In addition to the cognitive behavioral therapy you are probably doing with your counselor or psychologist, there are several things you can do in between sessions to promote positive emotions and reduce the impact of negative emotions. Techniques for managing your emotions: 1. Get enough sleep. Sleep is not just something that is nice to have; […]
Tag Archives: distress
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Sep
Sep
Values are our personal principles about what is good and right in the world and what is important to us. Research indicates that when our values motivate our actions, we are more likely to experience a well-formed sense of self, greater life satisfaction, and reduced psychological distress. Yet, we often get to a point in […]
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Sep
Sep
One of the most common complaints I get from my “Twice Exceptional” (2e) clients is worry about their interfering metacognition. Metacognition refers to the awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes. Metacognitive skills include self-awareness, cognitive regulation, and reflection. In neurodivergent (ND) individuals, metacognitive abilities can vary. Research suggests that it is less pronounced […]