Emotions: Use Your Words Not Your Behavior | Anger Management