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Every parent goes through it at some point. The big emotions, screaming, crying, resisting, talking back--maybe even hitting, kicking, or biting. Our little humans are just learning how to feel…

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Intense Emotions

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What do I do with overwhelming, intense emotions? Intense emotion brings intense urges to act quickly to change or satisfy the emotion. An intense fear response triggered in the sympathetic nervous system creates quick reactions, saving us from car crashes, falls, and many other near-misses.    But there are times when acting on intense emotions just gets us in more trouble.

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Emotion Over or Under-Regulation

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Many problematic patterns in living are related to either under-regulating or over-regulating emotions. Over time, habits of over or under-regulating our emotions can cause problems in our relationships and can contribute to depression and anxiety. Read on if you'd like to find out more about over and under-regulation. Where is your default? How is this impacting your life?

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Working with Emotions

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Emotions are more than a feeling—they are a complex system of interactions between mind, body, and environment. This involves things around us, our interpretations, body postures, facial expressions, and many other factors. We can learn to understand how to work with emotions instead of only reacting or suppressing, we unlock a powerful way to connect with what matters most. Then we are free to pursue our individual purpose with effectiveness and clarity.

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