Resilience vs. Reactivity: How to Take Control of Your Emotions

Learn how to transform your automatic emotional reactions into thoughtful responses. This video explores the science behind emotional triggers and provides a practical 5-step method to build emotional resilience. Perfect for anyone who wants to better manage their emotions and avoid regrettable heat-of-the-moment decisions.

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References
Neuroplasticity and Emotional Regulation
Davidson, Richard J, and Bruce S McEwen. “Social influences on neuroplasticity: stress and interventions to promote well-being.” Nature neuroscience vol. 15,5 689-95. 15 Apr. 2012, doi:10.1038/nn.3093

Affective Labeling to Reduce Emotional Intensity
Lieberman, Matthew D et al. “Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli.” Psychological science vol. 18,5 (2007): 421-8. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01916.x

Emotional Flexibility and Resilience Building
Kashdan, Todd B, and Jonathan Rottenberg. “Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health.” Clinical psychology review vol. 30,7 (2010): 865-78. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2010.03.001


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