Assuage Insight

Hello,

The October issue of The Assuage Insight is here!

This month, we are continuing our conversation about self-management by exploring emotional regulation—the ability to recognize what you are feeling, understand what may be contributing to it, and choose how you respond.

Emotional regulation is not about suppressing your feelings or pretending everything is fine. Your emotions are real, valid, and informative. The goal is to prevent a temporary emotional state from making decisions that may have lasting consequences.

Inside this issue, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize your emotional triggers
• Identify physical, mental, and behavioral warning signs
• Understand the difference between emotional regulation and emotional suppression
• Use an emotional temperature check before reaching a 10
• Select practical coping tools for anger, anxiety, overstimulation, racing thoughts, and emotional exhaustion
• Create a pause between what you feel and what you do
• Develop your own emotional warning system
• Respond in ways that remain consistent with your values and goals

You’ll also find culturally responsive scholarly research, therapist insight from Charlisa Watson, LCSW, CCTP, a personal reflection exercise, the Atlanta and Metro Atlanta Wellness + Culture Spotlight, and a special Founder’s Message.

Remember:

FEEL IT. RECOGNIZE IT. UNDERSTAND IT. MANAGE IT. THEN RESPOND.

Read the attached October issue and consider this question:

What are the first signs that tell you you’re becoming emotionally overwhelmed—and what tool can you use before you reach your limit?

Your feelings deserve compassion. Your behavior requires accountability. Your future deserves both.

Warmly,

The Assuage Therapeutic Coaching Team

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