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Emotions & StressEmotion Regulation

Name It to Tame It

Putting a feeling into words calms your brain's alarm

Before you send the message you'll regret tomorrow, could one honest word change what you do next?

You'll find out

  • See what changed in the scanner
  • Name the feeling before you act
  • Keep a heated reply in drafts

Why it matters

Give yourself a moment to choose your next move when a message or a comment hits a nerve.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 64 · Zone 8

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