What emotions do for you
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This type of emotion helps us prepare for action, signaling when we need to fight, flee, or freeze.
What is fear
This belief about emotions can contribute to the idea that feelings are uncontrollable or happen without reason, which complicates efforts to regulate them effectively.
What is the myth that emotions are random and beyond our control
This myth suggests that if you ignore your feelings, they will simply go away on their own
What is the myth that emotions should be suppressed
This term refers to the factors you’re born with or develop early in life that make it harder to manage emotions, like sensitivity or emotional reactivity.
What are preexisting vulnerability factors?
This type of event might trigger feelings of shame, such as making a mistake in public or being criticized by others.
What is a prompting event
Emotions like joy or gratitude help to strengthen relationships by creating bonds and positive reinforcement.
What are positive emotions
When someone lacks these, they may struggle to manage intense feelings, often leading to impulsive actions and emotional outbursts.
What are emotion regulation skills
This myth implies that emotions are irrational and should not be trusted or taken seriously.
What is the myth that emotions are not valid or reliable
This type of event triggers a strong emotional reaction, often setting off a cycle of emotional responses that need regulation.
What is a prompting event
When we interpret a situation as a reflection of our personal inadequacy or failure, this interpretation can intensify the feeling of shame.
What is the interpretation of the event
This emotional response serves as a signal to protect ourselves or others, often prompting us to set boundaries or defend against harm.
What is anger
This is a reinforcement process where emotional responses are inadvertently strengthened over time, often because the person feels relief or reward from expressing emotions.
What is reinforcement of emotional behavior
According to this myth, experiencing negative emotions means there’s something wrong with you or you're failing.
What is the myth that negative emotions are a sign of personal weakness
These are the changes in your body’s physical state—such as increased heart rate or muscle tension—that often accompany emotional experiences.
What are biological changes
These physical sensations often accompany shame, such as a flushed face, rapid heartbeat, or feeling a tightness in the chest.
What are biological changes
This emotion can lead to feelings of sadness or loss, and serves as a cue for change or adaptation in response to disappointment.
What is sadness
This phenomenon, often linked to rapid shifts in emotional states, can make it difficult for individuals to maintain a consistent emotional response and can create unpredictability in behavior.
What is moodiness
This myth implies that you either have complete control over your emotions or none at all, with no middle ground.
What is the myth that emotions are either fully controllable or completely uncontrollable
This is the outward display of emotions, including facial expressions, posture, and body language, which can affect how we and others perceive our feelings.
What are emotional expressions
This refers to how we might physically express shame, like avoiding eye contact, slouching, or turning away from others.
What are emotional expressions
This emotion can motivate us to act on important goals, reinforcing values and purposes in our lives.
What is hope
When emotions build up beyond a person's ability to manage them, this overwhelming experience occurs, making it harder to think clearly or control feelings.
What is emotional overload
This myth suggests that once you feel an emotion, you’re stuck with it forever and can't change how you feel.
What is the myth that emotions are permanent and cannot be changed
The way we perceive or interpret an event can influence the intensity of the emotional response, like thinking something is a threat when it’s not.
What is interpretation
When feeling shame, people might act in ways to withdraw or hide, such as isolating themselves or avoiding social situations.
What are emotional actions